Lust...Love...and Being in Love: Part I of the Series on Love

This is the FIRST of THREE in our series about LOVE.  We will attempt...yes attempt...(because not everyone will agree or understand the dynamics of what we are going to cover) to give some clarity about the three things people encounter in their journey to "secure" love.  When I say secure, I mean grasp the TRUE concept of what LOVE really is.

The first thing you encounter is LUST. Lust is the physical portion of any relationship.  It can be the beginning  of TRUE love or the ending of what you thought to be a 'perfect' relationship. Lust is an evil, deceptive lil creature with hella seductive ways...and if you don't watch it...lust can end ur life. (so you'd better wrap it up...lol...IJS)

Lust is commonly confused with love and often the words are used interchangeably. But...make no mistake, love and lust are two separate beings...and should be treated accordingly.  If u lust behind someone, u are simply fulfilling ur physical desires. Meaning, if that person walked out of ur life today, the only thing u would miss are the "cookies"....

Yes...cookies are goood.....and even better with milk...lol...but cookies aren't a complete meal. Lust is just the dessert portion of the meal.... and we know that ALOT of people skip dessert...kmsl... Now...how do u find out if ur the meal or the dessert? Simple...

Scenario one:
Women....First...Tell ur Boo Elvira has made a suprise appearance... and then make plans for the weekend.  If he still agrees to come...it's probably a lil more than lust. No man will spend an entire weekend with JUST A JUMPOFF.

Scenario two:
Men...Ask ur Girl to meet u during the daytime for lunch. And...after lunch is over, ask her to do something spontaneous like take a walk in the park.  If she agrees....it's probably more than lust...No one wants to be seen in public with JUST A BOOTY CALL.

The bottom line, lust is just the polite word for fu**....because honestly, with lust no one gives a fu**. Although...in rare instances...lust can sometimes lead to love... Hmm....stay tuned.

Mista?

Hmph... I say, "Lust is in opposition to love" It kind of like setting your heart and passions on something forbidden. From eyes to heart to action..... And then follows shame and regret. That's just about.... the progression of how lust happens. We try so hard..... to meet legitimate needs in illegitimate ways. For many it's seeking sexual fulfillment..... in another person or in pornographic images designed to feel like a real person. We look, stare, and fantasize. And once our eyes are captured by curiosity, our hearts become entangled. Then we act on.... our lust.

Most are aware of the lust for sexual fulfillment, but what about the lust after possessions or power or prideful ambition? We see what others have and we want it. Our hearts are deceived into saying, "I could be happy if I only had this." Then we make the decision to go after it. But what want you to know is... lust always breeds more lust..... that seems to promise sheer satisfaction is more like...... a bottomless pit of unmet longings.

So right here now, Mista's 13 cents is going to expose lust for what it really is... a misguided thirst for satisfaction that only God can fulfill. A warning light on the dashboard of your heart, alerting you to the fact that you are not allowing.... His love to fill you. ijs When our eyes are on Him... our actions will lead to lasting joy.... not to endless cycles of regret.