Bonus for May: Love That Stays

Some love sparkles for a season, then fizzles when tested. But there’s something sacred about love that stays. The kind that sticks through heartache, boredom, irritation, and hard days. It’s not loud or showy, but it’s strong. This love doesn’t quit, no matter what happens. It reflects the heart of God more than any grand gesture ever could.

The Porch Light That Never Went Out

Miss Ruby kept the porch light on every night. Not because she forgot to turn it off, but because her son was wandering. Years of addiction had stolen his smile and his home. It had taken him away to a life his mother couldn’t see. But Ruby kept that light on, waiting. Hoping. Praying. That light said, “You’re still welcome. I haven’t given up.” That’s what love that stays looks like. Living out value everyday waits without bitterness and believes the best, even when it hurts.

Holding On When It’s Easier to Let Go

Enduring love doesn’t mean ignoring pain. It means choosing faithfulness in the middle of it. Love that stays doesn’t walk away when conversations get hard, or people become inconvenient. It leans in. It shows up again and again. This kind of love holds power because it mirrors the way Christ loves us: consistently, patiently, and without conditions.

What Love That Stays Looks Like

“Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends.” – 1 Corinthians 13:7–8a (ESV)

God’s love didn’t stop at the cross. It continued through the grave and even overcame death. That’s the love we’re called to offer.

Choose Today to Show Love That Stays

Who needs your steady love today? Maybe a friend who’s drifting or a family member who’s hurting. Don’t give up. Keep the light on. Love that stays often changes hearts more than any sermon ever could.