LOVE

What people will do for love is amazing. Lately with my daughter home I see some of the shows she watches like Catfish and SVU to name a couple. There have been other indicators this past week including the greatest love of all. If you have not heard of Catfish it basically pertains to people with false online personalities. People are looking for love in all the wrong places and do not always put their best foot forward. From fake pictures, made up profiles and learning to use the right lingo to catch the best. What some people are looking for is a soul mate or just want to have fun. When you put yourself out there it can be risky and crazy people are everywhere. A story today talked about a first date from a website dating app that resulted in a couple of follow up dates. Being a New Yorker the bad news of the virus was overpowering her and the idea of sheltering in place for months in a tiny apartment bleak. On the other hand this new acquaintance had a nice place with a spare bedroom in Connecticut. Why not see what could develop? Hopefully it will not be a future episode of SUV.

I have lived long and married a few times. My mistakes and bad choices have hurt my family and created lasting negative impacts. But through it all lessons were learned and spiritual growth occurred. Love is a commitment. It takes time to build a relationship, be it with a soul mate or best friend. When I met my wife a choice was made to not kiss her or be intimate until a bond was established and a ring was placed on her finger. Not going to tell you it was easy but communication happened a whole lot more. Most couples focus on the physical than spiritual and inner soul. I highly recommend the latter to find true love.

A saying you have heard me mention before, this too shall pass. Many times I have seen marriages and relationships end early. If they had just tried a little bit harder or gave it more time a brighter future could have been had. In today’s world instant gratification is the norm. After a cold, bleak winter comes spring. This virus will be a distant memory one day. I believe all this because of the one who loves me the most.

God allowed his son Jesus to die for our sins. This is sacrificial love on a grand scale. Remember this when you hear the bad virus news or your relationships are strained by isolation or being locked down together. Today my wife accepted her dream job, so we are making plans. Not dwelling on the limitations of today but focused on what the future hold.

DO YOU HEAR MY HOPE ROAR??

My hope will not be deferred because……My hope is Bible hope——- All my expectations are in Jesus.

Faith is the substance of my hope.

My hope roars! Jesus is wonderful, and we are more than conquerors because of his love! Be safe and pray.