Love is a Gift

Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. — 2 Cor. 9:7

Love is the gift of self. A gift must be given. Like mercy and forgiveness, it cannot be demanded, pressured, manipulated, or extorted. Even God wants a cheerful (gracious, ungrudging) giver. Maybe the gift will be appreciated. Maybe not. Still, love has been added to the world.