Life Changing Love

I want you to stop and think a minute about the death of Jesus. I want you to think about all that He suffered, all that He went through. From the beating to the mocking to the nailing on the cross to the final stab in the side.

Can you imagine what pain He went through? We fuss and complain when we get a small paper cut. But to be beaten? Mocked? Nailed to a cross? That must have been the most painful death. And why did He do it? For us. For our sins.

And He didn’t have to.

No one forced Him. No one held a sword to His neck and tell Him that He had to die for us. No. He willingly gave up His life. For you. For me. That is true, unconditional, selfless love. He loves us.

Knowing that someone would do that for you no matter how you respond to Him shows nothing but complete love. That kind of love is life changing. That kind of love changes marriages. You have the chance to show that same unconditional, selfless love to your husband, whether he deserves it or not. I’m not saying go out and die right now for your husband. But I am saying that you can go through anything with your spouse because of the unconditional love. By doing this, you will be showing God’s love story to the world.

Date: 06-23-14

What is God teaching you?
Questions:

1. What are 3 ways that Jesus was the perfect example for how you should love your husband?

2. When your husband doesn't deserve it, where can you find that strength and motivation to love him?

3. What tempts you to hold back some of that love from your husband?

4. Unconditionally, how can you show your husband that you love him?