There is much power in this Quote. Why? What is the greatest of the commandments? Love. Why would it say there is no limit to the power of loving? Jesus was the perfect answer to that. It was what he practiced as an example of the power of perfect love. He proved its perfection on the cross for the good of a sinful world. (John 3:16; Rom 5:7–8; Eph 2:4–5) The world we live in will try to pervert and change what that means. Unless we love those in sinful condition, which is all of us, we can't know its perfection. By loving those right where they are, in their sinful condition, there is a power that we can't see or imagine. It can transform, remould and rebuild lives around us. No matter what we think, loving someone more than self does indeed have great power. (Matthew 22:34-40, Mark 12:28-31) In the Bible, love is the central attribute of God, the primary fruit of the followers of God, and the defining characteristic of the kingdom of God announced in Jesus. (1 John 4:8 & 16) All too often love is described in the worldly terms and attributes. It is why marriages only last a few years and fail. All marriages go through times of trial but few survive today. That is a dismal outlook for the future. It is even more so for the example we give to the children today. How can I say this? In a few days my DW and I will be married 60 years. We love each other unconditionally. That is what Jesus wanted us to see and understand. Love is not throw away relationships. It is not physical. It is from the heart and soul of our existence. Anything less is not of God, Christ or Holy Spirit. That is why there is no limit to the power of loving. It is the power to forgive, preserve and to heal. This week is another image from Moontear. This sweet image is of an innocent young child that everyone says has big ears. That is part of her charm. Love is something that sees beyond what the eyes can see. Those eyes would melt your heart in nothing flat.
The Copic colors used are: That is it for this week. May the good Lord Bless and Keep you. Remember to "Always Love The Details."
Congratulations on your 60th anniversary Jim - and pass on my congratulations to your beautiful wife Jill too!
ReplyDeleteWhat you have written is so true, and accurate. Don Francisco wrote a song with the words 'Love is not a feeling, it's an act of the will' which so often I held onto in the tough times in the early years - we only made 43 years before DH departed his mortal coil.
Love your colouring - that is exquisite
Blessings
Maxine
Wow, 60 years is great - congratulations. Love is indeed a powerful force, and one which is missing in so many world leaders of today. They ony seem to love power. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteYes, beautiful eyes and beautiful coloring too. I really like her little ears - big or not. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteLynn
Beautiful words and coloring, my friend. Wishing you and Jill the most blessed of days and hoping the card I sent you at the start of the month has or will arrive in time for your special day.
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs xoxo
A lovely image and beautiful colouring.
ReplyDeleteMany congrats on your upcoming anniversary x
Congratulations on an amazing 60 years! Unheard of these days! We’re on 39 and counting. Loved this post! It is so very true! The enemy attacks everything God endorses…but love is such a big one! When we equate love as only Eros, we do not have a clue of the true, unconditional, merciful, all-encompassing love God has for us. ❤️
ReplyDelete60 years is amazing but we are catching up at 54 years There is a powerful message in your post to say the least. To forgive, forget and move on and build that relationship. The eyes on this child drew me in. No one does eyes and lace like you do. I enjoy all your posts.
ReplyDeleteDoing well after first round of chemo. Second round this week. Thank you for all your prayers.
What a powerful post Jim, it all started with love. Without unconditional love like God has for us and that Jesus has for us, where would we be? Yes, we have to love even those who have wronged us. We are all sinners, although some don't think they sin...they do. We are all sinners, we are loved anyway. Marriage....so many don't even try. It's all to easy to get a divorce than to try to make it work, demanding this and that. That isn't love. A huge congratulations to you and Jill for 60 years of marriage. You are both ever so lucky that you still have each other. I was looking forward to growing old with Dwayne, but it wasn't meant to be. I am however very thankful for the 25 years we had together here on earth.
ReplyDeleteThis image is so beautiful. I didn't even notice her ears until I read what you said about what other's say. I always scroll down to see your coloring first, then go back and read your post. Never even noticed her ears! You have colored her beautifully....capturing her innocence. Yes, love needs to be seen beyond what the eyes can see, it needs to see into the heart. Yep, those eyes would melt your heart in a heartbeat! She is just beautiful. Hugs, Brenda
Congrats with your 60th anniversary Jim! That's true love!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful image. I didn't notice her ears until you mention it ;) Btw beautiful words. Your coloring is as always amazing! Her hair is so beautiful, it looks so natural! How is it possible?!
Sending hugs to you and your wife.