16/03/2026
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฟ๐๐๐๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐๐๐ ๐พ๐๐๐๐๐โ๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐พ๐๐ผ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ ๐พ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ผ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
One of the hidden reasons many people enter unhealthy relationships or marriages is not simply bad luck or poor judgement. Often, it is a lack of understanding of the depth of Christ's love.
When a person does not truly understand how deeply they are loved by God, it affects how they see themselves, and ultimately, how they choose others.
The Bible says in Ephesians 3:18-19 that we should "comprehend the breadth, length, depth, and height of the love of Christ." This suggests that Christโs love is not something we should assume we understand. It is something we must come to know deeply.
And when that understanding is missing, many things become distorted.
๐๐๐๐ ๐ฒ๐๐๐๐๐'๐ ๐ป๐๐๐ ๐ธ๐ ๐ฝ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐-๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฑ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ต๐๐๐๐๐๐
If a person does not know they are deeply loved by God, they may unconsciously search for that validation in relationships.
They may tolerate disrespect because they are afraid of losing someone.
They may settle for less because they believe they cannot do better.
They may rush into relationships because they fear being alone.
But when someone truly understands Christ's love, their sense of worth changes. They know they are already accepted, valued, and loved.
This changes how they approach relationships.
แดสสษช๊ฑแด'๊ฑ สแดแด แด แดแดแดแดสแด๊ฑ แด๊ฑ สแดแดก แดแด แด แดสแดแด แดแดส๊ฑแดสแด แด๊ฑ
Christ's love shows us that we matter.
Romans 5:8 reminds us that "while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." That means your value was established long before anyone chose you.
When you know this, you stop allowing people to treat you as though you are disposable.
You begin to ask better questions:
Does this relationship honour God?
Does this person respect me?
Does this connection bring peace or confusion?
Understanding Christโs love gives you the confidence to walk away from what diminishes you.
๐ฒ๐๐๐๐๐'๐ ๐ป๐๐๐ ๐ฑ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฒ๐๐๐๐๐๐ข ๐๐ ๐ฒ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
Many people choose partners from a place of emptiness. They hope the relationship will heal wounds or fill a void.
But relationships built on emotional hunger often lead to unhealthy attachment.
When you are secure in Christ's love, you no longer choose from desperation, you choose from discernment.
You are not looking for someone to complete you; you are looking for someone who can walk with you in wholeness.
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฒ๐๐๐๐๐โ๐ ๐ป๐๐๐ ๐ป๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ณ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
The more deeply you understand the love of Christ, the less likely you are to settle for relationships that contradict that love.
You begin to recognise that if Christ values you deeply, your choices should reflect that value.
You start choosing peace over pressure; character over charm and purpose over temporary excitement.
Before choosing the right partner, a person must first understand how deeply they are loved by Christ.
Because when you know your worth in Him, you stop accepting relationships that make you feel worthless.
Understanding Christโs love does not just heal the heart, it guides the choices of the heart.
And sometimes, the difference between a wise relationship and a destructive one is simply this: ๐๐ฃ๐ค๐ฌ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ค๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ก๐ฎ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช ๐๐ง๐ ๐ก๐ค๐ซ๐๐.
You know I love you ๐น
Busola Abiodun Adeagbo,
Your Sister