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What happens when love becomes a daily choice?
Answer:
As a pastor and a husband of 19 years, I've come to realize that love is a daily choice. It's not something that just happens, but rather it's a conscious decision to prioritize and nurture the relationship. When we choose to love our spouse, it reignites feelings of joyous affection and strong passion. It's not about the romantic feelings that come and go, but about being responsible for each other, even when it's hard. In my experience, love is a choice that requires sacrifice and commitment. It's not about how we feel in the moment, but about choosing to put our spouse's needs before our own. When we do this, it creates a space for love to grow and flourish. As the Bible says, "no matter how I long for some other way, not my will, but yours be done" (Lk 22:42 esv). This means that even when it's hard, we choose to love and serve our spouse, even if it's not how we feel. For Susan and me, our love has grown over the years through the choices we make every day. We choose to prioritize our relationship, to communicate, to forgive, and to serve each other. It's not always easy, but it's a choice that we make every day. And when we do, it brings joy and passion back into our relationship. It's a daily choice that requires effort and commitment, but it's worth it to build a strong and lasting marriage.
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right thinking in age of chaos
john macarthur
true sexual morality
daniel heimbach
meaning of marriage
timothy keller
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
mere christianity
c s lewis
depression
edward welch
sacred marriage
gary thomas
confronting christianity
rebecca mclaughlin
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