"Love is a blend of affection, devotion and loyalty. It is part emotion and part commitment. Real love — unconditional love — is hope blended into the reality of life."
Let's face it — reality is life gives us nothing but opportunities to work at this whether it is in a difficult season or the sometimes daily.
Difficult seasons come with difficult situations. When the difficult situation is removed, the oppressive blanket of stress is lifted, calm is restored, healing begins and life flourishes.
I love the word flourish.
flour·ish
verb
1. to be in a vigorous state; thrive
2. to be in its or in one's prime; be at the height of fame, excellence, influence
3. to be successful; prosper
4. to grow luxuriantly; thrive in growth,
Real love — unconditional love — the hope blended into the reality of life, will be challenged by difficult seasons.
Love is never in doubt. It always protects, trusts, hopes and perseveres at end of frustration when others are anything but lovable at times.
The undeniable, unexplainable love steps up and fills in the gap until basking in the land of flourish resumes.
