At the beginning of marriage, a couple’s love for each other burns strong, bright, and high. Spouses are willing to go to any length to make each other happy and are ready to do anything to meet the needs in one another’s lives.
What most couples haven’t been taught is that this glorious state of strong affection should be carefully guarded; the fire must be diligently sustained and nurtured to grow into a mighty “Bushfire Love.”
The flames of love are similar to the flames of a gas cooker. As long as there is gas in the cylinder, the cooker produces fiery blue flames. But if the gas isn’t promptly refilled, the fire will burn low and gradually go out.
Many couples do not realize they need to refuel their love to keep it burning; they leave it to chance, and eventually, the fire fades.
When your love is fueled to burn as strong and as bright as a bushfire, it illuminates your relationship completely, keeping you from stumbling over one another. Moreover, the intensity of a “Bushfire Love” is visible to others, even from afar.
I remember when my wife and I met a great woman of God many years ago. I was surprised to hear the anointed preacher ask my wife, “What have you given him that he loves you like this?” We had barely sat down with her for an hour and a half. Besides, she was seeing my wife for the first time. Another woman of God, seeing the token of love I carried in my Bible, said, “How I wish I were loved like this!” “Bushfire Love” isn’t hidden; it is visible even when you don’t say a word.
“Bushfire Love” doesn’t only light up your marriage; it fills it with a fierce heat that keeps enemies away. Remember the heat of Nebuchadnezzar’s burning furnace? It was so hot it slew the soldiers who threw the three Hebrew boys into the fire! Similarly, the fervent heat of a “Bushfire Love” will keep agents of decay far from your union. These agents include gossipers, evil counselors, bad advisers, and those who peddle satanic suggestions regarding extramarital affairs.
How do you fuel your love so the fire never goes out but grows to become a “Bushfire Love”?
(1) Continually Hold Your Mate Dear to Your Heart:
Your mate is a rare gift from God. Treasure them, be utterly loyal, and give them your full allegiance. Be devoted and true to them. When your heart is in this posture, you will not be led into extramarital affairs.
Your love for them will burn high with pure flames.
(2) Perform Acts of Love and Kindness Every Day:
Your spouse is more than just your lover; they are a human being with feelings, needs, and dreams. They are your “first neighbor” in life, so be neighbourly. Go beyond basic marital roles: lend a helping hand, speak words of kindness, and empathize with their burdens.
(3) Forgive, Forgive, Forgive!!
Your mate is not flawless, and neither are you. When your spouse makes a mistake, be Godlike and gracious. Be quick to forgive. This won’t always be easy—especially in cases of betrayal—but two wrongs do not make a right. Forgive from the bottom of your heart so your union can heal and grow stronger.
(4) Practice Biblical Marriage:
Marriage was instituted by God, not by earthly traditions. When you and your spouse adhere to God’s commandments on Marriage, your union will be ablaze with “Bushfire Love”. Living according to His Word leads to true happiness. As Jesus said, “If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them” (John 13:17).
❤️ Tonight’s Bedroom Assignment:
Reread this devotional piece together before bedtime and discuss it honestly and soberly.
📚📖✒️Quotes for Reflection:
“Be generous to each other! Be extravagant in kindness to one another. Surprise and stun each other with acts of goodness.”(Anselm Ahman. From Lovebirds’ Devotional of February 5, 2026)
✝️Jesus Christ is calling you! Come to Him today and be saved!
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