Love...What's that?

I asked on facebook what my next post should be about...and the topic of love was chosen.

So what is love?

Well, we've all been told that it is not only a feeling, but an action.

So what do the actions entail?

Love is exactly how the Bible describes in 1 Corinthians 13!

It's just not a kiss or a hug, but displaying characteristics that you care about someone more than yourself. You're not selfish. The opposite of love is not hate, but selfishness. 

Love is enduring. You not only wait, but stick it out with someone. You don't give up someone. You are by their side, every step of the way, helping someone get by.

Love is genuine. You just don't love just anyone. You love for a reason and it's real and true. Your love for another doesn't go away all of a sudden or so easily.

Love is work. You contains trust, understanding, kindness, etc. All the things that you have to show some you love and that does takes work. It does pay off!

Love is sharing something positive! You say things out of love that are encouraging and edifying!

Love is making a connection. In the case of a relationship/marriage, you love the other person because you have a bound with him/her.

Love is more than just a word, more than just a feeling! Love is active!

Love overall is God and so if you have an idea of who He is and how He reflects/shows love, then you know what it really is.