Sliding down the rope, my hands are raw from holding on. The constant uphill climb. I had a good grip at one point. I was solid. And then strength gave way. My fingers loosened. Just a little slip. No big deal. I can recover from this. So I look up, reaching for the knot above me. … Continue reading Reflections on Love ~ Love Endures All Things
Category: Reflections on Love
Beloved
Beloved, you are the stars. A shining glimmer in the dark. So be bright. Be kind, young ones. Be considerate, caring, and comforting. You are the seedlings. We tend, you grow. Grow strong in Him. Seek life. Beloved, you carry the hope. Beautiful jewels in the making. So be hopeful. Be the clay, little stones. Change and form, let … Continue reading Beloved
Reflections on Love ~ Love is not Self-Seeking
Keeping little stones is a lot of work. An around-the-clock vigil that can break even the strongest. My daily walk with my two precious stones robs me of time. Their heaviness burdens my arms, leaving me sore and spent. Empty and drained. "Take time for you" I hear. "Do the things you love. Take care … Continue reading Reflections on Love ~ Love is not Self-Seeking
Reflections on Love ~ Love is not Jealous
Jealousy & envy--both original sins. We got kicked out of paradise for it . . . for wanting something we could not have. Engrained disobedience that started in the garden. Love does not envy. But I do. Almost daily. Her abilities, his freedom, their bank account. Since our precious stones came along I'm often most … Continue reading Reflections on Love ~ Love is not Jealous
Reflections on Love ~ Love is Patient
Love endures with patience and serenity, love is kind and thoughtful…" 1 Cor. 13:4 (AMP) Love is patient. I am not. My love is imperfect, a gaping hole in the core of my make-up. Patience requires joyful slowness--waiting without agitation. Waiting for little feet to catch up or tiny teeth to chew food. All day long I wait while … Continue reading Reflections on Love ~ Love is Patient
Two Precious Stones 