Love is not fragile

Love is not fragile Years ago, Laurel and I were in the middle of a difficult church transition. Some rumors had been spread about me, and someone from the church called our house to see if they could get to the bottom of the truth. I heard Laurel, in a very protective mode, speak to this person with grace and truth on the telephone saying, “No, actually, you can't speak to him right now. He's unavailable. But when you do, I want to remind you that he is my husband.” “It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” (1 Corinthians 13:7, NIV) Love is not fragile. It’s fierce in faith, steady in storms, and unwavering throughout a lifetime. It protects those it loves. It always believes the best, hopes in the face of despair, and keeps going even when life is hard. We live in a world that gives up way too easily. It gives up on people, commitments, and even faith. But love endures because it’s rooted in God, whose love never fails. That doesn’t mean that love ignores pain or pretends that everything is fine, even when it’s not. It simply means that love chooses faithfulness over convenience. Take a moment and think of some people or situations that stretch your love to the breaking point. What if today God is inviting you to protect, trust, hope, and persevere in ways that only He can make possible? So today, where is God asking you to hold on in love rather than give up and walk away? Lord Jesus, teach us all to love with endurance. When I’m tempted to give up, fill me with hope. When trust feels risky, give me a little more faith. And help me love with Your strength, not my own. In Jesus’ name, amen. Never forget, my friend, you are a miracle. Your friend, Grant Fishbook