We are born into a "Me" society. Everyone is looking out for #1. We are focused on our wants and needs, but when we become involved with someone we must start to look beyond ourselves to their needs as well.Today's dare: Whatever you put your time, energy and money into will become more important to you. It's hard to care for something you are investing in. Along with restraining from negative comments, but something for your spouse something that says, "I was thinking of you today."
I think it becomes very easy as relationships grow to get lax in our serving our partner. Things like the television or Facebook or hobbies start to take precedence in our lives. They eventually become a bigger priority then our partner and we begin to become more and more selfish with our time and energy. Maintaining balance in our relationships is tough, it's especially hard because each person is inherently selfish but those that seek to fulfill the needs of their partners, find their own fulfillment through the appreciation of their significant other.
We need to show love to others the way He does. He does not put Himself first, in fact His Son called Himself a servant and even washed the feet of His apostles as an ultimate act of servant hood. When we put the needs of others first, we are doing what He has called us to do. "Whatever you do unto the least of these, you do unto Me.""Love is never satisfied except in the welfare of others. You can't be acting out of real love and selfishness at the same time. Choosing to love you mate will cause you to say "no"to what you want so you can say "yes" to what they need." The Love Dare
We might not always get a thank you or a pat on the back, but when we put others first we start to see the world through His eyes. Whether your married, dating or simply serving other people that you love, when you seek to love the way He loves, your heart will be filled with satisfaction knowing that your heavenly reward awaits you.
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