extraordinary love
Submit yourselves to one another because of your reverence for Christ. – Ephesians 5:21
After listening to different couples share their experience over the years, I’ve come to realize that one of the most common and most damaging element to any relationship is an abundance of pride.
Often you will hear people say, “I will never admit to him that I love him unless he admits it first.” Or, “She should love you more than you love her because you’re the man. Otherwise you’ll just be under her control.”
While I do understand that there is a fear of rejection, vulnerability or refusal to be considered “weaker” than the other, what we should aim for is that our love for one another to be similar to God’s love for us.
If there has ever been anyone more rejected in love, it is Him. Yet He has never faltered. He continues to declare His love for us with such candid, unrestrained honesty because the extraordinary desire to give love overwhelms even the bitterest form of denial.
In truth, humble admission that someone is significant to you is not a sign of weakness but will ultimately make you stronger. God is a perfect example. Eleanore Lee (elyo.lee@gmail.com)
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REFLECTION:
Have you ever been fearful of rejection or fearful of being subordinated?
Lord, I love You. I love You. I love You. Thank You for always loving me.
St. Joseph Calasanz, pray for us.
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