The Source of Love

This past weekend was valentines day. Im not going to lie and say that it was the most enjoyable holiday. It is easy to lose track of what love looks like and where it comes from. For me it seemed that I had forgotten that God is Love.

True love comes from God. Sometimes I think that as Christians we let the world shape our view of what love should look like or feel like. That love is this overwhelming mix of emotion, passion and desire. I don't want to let the world define my view of Love. I want to be able to see that God's love is pure, deep and unconditional. Not a rush of emotions that can quickly fade or go away. I know this verse might seem a cheesy one to put in here, but I think that it really shows the characteristics of love and that God really is love.

1If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 3 If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.

8 Love never fails.

//1 Corinthians 13:1-8a//

Sinking Deep- Hillsong Young and Free

VERSE

Standing here in Your presence

In a grace so relentless

I am won

By perfect love

Wrapped within the arms of heaven

In a peace that lasts forever

Sinking deep

In mercy's sea

CHORUS

I'm wide awake

Drawing close

Stirred by grace

All my heart is Yours

All fear removed

I breathe You in

I lean into Your love

Your love

VERSE

When I'm lost You pursue me

Lift my head to see Your glory

Lord of all

So beautiful

Here in You I find shelter

Captivated by the splendor

Of Your face

My secret place

BRIDGE

Your love so deep

Is washing over me

Your face is all I seek

You are my everything

Jesus Christ

You are my one desire

Lord hear my only cry

To know You all my life