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Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him show out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.

—James 3:13 KJV

God's love is so amazing that it should humble us and call us to a greater sense of accountability. Each person in the relationship should seek to rise to that standard each day. What are you doing as a couple to meet that standard? You must be mindful that your words are spoken in love. Your deeds should be done with a spirit of love, thinking of the other person first.

God's love is a selfless love. If your relationship is going to meet destiny, you cannot be consumed with just your needs. You must realize that the needs of your mate are important, and there is an expectation placed upon you to be intentional about meeting them. God loves in such a way that we know we are loved. He meets our needs. He is concerned about what troubles us. He is available when we need Him. These are the tenets of a true relationship of destiny.

Now more than ever is a good time to begin reflecting on how much God loves you. Strive to love your mate with passion and purpose. Is your spouse perfect? No. Does your spouse have flaws thatget under your skin? Yes. If you are committed to moving toward destiny together, you have to realize that cost of love.

Ask God to give you the spirit to love as He loves. Ask Him to forgive you for the times you didn't love when you knew you should. Ask Him to give you opportunities today to demonstrate that love in the world so that people might see Him through you.

When you embrace the love of God, you are transformed by what you discover about Him. When you love, the one you love should be changed for the better. Your love should add value, not diminish. It should edify, not destroy. This is what love is. This is the opportunity God has given to you in your relationship. Walk in it knowing that God is pleased when His love manifests itself through us.

LET'S PRAY Lord, thank You for showing us Your love. We recognize that we have not loved as we should. Help us invest more time and energy into becoming what You would have us become. Through our relationship, we know that we have a wonderful opportunity to show the world Your love. Grant us the wisdom to walk in Your love; in Jesus' name. Amen.