Enter William Wallace on a horse; blood, sweat and dirt cover his warrior physique. The air is still, slowly his horse walks him down the hill. His beautiful bride once vibrant and full of life lay slain tied to a pole. For William, it’s too late, he surrenders only to pull out a sword and gain revenge on the savages that took his breath of life, his bride. Hence, the bloodshed begins.

Warrior like instincts, for the most part seemed ingrained in a man’s being. How many times have you pictured yourself as a heroic warrior in films? Maybe you’ve imagined diving in front of a bullet to save your loved one’s life. So why is everyday love so hard? Why does it seem easier to throw yourself in front of a gun man to save your love, than to throw out your ego, or self centered tendencies? What does it mean to really be a hero in a modern day film? It’s not about killing, fighting, or over throwing a government without an army to back you. It’s about love. It’s about real love. Love that hurts, love that angers you at times, love that some days simply doesn’t look like “love�. The battle is fought not with swords or weapons, but with love.

Couples, all couples, not just you, are in a battle for their lives as one. Love is not easy. In fact the most difficult thing one can do is love constantly, untiringly. The battle field is not a destination, but your relationship. Your interactions, communication, physical touch, even your silence act as weapons in this battle. Your only goal is to come out of the battle together. For William, it was too late. For those of us still in the battle everyday is a chance to win, a chance to fight, not against one another, but for each other.

1 Corinthians 13:4- 7
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres.

Love is a battle, and you my friend, are William Wallace. Fight, dive in front of the bullet. Your bullet may be forgetting yourself long enough to meet your bride’s needs, or taking time to really listen to what she is communicating. There is a battle and many would like you to lose, but you are a warrior in Christ, and love is your greatest weapon.

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