LOVE AS HARD AS NAILS

"...who for the joy set before Him endured the cross..."

Joy, knowing that millions of people would no longer need live in despair of a purposeless and meaningless existence, but are enabled to come and find the Source of life - in relationship with You.

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Although I am separated by distance, knowing that my OCF cell group is still there gives me a sense of comfort. But come December, half of the cell leaves - the half that I have laughed with, studied with, stayed up late with, and enjoyed life with.

And the whole of this year, I have only played in service ONCE! I no longer belong to a band or a music ministry...

Perhaps I was much too ambitious, thinking that I could survive without OCF and guitaring. Thus, now I feel lost, and not quite sure of what I am apart from all these.

Again, I am astounded by how this is probably the most perfect time for a guy to appear in my life (plus I'm working and of marriageable age and all!), except for this stupid-heart-that-won't-move-on.

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So...

I thank You, that in You I know I can always say, "I belong and am found".

Love's as hard as nails,
Love is nails:
Blunt, thick, hammered through
The medial nerves of One
Who, having made us, knew
The thing he had done;
Seeing (with all that is)
Our cross, and his.
~ C.S. Lewis, Poems