I am also skipping it because I can.
So onto Day 3: My First Love
As an aspiring writer and a connoisseur of great literature I immediately thought "what is my angle on this?" However, the more I got to thinking of how creative my answer would be I came to two different, yet true conclusions.
My first love I have known all my life. This person is always right, always charming and just amazing in general. You see, the person I have loved most deeply, most often is myself. From the beginning I have been concerned about my desires, my needs, my thoughts. It is taking motherhood for me to realize just how much I love myself. I will always look out for me. I think it is OK to love yourself, after all the second greatest commandment is, "love your neighbor as yourself." However, I am not only called to consider others on level with my ability, greatness, talent, etc. (gag, I know), but according to Romans 12:10, "Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves." So that means that I need at times to give up my agenda for another person's. It's hard, but God is teaching me.
The second love I have had is my wonderful husband Josh. At the expense of getting too mushy I can honestly say he is the love of my life and God's gift to me. In the past, I thought I was in love with various crushes, but after experiencing the real thing I can honestly say past crushes were not even a glimpse of what God had in store.
Beyond the mushy, gushy, stars in your eyes love, Josh and I have made a commitment to each other. We wholeheartedly agree and live by the statement that "love is a choice." Even when we don't feel like it (which I am sure there will be days), I will choose to lay down my first love (myself), to love my husband first.
We're coming upon our first wedding anniversary. Looking forward to our 75th. And everything in between....
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