February days are now gone and March has officially kicked in. I finally purchased a new monthly focus board. We ventured out for a day date which included a movie. I love our day dates. I will give my honest review about the movie for those interested. I wanted to see this movie as it was based on a true story. I did enjoy the movie but oh my, it was a tear jerker from the get go! It ended good but mercy! Let's just say that I am thankful that no one was sitting close enough to see my tear stained face. I am glad that I saw it but I am good for a while on sad movies, even if they do end good! My oldest daughter, her husband and their son participated in the Spartan race which is a series of obstacle courses that challenge. They done so well. As you can see from the pictures it gets pretty muddy! My three daughters participate each year in the Gate River Run. I love it that they do this together. They have so much support & encouragement from all the onlookers. I am just
Falling In Love With Jesus... By Dee Brestin and Kathy Troccoli. The book is about abandoning yourself to the the greatest romance of your life.
I've read the book once and now I have started it again. Amazing at how we find brand new insights to an already read book!
Dee talks about her marriage being in three stages.
1: First Love
2: Wilderness Love
3: Invincible Love
I've read the book once and now I have started it again. Amazing at how we find brand new insights to an already read book!
Dee talks about her marriage being in three stages.
1: First Love
2: Wilderness Love
3: Invincible Love
She says, "Most marriages never make it to the 3rd stage. Though couples may stay married, they do not arrive at invincible love. After the exciting time of first love, they get lost in the wilderness.
But...there are couples that find their way into the promised land of invincible love. This is absolutely the sweetest place on earth."
But...there are couples that find their way into the promised land of invincible love. This is absolutely the sweetest place on earth."
This is a friend of mine...Marsha Cole's parents! Love this picture!
But, lets think about these 3 bullet points in reference to our relationship with the Lord.
Sadly, a lot of believers never make it to the third stage of Invincible Love. They love the Lord and they have times of intimacy with Him but basically their lives are devoid of passion for Him.
If not careful we will simply wind up having a rendezvous with the Very One who USED to be the love of our life!
I don't know about you my friend but I deeply desire to have a mature and tender love with my Savior.
When I think about the sweetness of love for Jesus I always think about Mary wiping the feet of Jesus with her hair.
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John 12:3..........Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she
poured it on Jesus' feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house
was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.
Oh that we could be like Mary and love Jesus with such an invincible love.
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Happy Wednesday!
Hugs and blessings,
Cindy
I love your heart for Jesus, Cindy. Absolutely beautiful and inspiring!
ReplyDeleteWhat I think of when I read your sweet post is "humility"....Lord, please teach me humility!! HOPE your day is blessed, sweet friend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful reminder of our First Love!!! Selena Guest
ReplyDeleteOh, Cindy, what a sweet, wonderful post today. I love the beautiful pictures; they bring tears to my eyes and they humble me. I do want to find that book, too. WE all should get to the invincible stage!
ReplyDeleteYou are a sweetheart!
Brenda
I noticed you visited my blog today, but deleted your message. I hope you come back.
Awe...sweet picture Miss Cindy.
ReplyDeleteConnie Royals.....haven't visited in a while...been SO busy!
Absolutely beautiful, Cindy.
ReplyDeleteIt's all about the touch...
It's not just about His love for us, it's about our love for Him.
ReplyDeleteGreat post Cindy!! ((hugs))