It is often said that love is blind and that you overlook a person’s faults because of the love you have for them. That may be true but not necessarily the reason you overlook faults. You love in spite of a person’s faults because you may see the potential life you can both share together. Besides, you undoubtedly have a few faults yourself.
Many years ago I heard Janet say I love you. To be honest she was my first “real” girlfriend and I could not process those words or understand what they meant. So I said “I don’t know much about love, but I do dig the hell out of you.” Cut me some slack, it was the 70’s. Janet’s heart had a vision of what our relationship could become. She was wise beyond her years. I was a 16 year old boy which should be explanation enough.
As you might expect our relationship had an uneven start. Be that as it may, that was a defining moment in our life. It was a moment I could not shake. Do you remember that moment when you knew your spouse just might be working their way into your heart? Do you remember how you reacted or felt about those words or actions that made your heart think about them? I never want to forget that moment or those tingling sensations that went down my spine. It is that exact moment that will fuel you to be resolute in your will to provide for the needs of God’s gift in your life. Every day I have a moment when I pause and remember how much she really means to me. You see I know that our life together was ordained by God before we both breathed this air. Take a moment today to remember and give thanks for your gift… God’s love is not blind.
A writer said … “To love and be loved is to feel the Son from both sides.”
My God, My Father, My redeemer… Thank you for the gift of companionship, friendship, love and affection that you have provided for me through my spouse. Please allow me to honor your gift in a real way that will reflect your love for the church. You died for the church. I ask that you give me the never ending purpose and will to revere and respect my spouse until that time when you call us home… Amen
