Navigating Difficult Emotions | Love | Pastor Guillermo Castellanos

In this week's message, Pastor G explores the different expressions of love found in the Old and New Testaments, and how understanding these can help us navigate relationships and emotions more effectively. Whether you're seeking healing from past wounds, looking to deepen your relationships, or simply wanting to grow in love, this message offers valuable insights that will build your faith.
Here are three key takeaways from this insightful discussion:
1. Understanding the Spectrum of Love:
Love is not a one-size-fits-all emotion. In this message, we learned about the various expressions of love in different languages. By understanding these nuances, we can set realistic expectations in our relationships and avoid unnecessary disappointments.
2. Expanding Our Capacity to Love:
Just like the host shared a personal story about how his capacity to love expanded through experiences, we too can grow in our ability to love. By surrendering our hearts to God and allowing Him to heal our wounds, we can love ourselves, others, and God in a deeper and more meaningful way.
3. Modeling Godly Love:
The characteristics of godly love outlined in 1 Corinthians 13 serve as a blueprint for how we should love others. Patience, kindness, trust, and perseverance are not just virtues but essential components of authentic love. By modeling these traits in our relationships, we can create a more loving and harmonious environment.
00:00:00 - Coming Up
00:00:23 - Intro to Navigating Difficult Emotions
00:05:30 - Different Expressions of Love in Hebrew
00:10:36 - Three Greek Words for Love in the New Testament
00:13:17 - Jesus' Conversation with Peter on Love
00:16:20 - God Expanding Peter's Capacity to Love
00:20:25 - Understanding Capacity to Love
00:22:02 - Modeling Love After Jesus
00:24:16 - Characteristics of Godly Love
00:27:28 - Building Love with All the Pieces
00:30:00 - Reflecting on Capacity to Love
00:32:00 - Surrendering to God's Love
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