Greater love

I love the scripture in John chapter 15 verse 13 "Greater love hath no man than this, that he lays down his life for his friends." Especially during Valentines day it gives us an opportunity to look at what kind of love we have. Is it a fleeting love, that when trouble comes you drop it and run? Is it a temporary love, when the going get tough you just shrug it off your shoulders and move on? Or is it a lasting love, no matter what happens love will remain? Real love will last through the years, nothing will dim the light! The greatest love is that of the Saviors when he died for each of us! Would we do that for those we love? I guess that is easier said than done but how do we get that kind of love? I think it comes with spending time with each other. Looking beyond the weaknesses of others and the shortcomings of those around us. It comes as we realize that we are all children of God with an infinite potential and plan. Valentines day gives us an opportunity to look beyond ourselves to those around us. I would hope that it would last all year round and that we wouldn't need a day to remember the people in our lives that we love. So start to day to remember what we really have!! The Savior truly showed us the perfect way by which we can follow him and gain the greatest love of all! I am so grateful for all those in my life that I love, my family, my friends, my leaders, my teachers, my companions, and so many more!! I am grateful for Valentines day to remember what love really means and that it goes far beyond the best gift that we can give! Love is deep and abiding! It goes farther than words!! "True love blooms when you care more about another person than you care about yourself." -Elder Holland-