ABOUT STUBBORN LOVE ❤️

Stubborn Love - how True Love found me

by Valerie Cook

Stubborn - fixed or set in purpose or opinion; resolute

A different perspective! 

Most of the time one usually thinks of stubborn as a negative trait. Rightfully so as that is the general way it is displayed. However, let’s consider it in a little different light- a positive light. 

I once had a conversation with a friend that led to this thought process. I reasoned being stubborn could be a good trait for the right reasons, although quite challenging to figure what those reasons might be. So I looked up the definition of stubborn and found that little positive nugget. 

My thought process shifted to considering the LOVE of GOD. God’s love for us is fixed or set in purpose or opinion. God’s love is resolute. If only we could display that kind of love.... My friend had never considered God’s love as being stubborn; however believed it to be a solid example and they could see my point. 

So when considering this conversation further, this little nugget of information has been enlightening. God’s love is Everything! It’s all encompassing, unfailing and never ending. It’s settled, established, immovable, fixed. It’s determined and set. It’s purposeful and intentional in thought and feeling. God's love is resolute.

We all have a stubborn streak of some sort within us... 

What if we were to have a God shift in that area and it became a positive trait? Be stubborn - fixed and set in purpose or opinion and resolute - for God and towards God-honoring things - like loving our neighbors as ourselves - like loving Him back and obeying His commands and guiding principles for life! 

God is so gracious and loving towards us - why not extend that to others? It is what His Word tells us to do. So be stubborn - fixed or set in purpose or opinion and resolute - to not only be hearers of His Word but also doers! The possibilities are endless! 

Join me on an amazing journey of discovering God’s "stubborn" love for His people through yielding my very own love story to Him! 

So who am I? I am a beloved child of God. A follower of His Son, Jesus Christ, who is The Way, The Truth and The Life. 

Identity is important. So above all else, that truth had to be first and foremost. I’ve been a Christian majority of my life; however being a “child” of God means I don’t always know what’s best. I can be stubborn and rebellious at times and need correction… but I am so thankful for a God who loves me enough to provide that correction and redirection - let’s call it pruning and refinement. It’s not pleasant and always challenging; but God is patient and has proven that challenges are opportunities to grow in our relationship with Him! 

Other than those truths, I’ve been a wife (though my claim now is being part of the Bride of Christ). I am a mother of two amazing children, a son and a daughter, though both are grown and married… so I have a beautiful daughter in law and wonderful son in law. Through my daughter, I am also a Mimi of a handsome little grandson and a beautiful little grand baby girl! ❤️

Due to an unexpected plot twist in my life, I’ve spent loads of time with The Lord these past few years. Let’s just say God had my number and called it directly! He said “It’s time!!” Thank God I answered (though I had no idea what I was about to say yes to)! 

Through it all, God has seen fit to give me a pretty wild story of His love to share with you… if it wasn’t written, it might be hard to believe. There are a number of books and ministries God has purposed within, and impressed on, me. Through His gracious press, He has led me to leave the workplace and devote this time to writing and stepping into what He’s asked of me. 

It’s all an absolute learning process… so please pray and bear with me as we navigate this new journey together. 🙏🏻 

Love in Christ, Valerie