There are many definitions of what "successful" love might look like. Only one of them is correct and true to the meaning that God had in mind when He told us, commanded us, to "love one another".
I base this "love truth" on three Bible verses - Psalm 37:4, Luke 10:27 and John 15:13
"Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart." - Psalm 37:4
"He answered, "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'" - Luke 10:27
"There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." - John 15:13
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Everyone wants to feel loved and these three verses tell us how to obtain that love. Here's three easy steps to obtain success in love.
1. Love God first above all others. Jesus said, "If you love me, keep my commands." Having sec with someone outside of marriage is not obeying God's commands. Talking trash about someone is not obeying God's commands. You will never find successful love if you disobey God.
2. Love your neighbor. Your neighbor is everybody, including yourself.
3. Sacrifice yourself. Always place yourself in the role of a servant. Go out of your way to demonstrate your love for someone.
God said in the Psalm verse above that He will give you the desires of your heart IF you delight in The Lord.
Sure it's possible to be "happy" in any relationship but true success comes with honoring God FIRST. And honoring Him in all that you do. THEN you will find that long-awaited answer to prayer.
I have a friend who is nearly 30 years old now. She's had many boyfriends but has never found "Mr. right." Why? Because she doesn't love God and does not demonstrate that love by the way she lives her life. Sadly, she will NEVER find the true desires of her heart.
Start with these three steps, and wait on the Lord . . . faithfully. You will not be disappointed.
Faithfully - Journey
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