Since this week was "WOO" week, it seems as if relationships have been in the air. No room to think about anything else. And not even dating relationships, but friendships, family relationships, all of that.
This week it seemed as though I came in contact with so many different relationships in my life. Going on dates, going out with the girls, staying home and talking to my mom for an hour while she is out with my dad (ha!!)
But all of that to say, I am so thankful for the creation of relationships. I could not imagine if the Lord created all of us to be independent relying on nothing and no one. Although they are exciting some days and stressful others, they are still worth it. As I reflect on the relationship that my family shares with one another, I am in complete aw. I know that my daddy loves me more than his own life, and my mom the same. I know that sometimes the Lord gives me the perfect words of encouragement for them, and more times than normal they are there with the perfect thing to say to me. My brother and sister are complete joys in my life, and I will talk about them and how proud I am to be their sister to absolutely anyone. The familial bond that we have is one that is out of the ordinary, but unconditional. We probably act different than most, but we have complete comfort and assurance in the fact that at the end of the day, we have each other and the Lord in the center. If I ever find a man of God that my father is, I will be a very happy and prosperous woman. :) And if I am half of the amazing woman that my mom is, my husband will be a very lucky man! :)
The friendship department is also a blessing. I was reminded countless times this week just how amazing the people in my life are. When your best friend will call and save you from a wrecked date- you know that she is a keeper! :) (Thanks Kay!) But the encouraging texts, smiles, and time made for one another, are just some ways my friends show their love. Wow. incredible people. You know that you have great friends when you want to strive to be like them. I find myself just thinking the girls around me are so beautiful and I want their beauty that is within them, and the guys that just love the Lord and are willing to step up and make the Lord living and active in their lives. They probably don't realize it, but they pour into me more often times than not.
But the ultimate relationship is a relationship with Christ. Whoa. He is the picture of ultimate sacrifice, ultimate embrace, ultimate forgiver, ultimate listener, ultimate teacher. He is our creator and loves us more than anyone or anything could ever love us. I don't think I will ever fathom the love He shows. or rather; if it is fathomable at all. He even lays our for us real, true love.
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Love never fails.
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