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