Love

A topic perhaps for yesterday but oh well. Sometimes we take for granted those special people in our lives. We become "comfortable" with them and not in a good way. They become part of the scenery in the world we call "Me", there only to serve and coddle us.

This is not how to treat the ones we hold dear. They are treasures entrusted to us by GOD. We are to help them to grow, to respect and cherish them. First Corinthians 13 describes that which we should aspire to. Patience(Love is patient), kindness(Love is kind), forgiveness(Love keeps no record of wrongs), courtesy(Love does not dishonor others) are all part of a great love relationship.

Respect each other. Do not be content to "win" in differences of opinion or fights. This causes grudges and distorts your relationship. Instead try to honor your girlfriend/spouse's point of view even if you disagree.

Compromise and sacrifice are part of any great love relationship. There will be times you will need to do something not because you want to but because it matters to that special person. Don't play the martyr but rather rejoice that you can offer that time to the person you care for.

Love doesn't grow in a vacuum. Remember to tell that person how you feel regularly.

And for the married, if love grows cold remember to pray. You should do this anyway throughout any relationship. GOD can rekindle love if you both are willing to take it to HIM.

Do not rush love. If GOD has chosen you for the blessing of marriage, it will come in HIS perfect time. Rushing this can lead to heartbreak.

I will leave you with two of my favorite "love" passages.

Many waters cannot quench love, rivers cannot sweep it away. (Song of Songs 8:7)
Love never fails (1 Cor 13:8)