Everything is better when we feel loved.
Everything.
You don't mind doing dishes so much, waiting a few more minutes is OK. You'll talk to almost anyone and enjoy it, whether you normally get along or not. The list goes on. We can get through something unpleasant and/or painful oh, so much faster if someone's there to support us and love on us. We don't feel quite so lost, because someone cares to know what's happening, and is willing to help.
Sometimes, there is an unspoken love in the midst of a struggle. When I was at church a fortnight ago, I was having a bad week. Just not feeling myself, and so forth. I felt stressed, and my mind wouldn't stop whirling. Without a word, my friend Michaela C. came and started playing with my hair. She sang softly near my ear, and simply cared for me. Within a few short minutes, my heart had calmed down and my mind was able to still and to focus. Michaela didn't know what was going on, but she had noticed that I wasn't myself. She didn't ignore me, she came to help and made herself available. It touched me greatly, and completely changed my night. As good as a deep conversation can be, you need the little things to fill the cracks.
At the end of the day, the best you can do is to love from your heart. If you pay attention, you may just find that you have a lot to give, things you may've overlooked before. Let God guide you in your actions, to edify and to encourage, whether in a big or a small way. The ultimate affect doesn't always vary on the gravity of the situation.
Amen!! This is so true! Without a couple of absolutely wonderful friends sent straight from heaven, I'd have surely gone nuts these past few weeks while going through a very trying time. I want to thank the two of you from the bottom of my heart for being there for me. You know who you are. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! You're very welcome on my part. =] The gift of true friendship is not one to be undermined.
ReplyDeleteTruer words were ne're spoken. :) Thank you. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, it's all about the love! :) Love is so essential to our lives, and it's so wonderful to love and be loved in return and to actually realize it, no matter how small or great its form is when shown. :)
ReplyDeleteA couple David Crowder Band songs came to mind after reading your post. Do you like/listen to his stuff? Two songs from his most recent album, "Church Music," never fail to encourage me and remind me of the magnitude of God's love and what can happen when we share it with one another.
We Are Loved:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt3WvoP-Q2M
The Veil:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhOz9dqzxxE
The choruses are a bit repetitive, but each song as a whole is also great to... jam out to. ;) They're among my "pump it up" songs to get me through stretches of driving.
One part in "The Veil" (which I believe refers to the curtain that hung in the ancient Temple before the entrance to the Holy of Holies and was rent from bottom to top just before Jesus breathed His last [Luke 23:44-46]) always gives me goosebumps: "the love of angels becomes the love of men. Oh, heavenly light takes on earth and skin..."
Anyway, if you're in the mood for some upbeat praise and dance, check them out. :)
I've listened to a lot of their stuff, though not as much recently. I'll be sure to check out those two songs, thanks for the links! =]
ReplyDeleteLaura, I'm so glad you have this blog.
ReplyDeleteKEEP WRITING!
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~Brother Matt
Thanks, Matthew.
ReplyDeleteI WILL!
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