Emotions. They go where they please. They know no bounds. Sometimes they make us want to break away, put off all this weight on our shoulders, get out of this town, be free to start over...Sometimes they make us want to dance in the rain, even when it's colder, just spin around, and never get older...but one thing emotions don't do is ground us.
Love, the Anchor of a Soul. The Weight to be Carried. This is what grounds us. Have you ever been so sure of something that nothing and no one could tell you different? I have. There's something I'm so sure of, it's worth losing my life over. And that's Love. God gave me something that I can't give back cuz it's a gift. His Love for someone. He used it to teach me His Love for me. He showed me many things about this person, things I had no idea what to do with and still don't. Then He showed me things about myself. This person is a really good friend of mine. But we haven't spoken in almost two years. But does Love just quit? Or is Love crazy enough to stand the test of time? Ride the waves of emotions, over years and years of triumphs and disappointments? Through tears as deep as oceans? The Cross, I believe, did more than just give us access to God for all eternity. It gave us the chance to partake in the revelation of Love. That all of us are loved beyond measure. That whatever happened to you when you were 7 or 9 or 15 or 16 or 32 or 50 or 99 or 110, whatever hurt you so bad that you closed your heart and life off to the possibility that maybe things could be different, maybe Love could be real. Maybe it's not all about the grind of life. See, what Love did to me, was show me that every single fear, every pain, every lie I believe about myself and others, is completely destroyed. And all that remains are Truth and Love. What Wisdom taught me is that when I pray, I don't ask for things I have no faith to see happen. I ask from a place of Faith and allow my prayer to enlarge my capacity to love and be loved. Oftentimes real Love will get you hated. Or worse. Killed. I'm not trying to get killed but I'm saying, if Love was ever something that brought good into your life, it sure does the opposite when it's Real. Again. Past emotions and good intentions, it takes Love to stay faithful to something that isn't faithful to you. It's a cosmic joke to think you can get the universe on your side enough to give you everything you desire. I'm not saying that to bash anyone, I'm saying it from my experience. What gives you everything you desire is Love, because you realize you lack nothing when Love transforms your heart, body, mind, soul, you're free and clear. Freedom isn't just now you can stand tall and be the you you've always wanted. It's a positive effect as a result of going through life in Love. I'm by no means perfect. But Every day I try to actually get up and start my day loving. Sometimes this takes 5 minutes and then it could take 5 years. but Love is how the path for me was designed and it only continues to grow. even in trials and pain. even if the day brings nothing but sad and bad news. Love is worth it. I encourage and challenge you to Love and Love well. Let it start with you daily and end with you. Rest Well My Wounded Warriors
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