Saturday, August 20, 2011

A Very Special Reunion


The Starmer Family vacation - Gunnison National Forest: We have established so many wonderful memories in CO once again!  God was so gracious in his timing to allow my knight to be able to be with us for part of our week long vacation in the majestic mountains!  Honey, I pray for you every day.  Here is a small portion of one of my devotions on the trip home.  When I read it, I thought of you and hope it is a blessing to your heart. Know you are dearly loved by all of us here but more so by your great Father! This is a trying time, but we have and will make it through! I love you!

"Love Always Perserveres"
1Corinthians 13:7

Love always perserveres. It does not give up. This is why the love commitment of husbands and wives is "till death do us part." This is the assurance that accompanies love, for it is loyal in the face of hard times. Love becomes better instead of bitter when experiencing the raw deal.  God's grace and love provide you the lasting ability for extraordinary love. Indeed, if your heavenly Father didn't personally love you, you love would be lethargic.  It would be sluggish in its application to others if you were not daily loved by the Lord.  You can't be an unconditional lover if you don't receive the unconditional love of Jesus.  Therefore, love always perseveres in the pricess of being loved and expanding love.