As a pastor, I've seen my fair share of chaos in the lives of my congregation members, and I've learned that love is not just a feeling, but a choice that we make in the midst of turmoil. When chaos hits, it's easy to get caught up in the emotions of the moment and lose sight of what's truly important. But love is not about how we feel, it's about how we choose to act. In the midst of chaos, love is about choosing to put the needs of others before our own, to listen to their struggles, and to offer a helping hand.
I think of my own marriage to Susan, who has been my rock for 19 years. We've had our fair share of ups and downs, but through it all, we've chosen to love each other, not just in the good times, but in the bad. We've learned to communicate effectively, to forgive each other, and to support each other through the tough times. And it's not just about us, it's about our children, Joshua and Rebecca, who are growing up and facing their own challenges. As a father, I want to model for them what it means to love unconditionally, even when it's hard.
For me, love is not just a feeling, but a choice that I make every day. As a pastor, I've seen the power of love to transform lives, to bring people together, and to heal the wounds of the past. And I believe that this is what the Bible means by agape love - a love that enables us to see others as they truly are, and to love them for who they are, not just for what they can do for us. In the midst of chaos, love is not just a feeling, but a choice that we make, a choice that can bring hope, healing, and redemption to a broken world.