Love as an Action, Not a Feeling

Love as an Action, Not a Feeling

As humans, we often associate love with feelings of warmth, affection, and attachment. We may feel love for our family, friends, or our romantic partner

, and we may even feel love for activities, hobbies, or causes that bring us joy. But what about when those feelings aren't there? Does that mean we don't love anymore?

Loving People When Feelings Aren't There

Sometimes, we might not feel love for certain people in our lives. Maybe we're going through a tough time with a family member, or perhaps we're struggling to connect with a friend. But here's the thing: love is not just a feeling, but an action. We can choose to love people even when we don't feel like it.

We can show love through our actions, such as:

Spending quality time with them
Listening to them when they need someone to talk to
Helping them out when they're in need
Being present for them during difficult times

Even when we don't feel love for someone, we can still choose to love them with our actions.

Applying the Same Principle to Our Relationship with God

I've found that the same principle applies to my relationship with God. There are times when I don't feel His presence or love, but that doesn't mean I stop loving Him. Instead, I choose to love Him through my actions, such as:

Showing up to prayer and worship
Reading Scripture and seeking to understand His character
Serving others and loving my neighbor
Trusting in His sovereignty and goodness

By choosing to love God with my actions, even when I don't feel like it, I'm able to deepen my relationship with Him and experience His love in new and powerful ways.

Conclusion

Love is not just a feeling, but an action. We can choose to love people and God Himself, even when we don't feel like it. By showing love through our actions, we can build stronger relationships, deepen our faith, and experience the power of love in our lives.