Let's Love Each Other Better

I love sitting in the car with my grandparents. After 51 years of marriage, they still hold hands as my grandfather drives my grandmother to her destination. It has always been one of my favorite views from the backseat.

Sometimes they'll be lost in conversation. Other times, they will simply sit side-by-side saying nothing at all. But their interlocked fingers have always spoken volumes to me.

51 years of marriage is a long time. I'm sure they've had rough moments. I'm sure they've had to fight for their marriage. I'm sure they have driven each other crazy a time or two. But despite the ups and downs, they still hold hands. And I love them for showing me--even though they probably never realized that they were--how to love each other well.

Love isn't always a marriage. It comes in many different forms. A child and parent. Siblings. Friendship. It's a beautiful expression of how we feel about one another. It's in our actions. It's the way we selflessly give to the people God brings into our lives. It's compromise. It's putting someone else's needs above our own.

I don't always love people the way I should. I allow their choices to cloud my judgement. I let the world rob me of my energy and time. I beat myself up about the opportunities I let pass. Then the image of my grandparents comes to mind. And it reminds me that we should always aim to love each other better.

Tomorrow isn't a guarantee. Our moments in this life are fleeting. Let's love each other better. May that always be our goal.

"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins." 1 Peter 4:8

--Jessica