Giving the gift of love...

With Valentines coming up tomorrow, it got me thinking on the topic of love. In our world, we are, and probably always have been, VERY "me" focused. And this certainly doesn't change when it comes to love. Think about it! Do you truly seek out and love those who maybe don't love you back, or that treat you harshly, or that have no love to give in return??? Well??? Well, I don't know about you, but I probably don't, not very often at at least. It's hard isn't it?!

We so often seek out those who will love us best, or that we look up to, or at least have something to offer....ALL of which there is NOTHING wrong with! We so often chose those we desire to love, and leave it right at that, in life....Rather than letting those who are in need of that type of love choose us, allowing them into our sphere. Does that kinda make sense?? In short, we like to control our lives, into lives that are within our comfort, in all areas, not only love. 'Cause let's be honest...it's scary and maybe even annoying to allow others into your lives, those that maybe are emotionally needy, or have no one in their life, or that have addictions or other issues. In a society where we feel the need to fix and have answers, or be comfortable, people that fit the previous sentences' description can cause anxiety and discomfort in us.

I totally get it, and understand how it interrupts our way of life...however, the only problem is, that if we keep life as is, and don't let these wounded souls into our lives with willingness to shower them with love and going out of our way to care, people lose. And not just any one...those who already are the forgotten, the wounded, the lost, etc. There are those that are chained to addictions, cutting themselves, abuse, abandonment, or any number of things, and all because they feel alone, unlovable, unwanted, or abandoned. Mother Teresa states, "being unwanted, unloved or cared for by anyone is a far greater poverty in this world, than world hunger".

It's so much easier to love those that are in our lives, or those we have chosen as friends, but let us open our circle wider, to those who feel love has never knocked at their door. Let us love without expectations or bounds. Love HARD!

So as Valentines Day is just around the corner, I pray that you would give the gift of love to someone who needs it most. Go out of your way to make sure that they know that they are loved, and truly special. And you may be surprised who feels most blessed, the receiver or the giver.

Happy Valentines,
K