FOREVER in  LOVE

AFFECTION
Be patient in your love.  Don't insist on returning a harsh word that has been spoken.  Don't always try to make the last parting shot in an argument.  Love your spouse even when your mate is not acting in love.

WORDS
Words can build a relationship or destroy it.  Let your words be those that build honesty and love between you and your beloved.  Speak from your heart and your love will be healthier for it.

CHOICES
Love has its price.  When you stand with your beloved, you can not always stand with the rest of the world.  But it is the willingnes to make this choice that is a sign of true love.

CLEAVE
Learn to hold your loved on tightly.  Don't take the one you love for granted.  Tell your beloved of your feelings.  Love is a precious gift and needs to be cherished.  Say "I love you" today.

CRITICS
When others criticize your beloved, don't join in.  Be supportive of your mate.  Temper any of your own criticisms with the solid assurance that you are on your lover's side.

REST
God never said He would take away all your burdens.  You and your beloved will both struggle until the day you die.  That is simply life! But God has promised to make your burdens lighter, never to give you more than you can bear, and to give you His divine rest as you carry them.

WRONGS
True love doesn't keep score of the wrongs of another.  If you continue to tally the wrongs of your beloved and refuse to let go of the past, you simply cannot grow into a relationship filled with grace and forgiveness.  Forgive and forget.  you will both be the winners in the long run.

SUBMISSION
When you find it difficult to be patient because of conflicts with your mate, remember God has asked you to maintain your love relationship in spite of these challenges.  Be patient and help ease the troubles of the one you love.

COMMITMENT
The burdens of life may seem to be impossible.  Every day you observe your own weaknesses and those of your beloved.  Then you remember what brought you together in the first place.  You recall that a couple in love can pull a heavier load together than each can pull alone.  It's what commitment to stick together is all about.

HATE
Hate and love are flip sides of the same coin.  And sometimes only a coin's width separates the two.  Love can be wounded so severely that it loses its value and deteriorates into hate and despair.  Make both sides of your coin read "I love you." Heads you win....tails you win too!!

RESPONSE
How do you handle criticism?  How do you respond to the inadequacies in yourself and others?  Are you sensitive to the needs and ambitions of others?  Let God teach you to reflect His love and understanding in the workplace.

BANNER
Love your mate abundantly.  Be generous and tell your beloved often of your love.  Tell others that you love this special person.  Let love shine in your eyes and be demonstrated in your words.

LOOKING
You look into the face of your beloved, searching for a sign of romantic devotion, for a quickly returned glance of adoration.  then you see it in your beloved's eyes-you are well loved.  You embrace.  you have rediscovered why you are standing in love.

STUMBLING
Love is the light that guides you in your relationship with your beloved.  But your love isn't perfect.  Love canstumble and cause pain.  All that is required is for you to put the good of your beloved ahead of your own desires.  If you stumble, pick yourself up and start all over again.

SEARCHING
Gaze upon the sleeping face of your beloved.  When you were courting, words were not enough to describe your mate's inner and outer beauty.  Still, you want to know your beloved in greater depth.  Keep the exploration alive today and everyday.  Never be satisfied.  Always know there is more to be discovered about your bloved.

REKINDLE
Remember the first recognition of mutual love you shared with your beloved-the excitement, the rush of ecstasy, the tingle of fear.  Rekindle the passion of those first moments of love.  Treat your spouse as kindly today as you did on your first date.  You just may be amazed at the response.

PATIENCE
A loving heart binds up hurts with a patient and forgiving spirit.  When you or your beloved stumble, don't give up walking toward ech other.  Everyone makes mistakes in love.  Remember what drew you together in the first place.  Have patience and rediscover each other as the bond you share stengthens daily.

CHARITY
Don't underestimate the power of love to see you through the hard times.  Faith and hope are vital.  But the Bible tells us that love continues to win the day.  Tell your mate of your love even more when the hard times come.

WISE ONE
Love doesn't just happen.  It's God who gives us the power to love.  If you find it difficult to express love, ask God for His direction and insight.  He will give you the ablitiy and the wisdom to love better and stronger than you ever dreamed possible.

LOVINGKINDESS
Keep your eyes focused on the positive, good things in your love relationship-the qualities that brought you together in the first place.  Look for ways to compliment your beloved.  A single word of praise does more good than pages of well-meant criticism.

CUDDLE
Does your beloved seem far away, lost in concerns and problems?  Everyone feels alone at times-uncared for and seemingly without a friend.  Rmember, that's one of the best times to draw nigh to God.  He is your friend and constant companion.

WARMTH
Lying in bed with your loved one keeps you warm through all of life's seasons.  When you are together in your intimacy, you can forget the storms that rage outside.  So draw near to each other and be warm.

HARMONY
Love is much like an orchestra responding to the skill and care of a conductor.  No single instrument can ever be the sole star.  The music and the harmony of all players working together is what makes a thing of beauty.  Live in that kind of harmony with your mate.  If there is discord in your heart, " conduct it out" today.

CHOICE
You can't earn love.  Love is a gift.  You can't buy love. It's simply not for sale.  And it's especially true for God's love.  God has given us love because He has chosen to do so.  No one has ever been good enough or rich enough to earn His love.  So it is with your beloved.  No one is ever good enough to receive love.  We love simply because we choose to love.  Unconditional love is the most powerful force on earth.

LITTLE THINGS
Little words, like "Please forgive" or " I care" will make a big difference in your relationship.  Don't neglect the seemingly little words; they speak richly of your special love and attention.

LABOR
Love isn't all hugs and laughter.  Love that's deep and solid also involves hard work and sweat.  Spend time working with your beloved.  When it's tough, do it tough.  When it's easy, do it easy.  Then take the time to stand back together and enjoy the fruits of your labor together.

IMPERFECTIONS
Sing softly of your beloved's virtues.  Praise all good things.  Let your pride be seen on your face.  Let your love for your mate be a hiding place for your beloved's imperfections.

CAPACITIY
Loving someone is not always easy.  Everyone has blocks that often stand in the way.  Too many times old hurts make us cautions in love.  Ask God to continue to gring you to maturity and give you the capacity to love as never before.

LIKEMINDED
Love molds you into many of the shapes and attitudes of your beloved.  Seek to grow in the positive ways with your mate.  Decide together on what is important in your lives.  You are two...but your hearts must beat as one.

PERSPECTIVE
Offer criticism cautiously.  In any relationship, there are two sides to every issue.  Examine your own actions before you turn a critical eye to the actions of your mate.  your task is to love, not to criticize.  If you need to change your prospective, start changing today, not tomorrow.

DREAMS
God specializes in new beginnings for couples.  In the historic past as much as the present, God has given new dreams to couples and has stood with them as those cherished dreams came true.  Don't be afraid to ask God for a new plan for your future.

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