In the same way, anyone who holds on to life just as it is destroys that life. But if you let it go, reckless in your love, you'll have it forever, real and eternal. I love this verse for two reasons:
1. "Letting go" is something I struggle with on the daily 2. I love the word-picture of "reckless love" I love people. Which I think is a gift 99% of the time. However, sometimes I want to be liked by others so much that I become completely rooted in their approval. I lose my head and forget who I really want to be living for. Thankfully God is in my heart. So even when my head's not in the game, He's still there coaching me. It's good to remember that holding onto life just as it is, without Jesus, doesn't have lasting value. But letting go of everything and clinging recklessly to love--to Christ changes everything. What does it even mean to be reckless in my love? All I can know is the ridiculous affection and grace I see working in my life every day from Jesus. When I think about Reckless I imagine euphoric freedom. It's an action without boundaries or motive.Websters dictionary defines reckless as "without thinking or caring about the consequences of an action." In many contexts recklessness is not a positive trait. But how amazing would reckless love be? To love without thinking or caring about the consequence of your love would indeed be incredible. Not jealous love or selfish love. But genuine, unscripted love that isn't stopped by thought or consequence. God set the bar high for love, He is the most reckless in His love. Even if you don't believe in God, the idea of reckless love is incredible. This verse has given me part two of my life purpose. 1. To help people live a better story. 2. To be reckless in my love. Do you have a hard time letting go? How are you reckless in your love?
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