Biblical Answer

When life gets busy, the harvest of love can be impacted in several ways. On the one hand, the initial emotional explosion of love can die down, leading to a lack of fulfillment in the relationship. This is because the benefits of lasting love, such as increased intimacy and deeper connection, can only be achieved when the initial thrill of fresh feelings has died down. As the saying goes, "you can't stay in the honeymoon phase forever" (Authors translation). This is not to say that the love is no longer there, but rather that it has evolved into a deeper and more profound expression of itself. On the other hand, the harvest of love can also be impacted by our expectations of what love should look like. When we expect love to be a feeling or an emotional high, we can be disappointed when it doesn't meet our expectations. This is because love is not just a feeling, but a choice that we make every day to prioritize the needs of others.

The harvest of love is also impacted by our recognition of our own incompleteness. When we realize that we are incomplete by ourselves, and that our true needs can only be met by God, we are able to appreciate the love that we receive from others in a new light. This is not to say that we don't need human love and connection, but rather that we recognize that our ultimate fulfillment comes from God. When we seek to find our fulfillment in human love, we can become disillusioned when it doesn't meet our expectations. However, when we recognize that our true needs are met by God, we are able to appreciate the love that we receive from others in a way that is more profound and meaningful.

Ultimately, the harvest of love is impacted by our willingness to surrender to God's plan for our lives. When we prioritize our relationship with God, and seek to love others in the way that He has called us to, we are able to experience a love that is consistent and enduring. This is not a love that is based on feelings or emotions, but rather a love that is based on a choice to prioritize the needs of others. When we love in this way, we are able to experience a love that is rich and fulfilling, and that brings life to those around us. This is the harvest of love that we should be striving for, and it is only possible when we prioritize our relationship with God and seek to love others in the way that He has called us to.