Loving Through Deeds

Loving through Deeds

Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions.

1 John 3:18

IN YESTERDAY’S READING, I suggested that there are two basic ways to express love to your spouse: through words and through deeds. Today we’ll look at deeds. As we see in the verse above, the apostle John wrote that we should show our love for each other through actions, not just words. It can be easy to speak words, but our sincerity is proved through what we do. Do something to show your love.

Love is kind, the Bible says (see 1 Corinthians 13:4). So to express your love, find something kind and do it. It might be giving him an unexpected gift or washing the car that he drives. It might be offering to stay home with the children while she goes shopping or hiking. Or perhaps it’s picking up dinner on the way home when you know she’s had a hectic day. How long has it been since you wrote your spouse a love letter?

Love is patient (see 1 Corinthians 13:4). So stop pacing the floor while your spouse is getting ready to go. Sit down, relax, read your Bible, and pray. Love is also courteous. The word means courtlike. So do some of the things you did when you were courting. Reach over and touch his knee or take her hand. Open the door for her. Say please and thank you. Be polite. Express your love by your actions.

Lord, I know that both words and actions are important. Please help me to express my love through the things I say and do. I want to show my spouse how sincere my love is.

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