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What if we knew exactly what was going to happen in our lives? What if we knew the date of our loved ones death, the date we would meet our future spouse, the date of our first child's birth....everything? Would we live differently? Would we distance ourselves from someone if we knew they would die the next day, to spare ourselves from pain? Or would we dive in, and love deeply and fully and end up with a broken heart? I've had many conversations with a friend of mine. They like to think about everything logically, and I don't. I like to dive into life, and often don't think about the consequences. Although, the more I have thought about it, the more I have come to the conclusion that I am right (Duh). But also that they are right too (ehh...).

I believe Jesus created us to love deeply. We are created to be passionate and give everything. This life isn't a rehearsal for the real thing, it is the real thing. But what about wisdom? If we are supposed to give everything and love fearlessly, isn't that reckless? Won't we wind up hurt? Why do something that will guarantee pain? Every relationship you have will end. Whether by death or by something else, its going to end. Its a depressing thought. When someone told me this, I thought it was extremely morbid, and they were a "glass half empty" kind of person. And that might be true. So now that we have all had a reality check, the next question is "Is it worth it?". Is it worth loving someone (parents, spouse, significant other, children, coworkers etc) knowing the risk?

Yes.

Heck yes.

Jesus loved those who hated Him. He died for people who hated Him. He loved fearlessly, fully knowing people would reject Him. And thats what we need to do too. Someone told me "But I don't know what God's will is!" That's kind of the point. We have step out in faith, knowing God will do something good. We aren't called to save the world, that's Jesus' job. We don't know what is going to happen, but we have to trust.

And we'll always have the memories. Beautiful memories. Even though there might be pain in relationship, its always worth it. You'll always have the memory of the persons smile or an inside joke. I would rather love and know what its like to be loved than to have protected myself so much that I don't know whats it like. My uncle passed away in 2008. It sucks, but I'll always have the hilarious and wonderful memories.

And its important to be wise. Even though we are called to live and love fearlessly and trust God no matter what, we still have to be wise. We have to think before we speak and realize not everyone should be allowed into every corner of your heart.

So....go love someone. Live and love fearlessly.

"Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us."Psalm 62:8

This video says everything I'm trying to convey...check it out!