I Love You More.

After some years of ups and downs in our marriage, "I love you more" had become a phrase that I was afraid to use with my husband. I wanted to choose my words so carefully, and not speak something into the atmosphere that I actually didn't want. I always want him to love me as much as I love him.

The more I learn that "Love" is not a feeling and it is a law or command, makes it easier to love. I am content with following the principles of God and being obedient to his word. The scripture teaches me how to love, and coupled with intimate affections, this draws me closer to him in our relationship and makes me Love Him More! I'm not saying it's always an easy thing to do, but because of the fact that it is desired by all and required by God, I purpose to do my very best.

Examine the characteristics of love in the scripture and take action to begin changing your mindset. Are you really exuding love?

1 Cor. 13:4-8

4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.

6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.

7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge it will pass away.