A Valentine's Day poem - reflecting on enduring love!

I wrote this poem with my daughter and future son-in-law in mind.  Their love has endured hardships and trials like most early relationships never have to experience. I admire their steadfastness and faithfulness to each other, and it reflects the love that Christ has for us. He is ever faithful, forgiving, and patient with us.  I hope that your relationships reflect this same love, and if not, it's never too late to start building them stronger.

Love That Endures

By Dawn Foss

Whether male or female

One thing is very sure,

We all need someone faithful

Whose love will still endure

Through the tears and heartaches, 

Whether rich or poor,

Healthy or in sickness,

We need love to endure.

No one needs a heckler

When going through this life,

Instead we need supporters

Not ones who bring on strife.

A happy home has peace,

Encouragement and fun;

Life's pace, fast or slow,

Makes time for one on one.

A heart of love endures

Through trials, great and small,

Because the person loved

Is simply worth it all.

This love will pay attention

To the other's needs;

Selfish, rude it's not,

Through prayer it intercedes.

Love needs to show respect,

God works through both of you;

Be a partner, not a boss,

Loyalty will ensue.

A useless noise is life

That lacks enduring love;

Forgiveness, kindness, grace

Reflects God's heart above.

So when you have the honor

To know such love like this,

Let that love flow outward

To bring more joy and bliss.

Enduring, faithful love

Sends a message ever true:

That God loves all of us

Of this we can be sure.

Don't take this love for granted,

It's real, it's not pretend;

Thank the Lord for love

That endures to the very end.

May this February (which I consider "love month") be a time of rekindling your relationships in a pure way, not with strings attached or selfish motivations. Honor God by sharing His love with others. Be faithful, and set the example so the world can see the power of true love. God bless you, and Happy Valentines Day!