Thread: "The Bible tells me so"

1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you (Luke 6:27-28).

So whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them; for this is the Law and the prophets." (Matthew 7:12 RSV)

.... Somehow, my heart seems to hold fast to these principles. I am not sure if they were hard wired in my mind from my youth. Growing up in a christian (covenant) church. But, I feel as though I naturally veer toward this idea of an unwavering love. The concept of treating others the way I'd like to be treated. Since... there is SO much that I don't associate myself with as far as christianity (firefox thinks its misspelled cuz I left it lowercase ), Im thinking its less likely christian influence is to blame.
Perhaps it is just that I have gotten the same feeling as those who were inspired to write the above verses. Maybe I just got the same notion Jesus did. That somehow, the universe responds better when we live this way. When we do things like love, for the sake of loving (not of being loved in return). Forgive our enemies. Treat people how we'd like to be treated... In my experience... I seem to attract some "blessings", some good fortune. However, these beautiful outcomes are only the calm points in what is mostly a hail storm of pain and bullsh*t.

So... If "God" is really out there, thinking thoughts (not how I really think the universe works). Then I wonder what (he?) thinks about finally murdering "undying love". I mean... If you're going to view God as a someone who is person-like. Someone who is aware. Then God's got to know that we live in a world where there is something called MENTAL HEALTH.

Loving someone relentlessly, especially when its not returned... can really depress a person. While I find it natural to continue to love, regardless of whether or not its returned to me. I think its absurd to think any human being is going to rid themselves of the desire to be loved back. We all want to be loved. When it doesn't happen... it hurts.

Constantly showing love to a person who doesn't show it back... ...Who isn't interested in showing it back... Is looked at as kinda cooky this day and age. I mean... who does that? (...me. ) On one hand... there is a sort of pride in feeling like I have some awesome love to give. But on the other hand... I feel retarded. "God" wouldn't possibly want me to feel this dumb would (he?)??? The universe (God) has in fact given me some gnarly consequences despite my loyalty to this "love". Which only confuses me. Some people would say that when negative outcomes arise from putting yourself in a situation, that its a situation "God" is trying to tell you to avoid. In the BIG picture I do find that I am blessed overall. A fact that I do not want to under appreciate. I think we all can find blessings if we look hard enough (more people should) The fact remains... Everyday I allow myself to continue this love, is another day I continue to allow myself to hurt.

When does undying love turn sour? The line between spiritual healthiness and mental unhealthiness is becoming so blurred to me. I could really use a savior... *waits*... *looks over her shoulder to see if Jesus is there yet*....