Day 39--"Love Endures"

Another fun dare. Yesterday we were asked to write a letter to our spouse regarding committment and resolve towards our marriage. I spent time praying about my relationship with Kendra and then let it pour out onto the page. I chose not to focus on those areas of the relationship that I have struggled in or not lived up to my end of the bargain, but really embraced this idea that everyday is new and I'm creating a #10 relationship from this point forward. I'm resolved to grow our relationship in areas that I haven't touched before...at least not really. Spiritually, Emotionally, Physically. I'm ready to go over the wall with my wife into a place of total submission to God and each other. To be open and honest with her and let her know that I'll love her regardless of the circumstances or events that take place in our lives.
This dare reminded me of a story of a pastor who's wife came down with a serious illness and was bedridden for many years. Instead of becoming bitter, the pastor chose to show his wife love by gentle lifting her daily and applying lotion to her body. He would sit by her and hold her hand, talking with her and showing her love. When his wife lost the ability to talk and control over her functions he still continued to meet her daily and love on her. Finally the wife lost her ability to recognize the man, but he still chose to meet her needs physically and spend time with her. That to me is true love, self-sacrificing love and this is where I desire to be. I'm committing to this as my goal for our marriage. 100% committed to reaching our full potential as a godly couple and creating Win-Win's for those in our life. Our love will endure...our love will fly.