“It is better to lean into the stiff wind of opportunity than to hunker down and do nothing.” – Gordon B. Hinckley
The Lord has not struck me because he knows I need to learn to respond to nudges.
Christlike love in Friendship, Dating, Courtship and Marriage – Jeffrey R. Holland (Devotional Address)
Christlike love is a gift from God to us. We do not have it of ourselves. We go to him, to have it in our friendships we must not drive Christ away, and we should include Christ.
How do I love thee? We must be kind and selfless. We seek not for ourselves but for our friends and companions. We must be sensitive to others’ needs. Be thoughtful. Bee happy for others’ successes.
True love blooms when we care more for another person than we do for ourselves.
You cannot succeed in love if you keep one foot on the [river]bank for safety.
Trust must be complete and we put ourselves at each others’ mercy. “To hurt her intentionally should disqualify me immediately form being her husband”
“I would not have you spend five minutes with someone who belittles you.”
If you’re going to have fun go with anyone who will provide good clean fun. If you are, or will be serious, go with someone who [hurts with you etc.]”
Think the best of each other. Assume the good and doubt the bad in each other. Bear up. Be strong, hopeful and believing. Endure things as necessary. True love will help us in times of hardship. Sometimes not commenting on things is a sign of true friendship and love. Leave things unsaid.
Balance the load for each other if you see your friend or companion sinking with extra burdens.
Love one another as Christ has loved us.
Be a true disciple of Christ if you want safety and security in dating. You separate dating from security at your peril. Christ is the only lamp by which you can see the path for you and your sweetheart.
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