we seem to stumble often trying to get closer to the love of GOD.
First, one must learn to love, to give love to some one or something else. This means a sacrifice of one's self in the little things for the better interest of another.
the next part is one which few reach, because they cannot jump the hurdle of giving. This second step involves receiving love from another. It take humility to accept it with an open heart.
the third, unspoken part is when the love that is given or received is transformed and passed along to somebody else. No one can hold on to the the love of God and expect to get anymore of it.
In summary, first one learns to give love, second, to receive it; third, whether its given or received, the sender or recipient must pass it along. It takes enormous courage to follow where love leads. Its fruits are bittersweet, most certainly. I doubt whether the love of God can really be known by someone who avoids human love.
