Unconditional Love

"He himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that, having died to sins, we might live for righteousness, you have been healed by His wounds."
2 Peter 2:24

There is a lot of scripture today and I encourage you to read each one: Matthew 27:27-54, John 3:16, John 14:6, John 15:13

They all refer to what Jesus did for us on the cross. Let's camp there for a minute. Sometimes with all that goes on around me...raising Remy, taking care of our house, running errands, taking care of K, trying to find time to walk...that I don't think about Jesus' sacrifice. It's not that I forget, but I just don't think about what he did for me. For you.

"Jesus endured harsh treatment that led to death on the cross, providing people redemption from sin and the only way to be reconciled by God." (Smith, 31)

This love that Jesus displayed for us-this unconditional, life changing, sacrificial  love- changes who you are. It doesn't mean our lives are always perfect, but it changes the way we view our circumstances and we live in a joy that is unexplainable no matter what is going on around us.

Our marriages can have the same power. We can show our spouse this kind of love even when we don't want to. This displays God's love for us.

Challenge: Go an extra mile tonight to show your spouse how much you love them.

Questions to ponder:
Where can you find the strength and motivation to love your spouse especially when he doesn't deserve it?
Prayer!! And reading the bible helps me to remember that God has called me to love K like He does. If I feel my attitude isn't where it should be, I ask God to fill me with His spirit.

What things tempt you to withhold your love from your husband? Right now I am struggling with K's late nights at work. I pray continuously for a good attitude when he gets home. I also try not to focus on the bad but the fact he has a great job.

Until next time, have a great day!

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