What can you do to serve the one you love?
The apostle Paul understood the significance of humility and how it holds us together. This is especially important in marriage. Paul said to reject "me-first" urges : "Let nothing be done through selfish ambition" (Phil. 2:3). Instead, we should value our spouses more than ourselves, and look out for their interests.
Humility in action means serving our spouse and no act of service is too small or too great. After all, "Jesus humbled Himself ... to the point of death, even the death of the cross." His selflessness showed in His love for us.
So what can you do to truly serve the one you love? What really proves to them that your love is steadfast and not subject to the storms of life?
Maybe it's as simple as giving him his favourite dinner, or as difficult as helping him or her through a long illness. Letting them know you'll stick through "thick and thin." Giving them the confidence you'll always be there for them no matter what. Of course this takes a lot of physical and emotional effort.
But whatever we do, placing our spouse's needs before our own confirms our commitment to them through Christian humility.
In marriage we will honour Christ by following His lead
Of sacrificial love and care to meet the other's need. - Sper.
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1 comment:
Great reminder, Rita. I've actually put this into practice (once again) over the last couple of days, looking for new and fresh ways of being a help mate and through that showing my love and commitment. Very fruitful indeed. Thanks again for a great post.
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