20 Steps Make All the Difference...

Sort of an impromptu post here.  Shayla and I both have class on Tuesday night and typically we get coffee and go for a walk in order to catch up on the day, sometimes pray together, and just relax before class.  Tonight as we were on the "final approach" to our classes there was a fork in the sidewalk that led to our two respective buildings.  Normally we are running a little late (to us that means we'll make it to class on time rather than 5 minutes early lol) and therefore say goodbye and split at the fork.  But tonight it made her night that I took the extra 20 steps to walk her to her building.  I'm sure she felt loved and felt all warm and cuddly, but for me it was just a simple extra 20 steps.

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