Basics Of Love: A “Never My Love” Kind of Love

“I command you to love each other in the same way that I love you.”

John 15:12

Love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 1 Corinthians 13:7

Relational Deadly D’s:

• Difficulties
• Disagreements
• Differences
• Discord
• Disappointment
• Defeat
• Dead-ends
• Depression
• Delay
• Doubt
• Distance
• Death
• Debt
• Demands
• Difficulties

1. A “Never Say Never” Love
Extends Grace

“Love always protects .” 1 Corinthians 13:7

“Be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.” Ephesians 4:2

2. A “Never Say Never” Love Expresses Faith

Love always protects” or (“no fear in love”). 1 Corinthians 13:7b

“The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.” Galatians 5:6

3. A “Never Say Never” Love Expects The Best

“Love never stops hoping.” 1Corinthians 13:7c )

4. A “Never Say Never” Love Endures The Worst

“Love never gives up.” 1 Corinthians 13:7d

Grow Up Get Up & Don’t Give Up

There’s a mountain Here before me
And I’m going to climb it With strength not my own He’s gonna lead me Or the mountain beats me Carry me through Carry me through
There’s a river Here before me And I’m gonna cross it With strength not my own

Carry Me Through, Dave Barnes