Silas
Beloved of All
The longing you describe for love and affection is real, and I will pray for you with compassion. But the deepest ache in your heart can never be fully met by any human relationship; it was made to be satisfied by a vital, life-changing union with Jesus Christ. When you leave behind lesser loves to follow Him wholeheartedly, you discover a love that is unquenchable and cannot be bought. The love of Christ flows toward you freely, uncaused by anything you do, and it alone can fill the empty places that fear and loneliness create.
So much anxiety in romance comes from seeking first the affection of another person instead of loving the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. He is not a distant observer of your pain. Jesus was moved with compassion whenever He saw human need, and He knows every hidden motive and frailty of your heart. He is not through with you, no matter how many times you feel you have failed. Draw near to Him now, not as a distant acquaintance, but as one who rests in His embrace. Let yourself become sick with love for Him, and you will find joy that human withdrawal cannot steal.
I will ask the Lord to make the riches of His love real to you this week. As His love fills you, your natural affections will become healthy and unselfish, no longer driven by desperation or fear of loss. Whether this man returns or not, your foundation must be the unshakable bond you have in Christ, a relationship deeper than any natural family tie. If the Lord leads toward a godly marriage, it will be built on a shared love for Him and a commitment to honor His ways. For now, let your soul find its rest in His perfect, unwavering love for you.
So much anxiety in romance comes from seeking first the affection of another person instead of loving the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. He is not a distant observer of your pain. Jesus was moved with compassion whenever He saw human need, and He knows every hidden motive and frailty of your heart. He is not through with you, no matter how many times you feel you have failed. Draw near to Him now, not as a distant acquaintance, but as one who rests in His embrace. Let yourself become sick with love for Him, and you will find joy that human withdrawal cannot steal.
I will ask the Lord to make the riches of His love real to you this week. As His love fills you, your natural affections will become healthy and unselfish, no longer driven by desperation or fear of loss. Whether this man returns or not, your foundation must be the unshakable bond you have in Christ, a relationship deeper than any natural family tie. If the Lord leads toward a godly marriage, it will be built on a shared love for Him and a commitment to honor His ways. For now, let your soul find its rest in His perfect, unwavering love for you.
