So this is LoVe? or is it Infatuation?? conclusion

I know that I promised you a three part series on the topic of So this is Love? or is it Infatuation?? Now after the much needed rest, I will bring this subject to a conclusion. I hope that this will allow you to see where you have been, where you are or possibly where you are going within your own intimate relationships.

So this is...Really up to you??

We started this journey by breaking down the difference between LOVE and INFATUATION based off of the biblical instructions given to us. Depending on one's preception it is likely that infatuation could be judged as something that is unfavorable. I do not believe that this is neccessarily true and I'll explain.

As I touched upon in pt. 2, infatuation above all else is short lived. This is the most grandest aspect of actually being infatuated. Being that infatuation is temporary it would be beneficial to us to view it as a season. The existence of the negative prospects of infatuation arise because we do not recognize when the season of infatuation has ended.

As it was stated by King Solomon in Ecclessiastes 3, 'There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the sun.' This includes the sensations and pleasures we receive from being infatuated.

There are plenty of healthy relationships that are birthed through infatuation's presence at the beginning of the relationship. The survival numbers are a rare statistic because more times than not, infatuation grows into a way of feeling, a way of thinking, a way of acting and eventually and sadly a way of believing. Once this takes place, all of what I had shown and expressed in the earlier posts begin to set in. You have to remember that whatever you begin to feel, think, act and do is who you become.-(Re-read 7 steps to fulfilling your destiny for a refresher on that.)

With our Creator knowing us all so well, He sent others before us to lead the way for us. He knew that it was imperative to teach His children in detail about what LOVE is and also to explain to us that there is a time for everything. Each of these lessons have significant distance from where they are placed in the Bible but they can be practiced under the same principles. It is all relevant. I do not know if you at all feel the way that I do right now but this is a great place to praise God for His awesomeness. (hand clap)

With that being said, I hope that what you have learned through this trilogy is that YES, there is a difference between love and infatuation. Yet, there is also a similarity between the two and that is that they are both a CHOICE. The beauty is that you get to choose. You can either choose to use the wisdom of Solomon, the faithfulness of Paul, the giftings of yours truly along the presence of God to decide what is best for you and your soul.

I am able to answer the question that was posed to me ("What is the difference between LOVE and INFATUATION?") but I challenge you to ask the question to yourself BUT do not just leave it there. Answer it and be totally honest with yourself because these are my testaments and I know what I have chosen, what are yours?

I'm BACK

...and I am better than ever.

I hope that you missed me just as much as I missed you all.
I had a rejuvenating 21 days away and I was blessed with many revelations. This break had been in the making for quite awhile now and it was necessary for me to determine where I was headed in the future.

The time away was not only from my readers but also from the man that I write about quite often. I want you to know that great effort was put into successfully completing this and seeing it to the end. Because of the diligence and preseverance put forth, I have great news that I want to share with the world.

The love of my life and I have come to a mutual agreement to take our relationship to a new height. We took this time away from one another to hear directly from God and believe it or not; that is exactly what took place. The two of us went before Him on bended knees as individuals and we rose and now we are standing together as a couple.

The two of us have been faced with many trials but as the righteous we came out victoriously. The enemy came at us with much force and with many different faces over these last two years but God's purpose was triumphant. The love and connection that we have for each other was obvious from the moment that our eyes connected with one another.

I believe that prayer and time are able to heal all wounds. This process took us stepping outside of our old mindsets and putting away our childish behaviors in order to walk into this newness. We have learned from our many mistakes and through patience God has heard our prayers and granted us a second chance with a new beginning. (8/7/2010-Our rebirth)

Unfortunately, not everyone will be thrilled about our plans because sadly there were some who were praying against us. But as it is stated in Romans 8:31, "if GOD is for US who can be against us?"
Despite what the odds may be, I ask you for your prayers. If you do not mind pray a little prayer for us having a fresh start, a long journey and a happy ending.

Personally, I am so grateful to call him mines and ecstatic that he can call me his AGAIN.
Praise Yahweh.