i luv u

the problem when we think we are capable of loving anyone.

The problem is usually we expect to be rewarded at some point.
That expectation is not always at the 'top' of our consciousness.
Neither are we always fully aware of what it is we hope to
GET out of any so-called LOVE relationship.

Take the example of a mother of two boys
who decided to 'adopt' a teen girl.
All was 'peaches and cream'
for the first 2 weeks.

Now a couple of months or so later,
There is increasing tension in
the family surrounding the
behavoiur of the teen girl.
The mother continues
to "love" and give
but is beginning
to feel used...
and hurt.

So, what is Love?

here is one statement from the bible:
friends, let us love one another;
for love has its origin in God,
and every one who loves has become
a child of God and is
beginning to know God.

this appears to be fairly
simple at first glance.

BUT

How does one "become"
a child of God?...and
how does one KNOW GOD?

AND

does this mean I am
incapable of LOVE
if GOD is not
involved?