What if you've been looking for the wrong love in all the wrong places?

Love is something we all want. We can’t avoid it. But why is it so

hard to find? What if it’s because we’re looking for the wrong love,

in all the wrong places? And what if what we’ve been believing

about love is rooted in lies? What if the love everybody wants isn’t

nearly as complicated as we’ve made it?

In Matthew 22. You’ll learn the simple truth that you must build

your relationship with God first and that loving yourself and loving

others well comes after. If you’re tired of searching for love and

coming up short, you’re invited to join us in this study as we help

you discover the love you want is already yours—you just need to

change whose love you’re chasing.

Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places

Love is something we all want. It’s a universal longing that drives us to connect, to

bond, and to find meaning in our lives. Yet, for many, the pursuit of love feels like

an endless journey filled with disappointment and confusion. Why is it so hard to

find? What if the answer lies in the fact that we’re searching for the wrong love in

all the wrong places? Perhaps the love we crave is not as complicated as we’ve

made it out to be, and it’s time to re-examine our beliefs about love.

The Complications of Love

In a world saturated with romantic ideals and often unrealistic portrayals of love,

it’s easy to get lost in the search. Movies, social media, and even our own

experiences can shape our understanding of love, leading us to chase after fleeting

connections or superficial relationships. We may believe that love must be earned

or that it comes from external validation, leaving us feeling unworthy when we

don’t receive it.

But what if the love we desire is rooted in deeper truths? What if our

misconceptions about love are keeping us from experiencing the profound and

unconditional love that is available to us?

The Foundation of True Love

In Matthew 22, we find a transformative truth that can reshape our understanding

of love. Jesus teaches us that the greatest commandment is to love God with all our

heart, soul, and mind. This foundational principle emphasizes the importance of

building a relationship with God first. When we center our lives around this love,

everything else falls into place.

Loving ourselves and loving others well comes after this divine connection. It’s not

that we can’t experience love without this relationship; it’s that the love we find

will be richer, more fulfilling, and more aligned with our true selves when rooted in

our relationship with God. This love is unconditional and offers a sense of

belonging that transcends our human experiences.

Shifting Your Focus

If you’re tired of searching for love and continually coming up short, it’s time to

shift your focus. Join us in a transformative study that invites you to explore the

depths of God’s love and how it impacts your life. Through this journey, you will

discover that the love you seek is already yours; you simply need to change whose

love you’re chasing.

Steps to Discovering True Love

1. Cultivate Your Relationship with God: Spend time in prayer, reflection,

and scripture. Seek to understand God’s character and how deeply you are

loved. This relationship will provide the foundation for all other

relationships in your life.

2. Practice Self-Love: Recognize your worth as a creation of God. Engage in

self-care practices that honor your body, mind, and spirit. When you love

yourself, you open the door to healthier relationships with others.

3. Serve Others: Shift your focus from seeking love to giving love. Engage in

acts of kindness, serve your community, and invest in the lives of those

around you. This outward expression of love can often lead to deeper

connections and fulfillment.

4. Re-evaluate Relationships: Reflect on the relationships in your life. Are

they aligned with the love you seek? Surround yourself with individuals who

uplift and encourage you, and let go of toxic relationships that drain your

energy.

5. Stay Open to God’s Guidance: Trust that God knows what’s best for you.

Remain open to the love that may come your way in unexpected forms.

Sometimes, the love we seek appears when we least expect it.

Embrace the Love That’s Already Yours

The truth is, love doesn’t have to be a complicated pursuit. When you build a solid

relationship with God and learn to love yourself, you create a fertile ground for

authentic connections with others. Remember, the love you want is already yours;

you just need to realign your perspective and chase the right kind of love.

If you’ve been looking for love in all the wrong places, it’s time for a change.

Embrace this journey of discovery, and let’s explore how to find the profound love

that God offers. As you deepen your understanding of His love, you’ll find that

love isn’t just something to seek—it’s something to be experienced in every facet

of your life. You are worthy of love, and it’s time to recognize that the greatest love

story begins with you.