Part of the problem with the American obsession with individualism is the breeding ground it creates for a “do what you feel” lifestyle. It seems the latest trend is to reject everybody’s standards and all objective moral truths for the sake of ‘finding ourselves’ and the pursuit of happiness.
Live in the moment. Seize the day. Carpe diem ’til the cows come home.
…And all that fun motivational poster stuff.
While those phrases may make for cute Facebook statuses, they make for pretty crappy relationships.
It’s no wonder the concept of “love” has gotten so lost. We’re so hooked on a feeling that we’ve forgotten love is an active choice—and ultimately, unfailing.
“It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.”~1 Corinthians 13:7-8
But one wise, elderly woman is out to remind our generation what it really means to fight for marriage in a time when divorce rates are skyrocketing and the value on commitment is dwindling.
