Love is Risk

an old margaret becker song…never for nothing:

You cried alone by the window - Over the love that you lost - You gave it all - Never counting the cost - Rain like tears beat on your window - Melting your heart to the floor - No love returned - And now you have less than before (It’s)

Chorus:
Never for nothing - When you love with no return - It’s never for nothing - Light your candle in the darkness - Cause it’s never for nothing

Your friends say you’re the fool - For loving with nothing to gain - But they can’t see the reward - That you’ll claim - So hold on to the holy promise (that says) - No labor of love is in vain - Precious tears are changed to jewels - In the rain


i had a great conversation with a friend last night that reminded me of the fact that no love is gained without risk or without cost. i have hurt others and have been hurt by others, but love runs deep in my life. i’m so grateful for the risks i have taken…and even the hurts i have survived. thank you for those that have loved me well and have loved me in return. i am reminded that loving is never for nothing…no labor of love is in vain.

i believe this to be true...but i don't always FEEL it to be true. i FEEL like i give, and give, and give and have to continually ask for what i need in return...but to no avail.

i'm tired of loving with nothing in return.
i'm tired of loving.
i'm tired.

i have risked for love and have come up empty handed today.
that's the risk.

hoping for the courage to love again tomorrow.