Day 22 - Committeed to Love

The authors related the story of Hosea who chose to love his wife even though she spurned his love and was not faithful. They compare this story to God's love for us and make this statement:

"You can give undeserved love to your spouse because God gave undeserved love to you - repeatedly, enduringly. Love is often expressed the most to those who deserve it the least. Ask Him to fill you with the kind of love only He can provide, then purpose to give it to your mate in a way that reflects your gratefulness to God for loving you."

Oh heavenly Father, I thank You for Your great love for me. I recognize that I do not deserve Your love. Help me Father, for I'm a petty woman. John annoys me so much sometimes, and I find it easier to just go about my own way rather than try for the connection for which I so long. Help me choose each day to love John simply because he is my husband. Oh Father, give me the love to love him with. Thank you Father.