Love Never Fails

There was a time in my life where I had come to the conclusion that love was not enough to sustain a relationship, a marriage. While there are many aspects to a successful and thriving relationship I now know the truth, Love Never Fails.



What I realized was in the past what I thought was love, was not. It was not true love, the kind of love to withstand trials, heartache or the stresses of everyday life. It lacked. It, now looking back, was one sided. This is not love. This is not the real deal.

In the chapel my husband and I were married, the words "Love Never Fails" was stenciled at the altar. It was taken from the following verse:

Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails.
-1 Corinthians 13:7-8

It has been a principle we still believe and live each day. You have to make your marriage a priority. Both partners must work at their commitment, love is not merely a feeling, it is a choice.

We each have our own faults and weaknesses. We are all imperfect beings. We must strive to show and exhibit unconditional love to one another, even on the most difficult of days, during the most trying times. Especially during those days and times!

My dear sweet friend, Angie proposed a challenge that I debated on taking on. My plate is overflowing, my to do list gets longer by the minute. But, I realized that the challenge she proposed is in line with what I am personally striving to do in my own life. To find balance, and to make my own marriage and family my top priority.

So I discussed it with my husband, and just today he went out and purchased the movie "Fireproof" and the book "The Love Dare" from our local Christian bookstore. He and I love to do devotionals and read our Bible together, but in all honesty it was put on the back burner due to the hectic pace of our lives with now 4 children, one being a newborn, not to mention 2 toddlers and our tween. We have been inactive in church due to some medical issues with one of our toddlers, and miss our church family. We have tried for several weeks to get back, yet it seems something keeps coming up. So, even if we can't be active in church at the moment, we are getting back to worshiping and studying together. What better way to do this then to take on a devotional activity that will strengthen both our marriage and our family?

So, we are taking the Love Dare Challenge. We are doing this together. While our marriage is both strong and solid, we strive to keep it that way, and as well all know that takes effort and hard work. We are up for the challenge!

Are you?