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Devotional
from Shenna
September
22, 2000
Good Morning Ladies.......
The Wife's Choice
" 'A new commandment I give
you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also
love one another.' "
JOHN 13:34
Since most wives are "in
love" with their husbands when they marry, what happens to
that love? If you analyze each individual situation biblically,
many would fall into one of these categories of sin that will
destroy love: selfishness (1Corinthians 13:5), bitterness (1
Corinthians 13:5), or fear (1 John 4:18 ). Often, it is a
combination. However, no matter what has happened and what she is
feeling, God can work in her life and her husband's life, and He
can give them a love for each other that they never dreamed
possible. God's love is righteous and unselfish. When godly love
is expressed between husband and wife, they will often experience
tender feelings and a "sweetness" between the two of
them. Their biblical love can draw them together in a more lasting
intimate bond than all of the intensity of their early days of
infatuation put together. The bond of love between a husband and a
wife is special because of the "one flesh" intimacy that
God has given them ( Genesis 2:24) . And even if her husband does
not respond in love, it is a choice the wife must make because of
Christ's command.
Have a pleasant day and may God
be your guide this day!
Shenna
sweet2cherrylane@yahoo.com
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