Love is one of the most powerful gifts God has given us. It brings people together, builds families, heals wounds, and reflects God’s heart toward humanity. But real love the kind that lasts doesn’t happen by accident. It takes wisdom, patience, and a commitment to love God’s way.1 Corinthians 13:4-7 reminds us:
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
Here are 10 powerful rules of love every awakened woman should carry into her relationships.
1: Love God First
The first and greatest commandment is to love the Lord with all your heart, soul, and mind (Matthew 22:37). When God is at the center of your heart, you love others from a place of wholeness, not desperation.
Rule 2: Love Yourself Too
Mark 12:31 teaches us to “love your neighbor as yourself.” You can’t pour love into someone else from an empty, broken heart. Self-love means seeing yourself the way God sees you worthy, chosen, and deeply loved
Rule 3: Choose Patience
Love takes time to grow, and patience allows it to develop without pressure. Rushing relationships often leads to heartbreak, but waiting on God’s timing produces peace and clarity.
Rule 4: Kindness Is Non-Negotiable
Kindness is love in action. It’s in the way you speak, the way you listen, and the way you show grace even in disagreements. Without kindness, love cannot survive.
Rule 5: Forgiveness Is Essential
Every relationship involves mistakes, misunderstandings, and disappointments. Forgiveness keeps love alive by refusing to let bitterness take root.
Rule 6: Speak the Truth in Love
Love doesn’t hide from honesty. Ephesians 4:15 reminds us to “speak the truth in love.” Healthy relationships are built on open communication, not silent resentment.
Rule 7: Protect Each Other’s Hearts
Love honors boundaries, respects feelings, and guards against words or actions that wound unnecessarily. Proverbs 4:23 says, “Above all else, guard your heart.”
Rule 8: Be a Safe Place
Love thrives where there is emotional safety. Be someone who listens without judgment, encourages without criticism, and stays present even in tough seasons.
Rule 9: Celebrate, Don’t Compet
Envy destroys relationships. Instead of competing with each other, celebrate each other’s wins, growth, and blessings. Love isn’t threatened by someone else’s success it rejoices in it.
Rule 10: Persevere Through Challenges
Real love isn’t perfect, but it doesn’t give up easily. It chooses to grow through storms rather than abandon ship when things get hard.
Final Reflection
Awakened woman, love is more than feelings it’s a commitment to live out God’s heart toward yourself and others. When you practice these 10 rules of love, you create relationships rooted in faith, respect, and lasting joy.
Declare this today:
“I will love God first, myself fully, and others wisely with patience, kindness, and grace.”
