A RAWC Star Romance

A RAWC Star Romance

Love is in the air!!! As evidenced by the influx of wedding related articles, posts and updates in the media including Facebook and Twitter, it is definitely a popular season to walk down the aisle! There’s something refreshing about a summer romance that is simply intriguing to the heart strings. Walks along the beach, sharing an ice cream sundae, holding hands at a family barbeque are just a few tell tale observations of the prelude to a summer romance! But before you begin to think that I’m on the verge of writing the next best selling romance novel, let me reel you back in! LOL But let’s first ponder for a moment. You meet someone you are fond of and as you spend more time learning, discovering and growing with one another your attraction towards them deepens beyond external and physical factors and before you can blink, click your heels three times, you’re falling in love. You’re communicating with this person every chance you get via phone, text, IM, Facebook, Twitter (you get the idea!) Not only are you falling in love but you are falling pretty hard, fast and feverishly. Chances are your primary concern is that the object of your relentless desire feels at least remotely close to the same way about you. Can anybody out there in the “blogosphere” relate? Unfortunately many of us have also experienced the devastation of the abrupt yet inevitable end of what would be called the “classic perfect romance”. While there may be a handful of blessed few who are still basking in the glow from that initial “summer romance” chances are, if you’re reading this you are in the large majority who has partaken of that bumpy roller coaster ride of a temporary romance at least one time in your life. But here is a thought…What if you fell in love and that love lasted forever and ever? What if the romance never goes stale (I mean providing you put in the time, effort and communication to cultivate that relationship?) What if you knew that your heart was 100% safe at all times and that you would never be betrayed, forsaken, abused, disrespected or defiled but rather loved unconditionally and fervently as your every need was provided and even your heart’s desires were met. This type of “romance” might sound unrealistic to most but this love truly does exist and I am happy to reveal that I am falling in love right now…with Jesus. The thing is that I fell in love with Him several years ago, committing my life to Him, serving Him unconditionally. It was a “summer romance” indeed as it occurred during the month of August. The natural relationship that I was involved in (engagement to my former fiancé) had completely dissolved, I had been physically ill for several years with no clear diagnosis and to top things off my grandmother had passed on August 6th of that year. I must admit, I was clearly vulnerable but I allowed myself to fall, I needed to fall…deeply in love with the one person I knew I could trust with my whole heart. Over time, I must admit that the romance seemed to fade but during those times I can’t honestly say that I put in the time, the effort or the communication with Him that would cultivate that guaranteed security that He promised me. He’s never once gone back on His promises and neither have His words returned to Him void (Isaiah 55:11.) He basically places the responsibility in my hands to ensure that we keep our romance fresh, exciting, and refreshing by staying in constant communication with Him. He’s a great encourager and lifter up of my head when I hang my head down low (Psalm 3:3). When the issues of life try to overtake me, He always gives me a “Word” that somehow fills my spirit with the confidence of knowing that He is with me and will not leave me no matter how hot the fire, deep the waters, heavy the burdens (Isaiah 43:2 and Hebrews 13:5.) He loads me daily with benefits (Psalm 68:19)… even better than a 401k plan! Sometimes He even gets a bit jealous and says I spend too much time on Facebook and Twitter! LOL But you know when I make the required sacrifice to devote to Him, He never disappoints!! Sounds like a fairytale romance doesn’t it? Isn’t it time you had the ultimate romance? Falling in love with Jesus is the best thing I’ve ever done…





Joy & Blessings!!!