This morning I get to see just how much someone would give for love. Although this is just a short span in the grand scheme of things, it is a great amount of time none the less.
“18Jacob loved Rachel. And he said, ‘I will serve you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel.’ 30So Jacob went in to Rachel also, and he loved Rachel more than Leah, and served Laban for another seven years.” – Genesis 29:18&30 (ESV)
Jacob fell in love with Rachel at first sight of her. He loved her so much that he gladly gave seven years of his life to have her. Then it was that he did not receive her and was again glad to serve another seven years for her. This is dedication to love.
As of my writing this, I and Lori have been married for 28 years. And yes, that is double the time Jacob spent in service to receive his love. I work every day for this love. I give of myself to a fault. I do all things for her and for my boys. I sacrifice myself for them in love of them and will continue to do so.
I have to remember that this life is not my own. I am here to serve. I am here to give of myself to the one that I love and 28 years, well, I am just getting started. My first love is for the LORD. He gave me life and for that I will serve Him. He gives me eternity in heaven and for that I serve Him for eternity.
How much time are you willing to give for love? Are you impatient with delays? What if you recognized that the LORD has already given to you and you can and should give Him all of you for all time?
Trevor's Thoughts 
That is impressive about your commitment to your wife.
I have committed over forty years of service under very challenging circumstances to Jesus and do not regret any of it
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