Make love a verb!

So...today was a very informative day at church.

Last week we started a Sunday school class 8 week program called "Staying in Love". There are so many matchmaker's out there to help you FALL in love, but how many of you can say you actually know of people who help couples STAY in love? I didn't know of ANY until we were introduced to Andy Stanley.

We were put to the test to put each other before ourselves and to MUTUALLY submit to one another and love us as he loved us. "No you first, no you first, no you first..."! Then today we had a discussion about it. Until this class I never looked at love as a verb. I always looked at it as something you felt, an emotion, but once it was put into this perspective and it really made me reflect on a lot and let me tell you, its a magicall sentence...Make love a verb! I mean, how much of us complain all the time about how our significant other constantly forgets about the things they did to make us fall in love with them in the first place?! I am sure all of us have had thought that at least from time to time...I know I have. But remembering to MAKE love...a verb that is ;)...to each other on a daily basis, in the little things, is so important. Whether it's that kiss on the forehead just before going to sleep, the wrap around hug from behind while your wife or husband is cooking, or giving your partner the remote for the night.

It is so easy for all of us to fall into a rut, thinking once we FALL in love, the work is done...but its not. So many marriages fail these days, or become just..."there"...but they are no longer alive, because we forget. We forget that STAYING in love takes work and effort. None of us are perfect, even when we wish the other could be. So ladies, cut your man some slack and the next time he forgets to call you or does something behind your back, chances are it was either a mere slip of the mind or something much deeper to WHAT he did...so forgive him. And men, the next time your lady starts yelling at you about not doing the dishes or helping with the kids, cut her some slack too. She's probably just overwhelmed and simply just needs a really big hug...so forgive her.

Bottom line...MAKE LOVE A VERB! Guys, on your way home from work stop by your local florist and get a nice bouqet of flowers, just because :). Girls, on your way home from work or an outing with the kids, stop by the local liquor store and grab your guy a 6 pack of beer, just because :). Moms, spend those extra 10 minutes you would on your computer or phone cuddling with your kids, because before long, they won't want anymore "cuddle" time. And dads, instead of plopping in front of the TV EVERY night after work, take those extra 10 minutes and play barbie with your daughter or cowboys and Indians with your boy. Just remind the people you love the most in your life that you care. These are such small gestures that mean SO much!

So...as god said, love one another as I have loved you...forgive even when they may not deserve it, sacrifice even when your scared, hope even when all may seem lost, and have faith to give you the strength and the courage to move forward with each other. And...MAKE LOVE! A verb that is :P!

Till next time bloggers...and God Bless <3