A Call To Unconditional Love. Series

Today, I want to talk about a common pitfall that can damage our relationships and hinder our growth in love. It's the habit of threatening to leave or walk away when things get tough or when we don't get our way.

In Matthew 22:37-40, Jesus teaches us that the greatest commandment is to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and to love our neighbor as ourselves. This kind of love is unconditional, selfless, and committed.

In Colossians 3:12-14, Paul reminds us to put on compassion, kindness, humility, and patience, and to forgive one another, just as God has forgiven us.

Threatening to leave a relationship is not only harmful to our partner or friend, but it also reveals a lack of commitment and trust in God's ability to work through our struggles.

Let us strive to build relationships that reflect God's unconditional love, where we choose to stay and work through challenges together, rather than resorting to threats or abandonment. May our love be a testament to the power of commitment and the transformative grace of Jesus Christ.

"Threatening to leave a relationship is like holding a gun to someone's head and saying, 'Meet my demands or else!' It's a form of emotional blackmail that creates fear, anxiety, and resentment.

In contrast, God's love is a love that stays. It's a love that endures through the ups and downs, the highs and lows. It's a love that says, 'I'm with you no matter what.'

When we threaten to leave, we're not only damaging our relationships, but we're also missing out on the opportunity to grow in love and character. We're opting out of the refining fire that burns away our selfishness and pride.

So let us commit to being a people who stay, who persevere, who love unconditionally. May our relationships be marked by the same kind of love that Jesus showed us on the cross. A love that says, 'I'll stay with you, no matter what.'"