Unconditional love is the greatest gift of all.
We love unconditionally when we find the uniqueness in those in our lives. We focus on their gifts, their strengths, and their beauty. We overlook any faults, failures, or weaknesses.
To love unconditionally is to give of ourselves, to forget ourselves, and to focus on the needs of those around us.
Children need the most unconditional love. They need to know that they have a soft place; a home in someone’s heart from which they will never face eviction.
How do you show unconditional love?
Chris Moore writes: “Love… What is love? Love is to love someone for who they are, who they were, and who they will be.”
You show unconditional love for someone when you:
- Accept them for whom they are.
- Enjoy and love their human imperfections. Find joy and laughter in their quirky characteristics.
- Envision, the possibilities in the lives of your children, spouse, or siblings. See them excelling and succeeding. Show and display your confidence in them.
- Easily forgive their mistakes and failures. Remembering that each of us fail and make mistakes. It is only human.
- Being honest with them at all times and not protecting them from the consequences of their mistakes. You need to forgive but not foster false outlooks on lives. Children need to know that they will be held accountable for wrong choices so that they learn from them.
- Make time for them. Share celebrations and times of love and happiness.
Finally, you have to love yourself unconditionally too.
Jesus said to love others as you love yourself. How can you love others unconditionally if you do not love yourself.
He was the prime example of unconditional love. He loved us to His death. He gave up riches in glory for us.
What ideas do you have for showing unconditional love? Share.
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I like your suggestions. I try not to judge. Just accept and not try to analyze why are they doing this too much. Have a great weekend.
I think we should adopt your attitude. Less judging, more acceptance and love. Thanks for sharing.
Your blog is such a place of peace and beauty! To your list, I would add that one unconditionally loved needs to be defended when the time is right. Never leave anyone, especially a child, to fend for her/himself when treated unjustly!
It’s so very true that we must love ourselves unconditionally first. That’s not always easy, but very necessary! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
It is so true that we must love ourselves in order to truly love others.
I think that sacrifice is a huge aspect of unconditional love. If you are willing to give something up to make someone else happy, then you truly love them.
I loved this article. I was just talking with a friend last night about unconditional love. I agree with all the ways you mentioned above for showing unconditional love. I also think it’s about seeing the good in someone and believing in them and their dreams; even when they doubt themselves. Loving them in all their perfect imperfections.
Tandy, thanks for the comment and your great support.