Forever Love
Awe true love…really? Kev and I watched a morning special asking the question “ Is there really such a thing as true love?” As they stated, true love comes in three parts: lust, romance, and work. Ironically, the people who were experts on the subject were not married! Why? Because the “ work” part wasn’t worth it. I can remember the “lust” part..and who doesn’t ? There was even some romance sprinkled in between the lust. But the work? Well, that comes when you say “ I do”. Marriage isn’t for everyone. But, for those who decide to take the plunge , it will require work. I look back at our friends, Mike and Jenny Lee. They were the kind of people who lost their two daughters to CF and endured the heartache together. Our friend Donna just recently lost our friend Ed to ALS and became a caregiver until his last breath. Some have lost their spouse in war and never did get a chance to say their last goodbyes. If you were to ask them if it was worth the pain and sorrow they would say “yes” because they know what it means to truly love and be loved. Kev and I have had our ups and downs but chose to “work” on it because it was a commitment we made when we said our I dos. I remember when we met Jakes biological mom and she was asking us a lot of questions as to why she should choose us. We told her we could only promise two things; 1) we would raise Jake in a Christian home and provide him with a Christian education for as long as we could afford it (and we did!) 2) we would stay married and “work” on it, no matter how difficult it became ( and we have!) God did the same thing for us. He showed His true love for us by giving up His only Son to die on the cross for our sins so that we could have a future and a hope in Him..to be with Him forever in heaven. I love all the romance ( thanks babe for the roses and ballon!), and yes even the lust ( it doesn’t go away Jake just because were old! ) but its the “work” that proves its true love. For those of you who know what I’m talking about, aren’t you glad you didn’t give up when it would have easily been an option? Kev and I know without any doubt that having Jesus in the center of our marriage is the biggest reason we have made it to our almost 27 years in April. I pray for those who have recently lost their true love; that God would bring you comfort and peace. For those who have pain of heart on this day; I pray God will show you His love and faithfulness to the purposes He has for your life. For those who are still looking for their true love; I pray you keep Jesus at the center of your life so you will be able to do that in your future marriage. And lastly, for those still working, loving, and cherishing your true love; I pray God gives you strength and JOY for the rest of your journey together …happy happy Valentine’s Day!