I took a small hiatus due to Dawn's surgery. I'm back on track now and Monday was about being unselfish. I have spent the last week or so helping Dawn at home and trying to do the things around the house. I found that her job is pretty stressful and I think it was good to see things from her perspective. I bought her a card on Monday, which I know is pretty lame but I wanted her to know I was thinking of her. Today I called her to check on her and see how she was doing. I hate to hear when she is hurting.....
As spouses we are called to be completely unselfish in every way and submit to our wife's/husband's needs. It's hard to come to grips with that sometimes because it takes sacrificial giving of possessions, love, time, and tons of effort and tongue biting. Being unselfish means to unwillingly and consistently do and give. How is this accomplished as a husband or wife? Why does everything have to be about our happiness? bringing joy to our spouse should provide just as much happiness as any other activity. Are we not dedicated for life? If not, then why did we make that decision? You can change a house, trade in a car, you can change your wardrobe if it no longer suits you, but mates are meant to be for life. Pursuing our spouse should take constant effort, there is no giving up and there is no changing of your mind. At the point that the vows are given that is when we have dedicated ourselves to our spouse through the covenant of marriage & God is our witness. Being unselfish can only be accomplished by fully dedicating ourselves in every aspect of our life. Giving not to receive, but rather giving for the joy of putting forth love and honor to our spouse. Don't give up on the one you love and don't allow yourself to be fooled by "the world," it will tell you that giving without reciprocation is foolish and only for the weak minded. Give not to receive, give unselfishly and give out of love and you will reap the reward.
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