What is Love?

This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. 1 John 3:16

I have the sweetest, kindest, most servant-hearted, most patient husband in the entire world. In addition, my husband is a man of many words, constantly showing me and expressing how much he cares for me. I, on the other hand, am a woman of fewer words and do not always do a great job at vocalizing how I feel. So I write. 

Today I write because I was compelled by this video. The day I knew I wanted to marry my husband was a day when I was very sick. That day, he stayed by my side caring for me, communicating with my family, and bringing me what I needed. This little video brought me back to that day because on that day, I also realized if he would care for me in such a loving way when I was sick with a virus, he would do the same if I had cancer, when we had sick children one day, and when we were old. On that day, I realized he would lay down his life for me. 

So, on this lovely Friday, I want to sent a shout out to my Groom. Thank you for showing me what love is, for serving me, and constantly expressing how much you care for me. Your presentation of Christ's love makes me want to love a little better too. So, here's to you.