Sweet Love
For some reason, I can’t get love out of my mind. Not romantic love. You know, taking someone out for a moonlit stroll on the beach while some dude walks creepily behind you playing the violin. Not that kind. I’m talking about cleaning up your throw up and changing the sheets because you are grossly ill love. I guess I’m thinking of true love.
And, I don’t know why I can’t stop thinking of it. I haven’t been watching anything oriented towards love. Well, I take that back. I’ve been watching Tiger King on Netflix and love plays a prominent role in this addicting docuseries. Primarily the love of money. And the love of power and control.
Awww….sweet love. Even in these uncertain times, people are still making romantic connections. While watching the news last night, they had a segment on improving your ability to connect on dating apps. Apparently, since people are sheltering at home, they have increased their efforts to find and connect with someone. They are committed to finding the one their hearts long for. They have nothing but time, so they’re going to use it wisely.
My time at home has been an interesting mix of activities. I wish I could tell you that I start every morning off with prayer and Bible study, but I’d be lying. I usually lay in bed after I wake up and try to convince myself to go back to sleep. Just because this is a luxury that I haven’t had in the past. It never works. So, I roll out of bed and begin my day.
Typically, there is a short prayer of thanks for waking me up. I work out. And THEN, I pray for real because it’s time to get to work. My Bible study life leaves much to be desired. I literally have nothing but time and neglect to read a love story that has lasted through thousands of years.
I suppose that’s why love, true love, has been on my mind. Because God wants to whisper His love words in my ear. He wants to remind of the best love story of all time, but I refuse to sit still and spend time with Him. OUCH! You would think that in this season of my life that I’d be walking around this house in sackcloth and ashes reading the Bible out loud. But I don’t. I’ve gotten complacent in His love and care for me.
Because I know He REALLY loves me. Beyond meeting my physical needs, He sees the heart of me. What others can’t even begin to understand about me…He already knows and loves me in spite of that. But He still requires me to do better. Awww….sweet love.
God has shown up for me every day and intentionally loved on me. Sometimes, it has been through the kindness of others. Friends that call to check on me or send an encouraging word. Sometimes, through my crazy cousin chat group. And often by just giving me a spirit of peace.
I’m growing. It’s a process. My prayer is that you remember to show love and that you remember to receive love when it’s given to you. Hopefully love permeates your mind like it’s taken over mine. #wepreach
