When It's Not Clear What Love Requires

Some choices aren’t between right and wrong, but about how best to love. When what love requires isn’t clear, how do we know what to do?In this episode, we explore how the risen life of Jesus forms our hearts to discern and act with faithful love.Spiritual Practice: Learning What Love RequiresRead the passage slowly. First out loud. Then quietly.“I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever. This is the Spirit of truth.” (John 14:16–17a)Sit with that for a moment.Bring to mind a situation in your life where it’s not clear what love requires.Don’t try to solve it.Just notice it.What makes this situation complicated?Where do you feel pulled in different directions?What feels most important to you here?Now, gently ask:What might love look like in this moment?Stay there. Don’t rush to an answer.Trust that you are not alone in this.When you’re ready, take one small step in the direction of love.Close with this prayer:Come, Holy Spirit. Teach me what love requires. Give me the wisdom to take the next step. And the courage to follow where you lead. Amen. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jakeowensby.substack.com/subscribe