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FROM GREY’S ANATOMY

Of course, I watch Grey’s Anatomy. What’s funny that I started not so long ago. And trust me, I’ve gotten so into it that I barely go a day without seeing an episode. Their love lives, I must confess, however, attract me more than their lives as medical professionals…or is it the intertwined assortment/blend? I guess it is.
The vital lesson this series has taught me is that not all happily ever afters eventually end up becoming “happily ever after” and that not all sweethearts/connected lovebirds make it to the end. That’s funny, ain’t it? Coz I thought love was supposed to be enough.
I was particularly baffled when I learnt that Izzy left Karev- after how much he stood by her when she had cancer! I haven’t even seen the episode and my heart is already breaking at the thought.
Well, back to the point: Not every love story will last, it’s simply a fact. And while it’s not a fact that makes me happy, it’s one that makes me cautious.
A relationship- and consequently marriage, isn’t only built on feelings- and even love; I used to think that love was the ultimate, until I discovered that actually, acceptance of love supersedes mere love- in EVERY respect. For example, the fact that Christ died for us all doesn’t guarantee eternal life for all occupants of the earth; it is only true acceptance of this fact and consequent consecration of one’s life to him that guarentees true salvation (Rom 10:9).

Yes, I believe in love. However, love alone is insufficient to bring about the desired change we anticipate; either in relationships or otherwise.

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