As I reflect on what love looks like in the darkest night, I'm reminded of my own marriage to Susan. We've been through our fair share of challenges over the 19 years we've been together, but our love has only grown stronger. We've learned to cherish each other, to support each other through the tough times, and to find joy in the everyday moments. Our love is a beacon of hope in the darkness, a reminder that even in the midst of struggle, there is always beauty to be found.
As a pastor, I've seen many couples struggle to maintain their love in the face of adversity. But I've also seen the power of love to overcome even the darkest of nights. It's a love that is rooted in a deep commitment to one another, a love that is willing to sacrifice and serve, and a love that is not swayed by the whims of the world. It's a love that is not just a feeling, but a choice, a choice to put the other person's needs before our own, to forgive and to seek forgiveness, and to walk together through the darkness.
In the darkest night, love is not just a romantic feeling, but a choice to stand by one another, to support each other, and to find hope in the midst of despair. It's a love that is not just between two people, but between a community, a love that is willing to bear the weight of each other's struggles and to find joy in the midst of sorrow. As I look at my own marriage, and as I look at the marriages of those around me, I'm reminded that love is not just a feeling, but a choice, a choice to love, to serve, and to sacrifice for one another, even in the darkest of nights.