Good Evening
Friends!
I pray you have
had a great day and weekend
It is Super Bowl Sunday here in the US – basically another national holiday for most
of us
My guys are all upstairs, watching the game, eating food
and having drinks
I will join them in a few minutes. But first I had to
post this message.
And yes, I am spending one more day on this concept of STORGE/FAMILY LOVE
It is the love which has
been manifesting in my home all weekend.
It is a blessing
having three sons.
Nothing gives me greater joy than when I hear what I hear
tonight.
I am downstairs in my room typing away
And they are laughing and conversing and just enjoying
the company of one another.
That joy will only be multiplied once any of them gets
married and our family expands.
I once asked my
middle son – quite some time ago – when he was going to start dating
His response was shocking as he looked me square in my
eyes and said, ‘Mom, I am a selfish
being. I like to spend my time the way I want to spend my time; I like to spend
my money the way I want to spend my money and I am not willing to compromise
right now. So, why get into a relationship and frustrate someone and have them
frustrate me?”
I was completely
taken aback at his declaration –
However, I had to give him give points for being honest & candid
YET – the truth of
the matter is that he is anything but selfish
He is one of the most generous and responsible people I
know.
Without intending to do so, he has modeled my love
message for today.
He possesses a
love which selflessly looks toward the needs of others.
NOW – do I
believe he still likes to spend his time & money the way he desires?
YES!
HOWEVER – he lovingly
places those desires second when he recognizes a greater need.
He is a pretty
special man!
·
He
understands the importance of a man looking after his own family: Taking to
heart [even if unconsciously] that one who does not provide for his own family
is worse than an infidel [I Timothy 5:8]
·
He
demonstrates a love which lays down personal desires: He repeatedly esteems
others more than himself. [Philippians 2:3]
·
He puts
action behind his love: He embodies Philippians 2:4 which reminds and
encourages believers: ‘Let each of you look not only to his own
interests, but also to the interests of others.’
All of these qualities are so important in a family
It demonstrates how LOVE
SELFLESSLY PROVIDES
I am truly blessed … and
so very thankful
Praying You Have a Blessed Evening
and Week!
Wishing You Much Love …
“A new command I give you; Love
one another.
As I have loved you, so you
must love one another.” John 13:34
