What is Love?

I’ve realize recently how conditional my love is for those closest to me.When the boys are good and sleep and let momma prepare supper, shower and feel semi human again then I love them so much. If my husband gives me foot rubs and tells me to go lay down while he baths the boys then I love him so much.But let’s be honest, that’s not life 100% of the time and most days 1 or both boys are tired and crazy, my husband needs some extra love and support or accidentally forgets that laundry he said he was going to do. Some nights I’m up every hour because Maverick has a boogie he wants to show me or Asher just needs extra cuddles and when it’s not about me and how I want everyone to act and be all of a sudden that love becomes conditional.I honestly cannot wrap my head around the fact that God loves us unconditionally even when we mess up so often (you know, that whole free will thing). It really puts into perspective to kind of love and the kind of God He is!And although I may never understand why some things happen I still want to love and have joy no matter what. I want to hold on to those snuggles, remember all the boogies and make my husband feel like the amazing guy he is all of the time.I gotta love my family first, I have to learn how to love in all circumstances with no conditions - kinda like how those precious boys love me. Because I am a big believer that our greatest ministry ever will be the one we have within our own homes. God is love. When we take up permanent residence in a life of love, we live in God and God lives in us. This way, love has the run of the house, becomes at home and mature in us. - 1 John 4:17