What is the greatest love we can show to others when life gets busy?

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As someone who's been married to Susan for 19 years, I've come to realize that the greatest love we can show to others when life gets busy is commitment. It's not just a feeling, but a choice we make every day to prioritize each other's needs, even when our desires or rights may be at odds. This commitment is what holds us together, even in the midst of life's challenges.

You see, when we're swept up in powerful emotions, it's easy to be generous and sacrificial towards each other. But it's when the emotions dry up or become cold that our commitment to each other is truly tested. That's when we need to dig deep and find the strength to serve one another, not just out of obligation, but out of a deep love and respect for each other's character, future, and mission in life. This kind of love is what I call "love economics" - it's only when we have a sense of well-being, health, and wholeness that we can afford to be generous and sacrificial towards each other.

For my wife Susan and me, this commitment to each other has been the key to a successful marriage. It's not just about feelings or passion, but about choosing to love and serve each other, even when it's hard. And I believe that this kind of commitment is what the Bible calls "steadfast love" or "hesed" - a loyal and merciful love that chooses to put the other person's needs before our own. When we choose to love each other in this way, even in the midst of life's busyness, we find joy and satisfaction in our relationship that goes far beyond just external deeds of love.

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