I had an email today from a young friend going through some marriage difficulties. Ok, big time trouble. He asked me how I do it…you know…stay married.

Lori and I are sooooo different. She is dignified, I am down and dirty. She is sweet, I am sour, Lori is quiet, I am obnoxious.

What keeps us together is a deep truth, covenant. This is stronger than the lame idea of love today. You know Jon and Kate separate, or Brad dumping Jennifer.

I live my life to serve my wife…to honor our vows…I try to listen to her pain…heal her wounds…pray for her growth and depth.

What I receive on the other end of giving my life for her is amazing…she is sensitive about my world, she cares for me…is tender.

I see strength in her eyes which draws me to her.

And very little of this is based on the goof ball notions of love we see in the media today. Lori and I stand on the truth of Jesus…his unconditional, tender, committed loyalty drive a deeper love.

So I reflect on the wonder of God’s covenant love for us. His love is everlasting…sure, strong. I love what the writer of The Song says

…place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm. For love is as strong as death, its jealousy as enduring as the grave. Love flashes like fire, the brightest kind of flame. Many waters cannot quench love, nor can rivers drown it. If a man tried to buy love with all his wealth, his offer would be utterly scorned. The Song 8.6-7 NLT

So, let me know how you see love…can you go deeper to covenant?