Husbands, go all out in your love for your wives, exactly as Christ did for the church—a love marked by giving, not getting. Christ's love makes the church whole. His words evoke her beauty. Everything he does and says is designed to bring the best out of her, dressing her in dazzling white silk, radiant with holiness. And that is how husbands ought to love their wives. They're really doing themselves a favor—since they're already "one" in marriage.
- Ephesians 5:25-28
A love that is marked by giving rather than getting, I'm reminded to continue cherishing Ed even though familiarity - more often than not - breeds contempt.
Reading from the book:
"Marriage is a beautiful mystery created by God, joining two lives together as one. This not only happens physically but spiritually and emotionally. But somewhere along the way, you experience disappointment and the sobering reality that you married an imperfect person sets in. This, however, does not change the fact that your spouse is still a part of you.
Don't let the culture around you determine the worth of your marriage. Instead, it should be a picture of love between two imperfect people who choose to love each other regardless."
While I appreciate Ed and his positive qualities, I can't quite say I'm at the stage where I love him as much as I love myself. *guilty shuffles*
It's time to "let love change my thinking" and to nourish as well as cherish Ed more. *sits down to think of cherishing acts*
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