The Power of Love: The force that transforms survival into clarity, courage, and freedom
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By Elizabeth Meigs
Transformational Coach, Speaker, & Messenger of God’s Miracle Power™
“Love is patient, love is kind.”
For many, these words have quietly become permission to endure what hurts, to stay silent, and to keep giving even when something inside is breaking. You may tell yourself this is what love requires—that patience means waiting longer and kindness means sacrificing more of yourself.
But love was never meant to cost you the truth God placed within you.
When love is misunderstood, it becomes heavy. It leaves us exhausted, doubting our worth, and wondering why peace feels so far away. We begin measuring ourselves by how much we can endure instead of how deeply we are aligned with who we were created to be. Slowly, survival replaces freedom.
It took years of lived experience for me to understand this difference—to learn that true love does not demand self-abandonment, but restoration. That patience does not mean remaining stuck, and kindness does not require surrendering truth. Love, when rooted in God and truth, strengthens before it soothes and clarifies before it comforts. But this kind of love is not passive. It requires intentional action—choosing obedience over ease, becoming comfortable with the uncomfortable, and standing up for what is right, even when it means standing alone. It is in those moments that love begins to restore who you were always created to be.
In a world that constantly pressures us to prove ourselves and fit into molds we were never created for, it’s easy to lose sight of who we are. This pressure shows up at home, at work, and in our relationships. Yet when your foundation is built on truth and God’s love, something shifts. Peace becomes possible. Freedom becomes attainable. You begin to rediscover who you are beneath the expectations, labels, and demands.
When we start loving ourselves the way God intended, confidence grows—not arrogance, but assurance. Clarity sharpens. Courage rises. We gain the ability to take the next step, then reflect on where we’ve been without shame, and see clearly that we were created for purpose, strength, and far more than just survival. This shift allows us to accept who we are without internalizing the judgment placed on us by society.
Without this foundation, many remain stuck. They settle. They make excuses. They begin to believe they don’t deserve goodness, rest, or fulfillment. But God’s love does something different. It restores identity. It reminds us of our worth. It calls us higher—not through control or fear, but through His truth.
Love also requires discernment. Sometimes loving well means letting go. It means setting boundaries, walking away from what diminishes us, and trusting God when obedience feels costly. Letting go is rarely easy, and it often comes with hardship. It requires a willingness to sacrifice for the greater good—but I have learned that this is what leads to the greatest reward. God’s love remains constant—steady, faithful, and redemptive in His perfect timing. That is the ultimate victory.
That is the power of God’s selfless love. It does not trap you in survival; it leads you into freedom. And when you choose to love yourself as God intended, you step into the fullness of who you were created to be. If this resonates, there is more to this story—and a deeper frameworks shaped by lived experience, Scripture, and years of refinement. This is only the beginning. Today, I invite you to believe—and to begin loving yourself the way God intended. That is the first step.
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