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<\/a>In relationships, usually the partners in the relationship enjoy some spontaneous expressions of friendship or love. But if you\u2019re like me, spontaneity doesn\u2019t always come easily. In fact, (Cyndy will tell you this) I can \u201cforget\u201d to be spontaneous, even in obvious moments! So, I have learned over the years, that I need to rehearse spontaneity, sometimes. Okay, often. I have been known to think about, and then plan, and then execute \u201cspontaneous\u201d acts of affection and love. For me, it doesn\u2019t always come naturally.<\/p>\nBut that\u2019s ok, because what\u2019s important is not the thought (or lack thereof), but the action. We\u2019ve talked about this a lot at church, that biblical love is about action, not about feelings. When we act in loving ways toward others we are loving them. Those loving actions are not diminished (or amplified) by the amount of spontaneity or advanced planning involved.<\/p>\n
It is kind of like throwing a baseball (hear me out). If you have never thrown a baseball, you are not likely going to be able to just pick up a ball and throw a strike the first time! And if you want to be fun and spontaneous, you may not be able to be so without having practiced somewhat. Going back to the worship team experience in worship, you can\u2019t really be spontaneous in leading worship unless you have practiced enough that the spontaneity comes \u201cnaturally\u201d and easily.<\/p>\n
Why am I talking about spontaneity so much? Because it is a lesson for we followers of Jesus. When it comes to love, we need to practice loving others, because acting in loving ways IS loving others. Spontaneity is about feelings and romance; love is about action. For many of us, we can\u2019t get to the feelings and romance without practicing the action. That\u2019s just the way it is!<\/p>\n
So, let\u2019s practice love! What better place to do that than in the church? Romans 12:10 says, \u201clove one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor.\u201d That sounds planned to me! At least, it sounds intentional.<\/p>\n
And let\u2019s be honest, we need to be more intentional and less spontaneous.<\/p>\n
Peace,<\/p>\n