Love Is A Seed
Love is a seed that, when planted in good soil, grows and sustains. God first loved us by giving, and in doing so He set the standard for how we are meant to love and to be loved. His love is patient, steady, and life-giving — never forced and never harmful. What God blesses does not come with sorrow attached. His love brings peace, not confusion; rest, not fear. Allowing God to renew our hearts so that He may dwell within us is an act of spiritual self-love. Slowing down, becoming still, and listening within is also an act of spiritual self-love. We cannot truly give love to others if we refuse to extend grace to ourselves. When we begin to care for our own hearts, we create the capacity to love others with gentleness and sincerity. Self-love, then, is not pride. It is preparation. It is tending the soil so that love can grow. Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26 I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you. 1 John 4:19 We love because He first loved us....