Have you ever tried to do something to show a person how much you love them or that showcases your love for them to other people? That is a normal human occurrence. But is that what love should be? Jesus died on the cross to let his children know that he was willing to sacrifice his life so that we could one day be with him in Heaven. But Jesus did not boast about his love for other people and he did not seek attention from it. He loved us so He fought for us, and he would have done it silently and without an audience if that was God’s will. 

With all of that to say, are your everyday deeds out of love or self-promotion? Sometimes they can both; again that’s okay, we are human and we cannot be perfect. Love is selfless. In a healthy friendship or relationship, no one should ever draw attention to how “well” they love the other person. A boyfriend or girlfriend should not remind their partner of the love they deserve because of the love they give. Love does not boast, it does not ask for recognition, it does not call for attention. Love is something that should stir the heart to give back and do good, not to gain recognition from others. Only God knows the true measure of love in our hearts. So if you ever question your motives to do good or give love to others, stop and pray. Ask God to center your heart to love that person as Christ would, without any thought to your personal benefit. Because quiet, true love on earth will warrant the sound of millions of trumpets one day in Heaven.