Love lets the other win.
"The wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield" (James 3:17).
"Willing" is the key word in today's dare.
This is an attitude and spirit of cooperation that should permeate every conversation.
I should be like a palm tree by the ocean that endures the greatest winds because it knows how to gracefully bend.
Jesus gives us an example of selfless love (Philippians 2).
Even though he had every right to stubbornly seek to be served by all humanity, he willingly laid down his life for our sins.
I should have the attitude of willingness, flexibility, and humble submission.
I will, willingly, lay down for the good of others what I have the right to claim for myself.
I must re-learn not to stay entrenched and unbending even though I know it will cost me pride and discomfort.
Instead of treating my wife like an enemy or someone to be guarded against, I will treat her as my closest, most honored and trusted friend.
I choose to honor the one I love.
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