There is a time for risky love. There is a time for extravagant
There is a time for risky love. There is a time for extravagant gestures. There is a time to pour out your affections on one you love. And when the time comes - seize it, don't miss it.
Hear the impassioned words of Max Lucado, who declared: “There is a time for risky love. There is a time for extravagant gestures. There is a time to pour out your affections on one you love. And when the time comes—seize it, don’t miss it.” In these words beats the eternal call to courage in matters of the heart. For love, though fragile and uncertain, is also the boldest act a soul may ever attempt.
He speaks first of risky love, the kind that dares beyond fear, that chooses vulnerability over safety. Love that risks is the love that truly lives, for without risk there is no depth, only shadow. To risk in love is to place one’s heart into another’s hands, not knowing if it will be broken, yet believing the chance of joy is worth the danger of sorrow.
Then he names the beauty of extravagant gestures. For love is not always quiet; sometimes it must be bold, radiant, overflowing like a river breaking its banks. To act extravagantly is to declare with courage what the heart longs to say—that the beloved is worth more than restraint, worth more than fear, worth every act of devotion. Such gestures are the milestones of memory, the sacred flames that never fade.
Lucado also reminds us of the sacred duty to pour out your affections without hesitation. Too often hearts are restrained by pride or timidity, leaving words unspoken and gestures undone. Yet time is fleeting, and opportunities vanish like mist in the morning sun. To withhold affection is to risk regret; to give it freely is to know the fullness of love’s power.
Thus he exhorts: when the moment comes, seize it, don’t miss it. For life grants but few chances to express love in its fullest form. Let not fear delay the hand, nor hesitation silence the tongue. To love boldly, to act extravagantly, to risk everything for the sake of the beloved—this is the path that leaves no regrets, the path that sanctifies the fleeting span of mortal days.
3TAnh Tu 36.Nguyen Tran
This quote feels like a call to action for those of us who are hesitant to show love or affection. There are definitely times when we should take bold steps, but what about the quieter, more subtle ways of expressing love? Do these ‘risky’ moments always need to be dramatic, or can the simple, everyday acts of love be just as powerful? When do we decide that it’s time to take the leap, and how do we ensure we don’t miss those moments?
PNPhuongh Nguyen
Lucado’s words feel like a reminder that love, in its truest form, isn’t just about steady affection but also about recognizing the times when we need to take risks. But do we always know when those times come? I wonder how many of us hesitate to take the leap, not wanting to make a mistake. How do we learn to trust the right moments and act on them without overthinking it too much?
KKhoi
I love how this quote challenges us to seize moments of love, but it also made me wonder: do we risk putting too much pressure on ourselves to make ‘grand gestures’ at the ‘perfect’ moment? Is love always about these dramatic, bold acts, or is it sometimes the quiet moments that count more? What happens when we don’t seize the moment—does that mean we miss out on love, or are there always other opportunities?
NHNguyen Ngoc Hoa
This quote resonates deeply with me because it highlights that love sometimes demands boldness. But how do we know when the time is truly right for extravagant gestures? How do we differentiate between genuine passion and just wanting to make a big impression? Maybe it’s about finding the courage to trust our instincts when we feel the urge to express our love fully. Do you think the right moment comes naturally, or do we have to create it?
NDQuynh Nguyen Diem
Max Lucado’s words make me think about the balance between passion and caution. We often hold back, waiting for the perfect time, but maybe love requires action and boldness in the right moments. When it comes to love, do you think it’s better to act on impulse, or should we carefully choose our moments? What’s the risk of missing the chance, and what’s the risk of acting too late?