15 Proofs of True Love

 

“I love you.” These little words are deceptively simple. It’s their major impact on relationships that make them worth exploring.

Some people start dreaming of true love in their teen years, and some later. But “true love?” What might that be?

I think love comes first emotionally. Then come physical feelings wanting expression. That’s where “I love you” can present its first challenge.

It wants expression NOW . . . and often says, “I love you. And if you love me, you’ll (do whatever makes me happy).”

Emotional decisions at that moment may cause actions that later bring regrets. Could it be that true love waits?

My husband conducted many wedding ceremonies.

Love Is Not Always A Feeling 

My favorite line was this: Love is not always a feeling.

It’s a great feeling, but for love to last long-term, there has to be something more.

Consider these characteristics of love

in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7:

The Message Bible:  LOVE	The New Living Translation: LOVE
1.  Never gives up	Is patient
2.  Cares more for others than for self	Is kind
3.  Doesn’t want what it doesn’t have	Is not jealous
4.  Doesn’t strut	Is not boastful
5.  Doesn’t have a swelled head	Is not proud
6.  Doesn’t force itself on others	Is not rude
7.  Isn’t always “me first”	Does not demand its own way
8.  Doesn’t fly off the handle	Is not irritable
9.  Doesn’t keep score of the sins of others	Keeps no record of being wronged
10. Doesn’t revel when others grovel	Does not rejoice about injustice
11. Takes pleasure in the flowering of truth	Rejoices whenever truth wins out
12. Puts up with anything	Never gives up
13. Trusts God always	Never loses faith
14. Always looks for the best	Is always hopeful
15. Never looks back/keeps going to the end	Endures through every circumstance

Choose Carefully For Lasting Love 

Note:  No one is so perfect as to display all these characteristics ALL the time. 

But consider these fifteen (15) proofs. 

You might find "true love" is an option for you.