It's been said that I care too much, too quickly about others.
Let me first say that this is true. If you earn my trust, I will do almost anything for you. The "problem," I think, is that I always expect the best from people. Whether you've done good or evil, I believe people can change. They can surprise you. They can come through for you.
Trusting people so much, having all this hope and these expectations for people does, occasionally, lead to disappointment. Sometimes to heartache. Sometimes to utter devastation. But I will not change. I won't hold back. Is it any better to go through life jaded; closed off?
After all, how can I show others the love of Christ if I'm too busy worrying about if/when/how they will disappoint me or let me down? Love and caring are not conditional. I was fearfully and wonderfully made. I have been blessed with love beyond measure, why would I not want to share that with others?
After typing all this out last night, I was thrilled to come across this verse today, which just seems to drive (one of) my point (s) home:
"If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly."
Romans 12:8
That's my randomness for the day!
Live and love ❤️
Katey
Monday, September 29, 2014
Monday, September 8, 2014
Looking for Love
As I was driving home this evening, I was listening to a cover song that I really enjoy: "We Are the People" by Broods. In this song, the lyrics "I can't do well when I think you're gonna leave me, oh you know I've tried. Are you gonna leave me now? Can you be believing now?" are repeated.
These lyrics invoke feelings of sadness and uncertainty. They speak of a love that is fleeting, insecure, and immature. Unfortunately, many of the relationships- romantic or otherwise- that I've had have also been tainted by fear and trepidation. When guys mistreat you, girls get catty and wage war on each other, and families often cover up weaknesses to present a strong facade, it makes it difficult to develop a true, trusting relationship with someone. People let you down and, sadly, that's a reality that many have faced.
So, these song lyrics got me thinking about all of the ways that people can let you down and hurt you. If I had let that train of thought continue, I would have ended up pretty depressed. You should never dwell on the imperfections of the world.
As I was listening, I started to realize I didn't have to be sad because I know what true love feels like. I have experienced utter certainty and complete security in a relationship. That's what being a Christian and experiencing the fullness of God's love is all about. You don't have to question whether He'll leave you; the answer is unequivocally no. There is no reason to fear that you will make a mistake too large to be forgiven, that anything you do could make Him love you any less. And how could this knowledge not change my perception of love?
People are people. They let you down, that's true. But people were not created to be perfect. You shouldn't expect them to be. When you try to find satisfaction and fulfillment in people, that is when you begin to experience heartache and trouble. You can only find fulfillment in one person, and He will never let you down.
These lyrics are a better depiction of true love:
"Your love never fails, it never gives up; it never runs out on me.... On and on and on it goes; it overwhelms and satisfies my soul and I never ever had to be afraid. This one thing remains- Your love never fails."
Live and love ❤️
Katey
John 16:33
These lyrics invoke feelings of sadness and uncertainty. They speak of a love that is fleeting, insecure, and immature. Unfortunately, many of the relationships- romantic or otherwise- that I've had have also been tainted by fear and trepidation. When guys mistreat you, girls get catty and wage war on each other, and families often cover up weaknesses to present a strong facade, it makes it difficult to develop a true, trusting relationship with someone. People let you down and, sadly, that's a reality that many have faced.
So, these song lyrics got me thinking about all of the ways that people can let you down and hurt you. If I had let that train of thought continue, I would have ended up pretty depressed. You should never dwell on the imperfections of the world.
As I was listening, I started to realize I didn't have to be sad because I know what true love feels like. I have experienced utter certainty and complete security in a relationship. That's what being a Christian and experiencing the fullness of God's love is all about. You don't have to question whether He'll leave you; the answer is unequivocally no. There is no reason to fear that you will make a mistake too large to be forgiven, that anything you do could make Him love you any less. And how could this knowledge not change my perception of love?
People are people. They let you down, that's true. But people were not created to be perfect. You shouldn't expect them to be. When you try to find satisfaction and fulfillment in people, that is when you begin to experience heartache and trouble. You can only find fulfillment in one person, and He will never let you down.
These lyrics are a better depiction of true love:
"Your love never fails, it never gives up; it never runs out on me.... On and on and on it goes; it overwhelms and satisfies my soul and I never ever had to be afraid. This one thing remains- Your love never fails."
Live and love ❤️
Katey
John 16:33
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