Love Beyond Words

We say "I love you", but have we shown that love to our spouse, fiancee, or girlfriend? Have we taken time to listen to our significant other? Have we done something to lighten their load? Have we been selfless instead of selfish? Have written them a love letter? I am asking some important questions here. It is important that we love them unconditionally. It is difficult sometimes to do that when you are in a situation that love does not seem present. We have to remember that God loved us unconditionally; even we were in our sins.

"Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do,"

Our Savior spoke these words while the crucifixion He went through,
He continued to love us even when we put Him on the cross,
Because without it, all of humanity would suffer loss.

He knew what we had done, and yet He did what He had to do,
He calls out to sinners such as me and you,
He loved beyond words and took upon Himself our sin,
He laid down His life for the souls of men.

What have we done to show our love?
Love by example, from God above,
Or have we been uncaring and rude,
Have we thanked them with gratitude?

The blood of our Savior was spilled,
And our sinful souls were healed.
This sacrifice was far greater than love spoken,
It was done so that man's soul would not be broken.

-Wade Jinright

Paul understood what love God expressed to man. If you are unfamiliar with God's love; then read I Corinthians 13 and you will understand. Another suggestion I have for you if you don't understand love and what it is truly all about; then watch Fireproof, a Sherwood Pictures film about fire-proofing your marriage. 

Faithful Friends

A friend closer than a brother,
A friend like no other.
A friend in which to confide,
A friend that nothing can hide.

A friend that is a friend without thinking,
A friend to you when others are shrinking.
A friend from long ago and still now,
A friend when all is lost, and you have won somehow.

A friend that came to help you carry on,
A friend that tells you that you are never alone.
A friend that can repair and mend,
A friend that is there till the very end.

-Wade Jinright