Thursday, June 2, 2016

"As Christ Loved the Church..."

Lucas-He Said:

One of the hardest parts of marriage is figuring out what "Love" is. People show love and feel love differently based on experience.  Obviously the Bible comes right out and tells us what love is, but in true American style we all have our own versions or definitions of love, such as: 
  • Love is that feeling you get when the person looks at you and you know it's all down hill from there. 
  • Love is blind. 
  • Love happens at first sight. 
  • Love will overcome all things. 
  • Love is tragic and dramatic. 
  • Love is irresistible. 
  • Love is irrational.  
  • Its not love unless you make illogical and uninformed decisions that defy all reason and sensibility. 
  • Love means always giving in. 
  • Love means getting your way.  
  • We believe in love like the tooth fairy. It comes in when you least expect it, steals something from you, and in exchange it leaves you dying inside or hoping for more. 

Does that sound about right? Some of our definitions of love are biblical but the application of love is flawed. Other definitions are romantic but ridiculously impractical. But the truth is, we all define love in different ways. Why? Look at the history each of us brings to the table: hurts, abuse, loss, broken marriages, broken homes.   With that being said, with all of these definitions and expectations floating around out there, how do we develop true love within our marriages?

Know each other. 

Think about this: When Christ gave himself for all of us, His bride, he took our sins upon Himself and laid down all that He was for us. It was a sacrifice like no other. In our marriages, then, we need to be mindful of what our wives need on a daily basis. How can I show her love today? What speaks to HER heart? There will be sacrifices: pride, time, frustration, money, becoming a fashion critic, just to name a few. How much are you willing to sacrifice? If  you ask yourself, "Is it worth it?", then you must also ask yourself the question, "Was I worth it to Christ?"  

Today's challenge: Get to know her. 


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