Hearts,
roses, Valentines, candy… all the things you see advertised this time of the
year. February 14th is coming, but that need not be the only time or
excuse we have to think about LOVE! Long ago, it was decided that we would
honor the ones we love on the 14th of February. Maybe because in
Michigan it is so cold that you just need a pick me up! Brrrr!
My hubby
& I decided to take a Valentine Challenge this week from TimeWarpWife.com.
Yesterday the challenge was to write a letter to each other. I am pretty much
the kind of wife that speaks whatever I am feeling, so I have very few words
that are left unsaid to my hubby, but as I sat & thought about what I wanted
to say to the love of my life, so many other thoughts & emotions welled up
inside me.
I love my
husband so much! I cannot imagine my life without him, BUT there are many times
when life puts us into “hum-drum mode”… are we the only ones??? We can become
more like roommates than lovers! We let ourselves get so busy that we don’t
even take the time to look at each other… really look at each other! And then
if you have children, I can only imagine how hard that must be.
So I was
thinking about those moments when I have just watched him, times that he didn’t
even see me looking at him. It is those times when I could really see what a
blessing God has given me in this man! He is strong & good-looking. He
loves people, & he has a servant’s heart. He is so patient, which is a
big-time help for me. He forgives quickly & shows grace, which is also a
BIG bonus for me!
I write all
this, not to brag or boast about my husband, but to encourage you. My life has
not always been the way it is now… we have been blessed beyond measure… which I
don’t understand, but am so grateFUL for! I praise God that He is still working
on me… I am a work in progress… thank the Lord! Take heart that no matter where
the circumstances of life have you right now, it can change in a moment. Keep
trusting God! Be patient! Be faithful! Give thanks for where you are &
where God is taking you! When you feel like you cannot take another painful
moment… remember, as a follower of Christ, you are never alone! I swear… it is
in the darkest moments of my life God has shined the brightest, but I can only
see it when my eyes are fixed on Him!
“Don’t be afraid, because I am with
you. Don’t be intimidated; I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help
you. I will support you with My victorious right hand.” ~ Isaiah 41:10
As I was writing this, the song
Amazing Love came to my mind… the words of this song are so beautiful! So whether you have the love of a husband or a
boyfriend on this Valentine’s Day or not… remember where LOVE all began…
celebrate the love of your Savior!
Rejoicing
in Truth!
Carin
