“And above all things have fervent love for
one another, for “love will cover a multitude of
sins.” – 1 Peter 4:8
There are a lot of valentine’s cards being exchanged
today. Undoubtedly, some will be
exchanged in the middle of an argument, in the middle of hard feelings and
anger. When that happens you’re faced
with a decision. Do you want to hold on
to your anger, or express and accept love?
Go ahead. Give grace. Accept love.
You’re not so perfect yourself!
If you want to live a life based on love, without grumbling
and frustration, you have to forgive every situation that presents itself to
frustrate or anger you. Forgive it. Don’t roll it under the emotional rug, and
try to forget it. FORGIVE IT.
Toothpaste cap left off?
Coffee stains on the rug? TV
turned up too loud? Dishes left in the
sink? Whatever frustrations you have
with your spouse can easily become a wall between you if you don’t let go of it. Love allows you to let go of the frustrations
and anger before they build up. There is
no more powerful emotion for the human heart than love.
When those moments arise and you want to retain your anger,
or worse, express it loudly, remember your own idiosyncrasies and mistakes. Remember when you burnt dinner and smoked up
the entire house? Remember leaving out
the milk? How about the time you ruined
their favorite shirt? Remember that you
have been forgiven by the same person you wish to be angry at. Then give as you have been given the
forgiveness that you both deserve.
Life is what you make of it, and so is marriage. If you choose to continually hold on to
anger, you’ll live angry. If you choose
to express love, you’ll live a life filled with love. So open that Valentine’s Day card, and accept
the love. Move past your frustrations,
and realize what a wonderful gift it is to have someone love you, and love them
in return.
“Therefore, as the elect of God,
holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness,
longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone
has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must
do. But above all these things put on love,
which is the bond of perfection. And let the
peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body;
and be thankful.” – 1 Colossians 3:12-15
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