Dare 40

Love is a covenant

There is a difference between a covenant and a contract.  A contract is usually written and based on distrust and outlines the conditions & consequences if broken.  A covenant on the other hand is a verbal commitment based on trust, assuring someone that my promise is unconditional and good for life.  a contract is self serving and a covenant is for the benefit of others.  Contracts can be broken, covenants are meant to be unbroken.

Marriage is the strongest covenant on earth between 2 people and through the vows it is a publicly spoken premeditated promise witnessed by others.  And because the Spirit of God is in us we can exercise the role of covenant keeper.

Now that I understand this I can take on this role in all my relationships.