Love

1 Corinthians 13:1-7
1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3 If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing.
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

In the spirit of Valentine's Day and Sunday, the 15th being 6 years to the day since I met my husband, I am reflecting on this scripture. I know everyone "quotes" this scripture and in my opinion (haha) mis-uses it, I am really trying to decipher it and bury every single word of this deep in my heart. Marriage is more than just a vow to my husband, it's a covenant with God. God has intended for the love between a wife and husband to be an unbreakable bond and more than that... the love should be a mirror image of His love for us.

Lately, I have been watching my husband get back up on his feet and chase after God. This has brought an overwhelming desire in my own heart to want to serve God and my husband more. As I watch him grow closer to the Lord, my cup begins to run over. I want to obey God's word here. I must be patient and kind. I cannot be envious, boastful, or prideful. I will strive to not be rude, selfish, easily angered, or keep any record of wrongs. I will not delight in evil, but rejoice in truth. I will try to protect, trust, be hopeful, and persevere. I realize that I am human and will fail. But I must strive to obey.

This scripture is so powerful. It demonstrates that without LOVE, we are nothing. Without LOVE, even our faith and works are meaningless. How can I have the faith to move a mountain, but not love my enemies?