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Your Question:
Can love revive a dying flame when we're feeling tired?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen many couples struggle with the idea that romantic love can be sustained over time. It's true that the initial emotional explosion of falling in love can be intense, but it's not the only thing that sustains a marriage. In fact, research suggests that actions of love can lead consistently to feelings of love, even when the initial emotions have died down. This is what I've experienced in my own marriage to Susan - we've had our ups and downs over the years, but our commitment to each other has helped us to cultivate a deeper love that goes beyond the initial infatuation. In fact, I believe that love can revive a dying flame when we're feeling tired. When we focus on the actions of love, rather than just the feelings, we can begin to see our partner in a new light. We can start to appreciate the little things they do for us, and to find joy in the everyday moments we share together. This is not to say that it's always easy - there are times when I feel like I'm just going through the motions, and I have to make a conscious effort to choose love. But when I do, I find that it makes all the difference. As I read in Scripture, "He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him" (Ps. 126:6). This is what I believe happens in marriage - we plant seeds of love and kindness, and over time, they bear fruit. It's not always easy, and there are times when we feel like giving up. But when we choose to love, even when it's hard, we can find joy and satisfaction in our marriage that goes beyond the initial romantic feelings.
Sources:
addictions a banquet in the grave
edward t welch
1 corinthians
thomas schreiner
true sexual morality
daniel heimbach
meaning of marriage
timothy keller
history eschatology
n t wright
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