"God is Love." 1 John 4:16
First let me get this out there:
I didn't know there was a difference between the Book of John and 1 John until this week. So you know.
These three words are so simple and yet so profound, that it struck me like a bolt of lightening when I read them for the very first time.
I am struggling lately. My life has been on an evil roller coaster ride these past few weeks. It's hard to remember which side is up, and which way to turn so that it hurts the least.
And in the midst of all this, I find out the God is indeed, Love. And better yet, I felt it. And in case you need to know what it feels like:
It's kinda like a big, warm hug on a day filled with sunshine from someone you really, really like.
Last night at Divorce Care, the session was on depression. My group consisted of a few friends and a few people I have just recently met. As as person talked about their own circumstances, the others listened. And in the moment where one of us was feeling weak, torn down and beat up, the others were ready to jump in and save you.
Without even really knowing the group, I felt the love in the room for each other.
It wasn't summoned, it just appeared. And it was good.
Maybe it's there all the time, and I just don't notice it through the trials of life.
I have a feeling that, like the difference between John and 1 John, I have just figured something really obvious, but also really wonderful.
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I don't know that it is always there, though!
Last night was good, in a difficult way (or difficult, in a good way!) It says something when you get more kindness, love, and support from a group of virtual strangers than from your own spouse...
I still feel like I'm "settling in" to DivorceCare, yet I feel utterly safe when I'm there. It has quickly become one of the bright spots in my bleak weeks!
Hey Steff, it is definitely always there, sometimes we get so wrapped up in our sense of misery, sadness and the inequities of life that we can't for the life of ourselves, see it. Never doubt though that if you look, it is ALWAYS there.
I loved our talk last night, and glad you feel safe at DC. It has been the highlight of my daily living for me for a long while, and the people there are good, genuine people.
Maybe what was said last night at one point is true. Say to yourself, "I'm divorced," (even though not quite yet) and mentally start preparing yourself to move on to the bigger, better, brighter tomorrows you will have!
Hang in there!
This one was great Jeanie. We definately have a little family at the DC gathering dont we? God's love in action.
Rick
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