And now abide faith, hope, love these three; but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13.
“Love is a many Splendor Things.” A song I taught my chorus many years ago. Young people love to fantasize about love, sing about love, or just dream about it, but true love does not come easy. There is a love that is true. It radiates so deep in the heart that you want to hold it forever. Yes, yes. It’s Being a grandparent!
All that other love is complicated! Don’t get me wrong, I love my children. I wear a simple bracelet with each name on it. My children ae my heart, and I love them very much. I watch them grow, making decisions about their future. And then, one day, they launch. Seeing their life in a new place and in a new way. One day they marry, and one day they are blessed with a family, A child priceless.
The first time I held my grandchild, a warmth radiated in my heart that connected this child to me immediately. And it’s not just the first child. It has happened with each grandchild, all three. It’s simply beautiful. I wear a ring with three birthstones reminding me of the birth of these precious little ones, and he love God has given to me.
In my heart I also know that Gid is why I feel this way. God is love. God is true love that only He can provide. I pray that my life shows my true love and devotion for HIM. Where would I be without God? I don’t really want to know. He loves us more than anyone can comprehend. Thank you, God.
Oh Lord, how excellent is your name in all the earth. You made us a little lower than the angels and created a beautiful creature in us. Help us to always honor and love you. It’s hard to believe sometimes that you still love us despite our weaknesses. Your love is mighty. Your love is sufficient.