When it only costs you 20 extra steps to make someone's day, do it. Small acts of selflessness (even the ones that aren't that costly to you!) keep relationships alive and make them thrive. True love is selflessness in large doses like Christ on the cross and in small daily doses like 20 extra steps. One thing I have learned about love in my relationship with Shayla is the value of small, daily, even unnoticed acts of selflessness is invaluable. Our relationship would probably quickly wither if we stopped these little acts. If you're in a relationship, do something impromptu to serve your other half; if you're not, serve a friend. If you really want to go the extra mile plan something specific that you can do to serve the other person, but don't do it for the recognition or for the expectation of a return on your investment. It's not an investment, it's a sacrifice.
"Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her..."
-Ephesians 5:25 ESV
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