True Love

It seems like for the last year I have been on an amazing journey, falling in love with my Lord and Saviour in a way that I never have before and so it is hard for me to admit, I am watching and thoroughly enjoying a show that is so worldly and sinful, but am smiling all over myself as the Batchelorette finds love once again. Let me just say that I chose Roberto for her from day one, so I hope they really do make it. Yes, I am not stupid and I know that love found on those shows never lasts. There is though in the hearts of women that little girl that still hopes for the fairy tale, for the love that sweeps us off our feet.

Marriage is such a funny relationship. In dating we search for that tingly, love at first sight feeling, but ultimately I have learned that the love that grows from the slow and steady, day in and day out love that you know will be there for you no matter what, is what marriage is really all about. Relationships are hard work but God created them male and female and I think that is what gives us that continuous yearning for a partner in our lives. My first marriage lasted 21 years, thinking I would never marry again when we divorced, I was surprised when I realized I did not want to live alone, I wanted the fairy tale so I married again, a disastrous marriage that broke my heart and spirit for many years after it broke up. You would think that would have convinced me to stay single but I was not created to be alone. I was created to be a helpmate and to have a mate that loved me, protected me and takes care of me so I married once again. I am not proud of the fact I have been married three times, but I know this time, that although my heart is battered and a little worse for the wear I have found a mate that truly loves me and there is no fear or worry that he will leave me for another or because I have grown old and not as attractive as I once was, but that he is there through thick and thin, for better and worse as long as we both shall live.

My Lord and Saviour gives me the same love and assurance in my relationship with Him. I may mess up and put others ahead of Him at times, but His love is unfailing and He promises to never leave me or forsake me. The assurance He offers me is so wonderful and if we can truly embrace it and work for a relationship with our Lord the blessings of His presence from now through eternity is ours to enjoy.