The Greatest of These is...
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (John 13:34-35)
“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” (I Corinthians 13:13)
Today is Valentine’s Day. I almost had to spend it without my Sweetie because he had to do snow removal at work after 12 inches were dumped on our area yesterday. But he finally made it home late today, only to take a shower and head to bed.
I might not be with him physically, but I'm with him emotionally and spiritually. John has always been a hard worker and someone I could be proud of in his work ethics and relationships.
My husband has never been rude and I’ve never had occasion in 26 years of marriage to fear he would hurt me. Lots of women would think those attributes alone are enough, but wait—there’s more!
John is patient and puts up with my bad habits like not hanging up my clothes. He came from a generation where the women did the dishes, but he doesn’t complain about this task when it falls to him. Plus, he always tells me he loves me, which is really great since a lot of times I don't feel I deserve it.
So even though we’re not celebrating together in a romantic restaurant with roses and dim lights, I’m thrilled just to still be married to this guy and spending a quiet night at home. I don’t take that for granted and never will, especially since I just read that couples who have been married for decades are getting divorced now in greater numbers.
How are you celebrating Valentine’s Day? I hope it’s with someone you love and who is a blessing to you.
Take care,
“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” (I Corinthians 13:13)
Today is Valentine’s Day. I almost had to spend it without my Sweetie because he had to do snow removal at work after 12 inches were dumped on our area yesterday. But he finally made it home late today, only to take a shower and head to bed.
I might not be with him physically, but I'm with him emotionally and spiritually. John has always been a hard worker and someone I could be proud of in his work ethics and relationships.
My husband has never been rude and I’ve never had occasion in 26 years of marriage to fear he would hurt me. Lots of women would think those attributes alone are enough, but wait—there’s more!
John is patient and puts up with my bad habits like not hanging up my clothes. He came from a generation where the women did the dishes, but he doesn’t complain about this task when it falls to him. Plus, he always tells me he loves me, which is really great since a lot of times I don't feel I deserve it.
So even though we’re not celebrating together in a romantic restaurant with roses and dim lights, I’m thrilled just to still be married to this guy and spending a quiet night at home. I don’t take that for granted and never will, especially since I just read that couples who have been married for decades are getting divorced now in greater numbers.
How are you celebrating Valentine’s Day? I hope it’s with someone you love and who is a blessing to you.
Take care,
posted by Kayleen | 3:13 PM
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