Itâs Not You, Itâs Me - Rom Coms, Myths, and Love
Myth 1: Marriage will fix my issues.
Myth 2: The chemistry we had when we were dating will be enough
Are you the person, the person youâre looking for is looking for?
I Corinthians 13:4-7 [The Msg]
Love never gives up. Love cares more for others than for self. Love doesnât want what it doesnât have. Love doesnât strut, Doesnât have a swelled head, Doesnât force itself on others, Isnât always âme first,â Doesnât fly off the handle, Doesnât keep score of the sins of others, Doesnât revel when others grovel, Takes pleasure in the flowering of truth, Puts up with anything, Trusts God always, Always looks for the best, Never looks back, But keeps going to the end.
Love never gives up. Love cares more for others than for self. Love doesnât want what it doesnât have. Love doesnât strut, Doesnât have a swelled head, Doesnât force itself on others, Isnât always âme first,â Doesnât fly off the handle, Doesnât keep score of the sins of others, Doesnât revel when others grovel, Takes pleasure in the flowering of truth, Puts up with anything, Trusts God always, Always looks for the best, Never looks back, But keeps going to the end.
John 13:34-35 ESV
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.â
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.â
1 Peter 3:8-9 ESV
Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.
Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.
Romans 8:16-17 ESV
The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirsâheirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.
The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirsâheirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.
Colossians 2:9-10 ESV
For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority.
For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority.
I Timothy 4:12 ESV
Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
God designed us to be relational and healthy.
1. Prioritize Pursuing Christ FIRST.
Colossians 3:1-2 ESV
âSet your hearts on things above, where Christ is⌠Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.â
âSet your hearts on things above, where Christ is⌠Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.â
2. Purge POISONOUS Patterns.
Colossians 3:5-8 ESV
âPut to death whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desiresâŚâ
âPut to death whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desiresâŚâ
3. Practice PATIENCE and Purity.
Colossians 3:12-13 ESV
âClothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.â
âClothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.â
4. Put on Perfect LOVE (Not Just Feelings).
Colossians 3:14 ESV
âAnd over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.â
âAnd over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.â
5. Pursue Peace and Purpose TOGETHER.
Colossians 3:15 ESV
âLet the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.â
âLet the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.â
6. Proclaim POSITIVITY in Your Words.
Colossians 3:16-17 ESV
âWhatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus.â
âWhatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus.â