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Your Question:
Can love revive a dying flame when we're feeling overwhelmed?
Answer:
As a pastor and a husband of 19 years, I've seen my fair share of ups and downs in marriage. And I've come to realize that love is not just about emotions, but about commitment and sacrifice. When I look at my wife Susan, I don't just see a person I'm in love with, I see a partner I've committed to, through the good times and the bad. And that commitment is what keeps our love alive, even when the emotions may not be as strong. I think about the example of the firefighter who rushes into a burning house to save a child, even if it means sacrificing his own life. That's the kind of love that's not just about feelings, but about action and sacrifice. And that's the kind of love that can revive a dying flame, even when we're feeling overwhelmed. It's not about rekindling the initial emotional explosion, but about continuing to serve and commit to each other, even when the emotions may not be there. For me, that's what marriage is all about. It's not just about romantic love, but about a deeper, more committed love that's willing to sacrifice and serve, even when it's hard. And I believe that's what God calls us to, as husbands and wives, to love each other in a way that's not just about feelings, but about commitment and sacrifice.
Sources:
true sexual morality
daniel heimbach
meaning of marriage
timothy keller
christian theology
millard erickson
addictions a banquet in the grave
edward t welch
power of a praying wife
stormie omartian
history eschatology
n t wright
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