Month of February is such an exciting period for high school and college students. Though its the month without any holidays, everyone is enthusiastic. Everything around the city seems very romantic with Cafe Coffee Day's ad- "A lot can happen over a cup of coffee" and Prince jewellery's hoardings- "Platinum- For lasting love relationships." Some are in high spirits to express their love to their sweethearts for the first time. And for some, this might be the time of renewing and refreshing their love with gifts, greetings, bouquets and much more.... Even the oldies have their own past memories of their college days, which brings a sweet, warm feeling(though they might not show it out). Its a season of "LOVE" and celebration.
Archies and Expressions are busy importing special and new collection of teddies, greeting cards, key chains, posters and florists hunting for red roses and recently restaurants have joined introducing "Valentine's lunch" for the lovers. And for those who are in love- It seems that the earth has suddenly transformed into Heaven.
Why most of the love marriages which started so green and serene, is now ending up in divorce? The lovers who increased the revenue of Airtel, by talking for hours together before wedding, could not talk straight face to face after few yrs of marriage. Instead they have found a new mode of communication- through children. For eg.,
Wife : Ask your dad to get some snacks and fruits.
Husband: Cant your mom go and get it.. she sleeps the whole day!!!
Wife : Then what is your daddy for? an office going robot? (temper increases)
Husband: Instead of sitting in front of TV, your mom can walk till the market.. Atleast that will reduce her weight.
Wife : Ask your dad to tell this to your grandma(husband's mother). She rolls like a pumpkin...
Husband: (BP has already shot to 130/180) Ask your mom to shut up... else... (switches off the TV remote and gets out)
And remember the whole conversation is between the child and dad, child and mom. That poor, innocent little creature, at first wonders... and after few months it gets totally used to it that it silently goes to play with her barbie doll.
Recently I got an sms. It is very interesting....
BEFORE WEDDING
HE : I waited so long for this.
SHE: Will you ever want me to leave?
HE : No, Never.
SHE: Do you love me?
HE : Yes I did, I do and will do.
SHE: Will you ever cheat me?
HE : I would rather die than do it.
SHE: Will you be with me always?
HE : Sure, That's my pleasure.
SHE: Will you hurt me?
HE : No way.. Please dont think so.
SHE: Can I trust you?
HE : Ya!
SHE: Oh.. my dear!
To know AFTER WEDDING, read this conversation from bottom to top.
What's the reason behind the whole scenario?The LOVE which was once blind is now wide open to see the faults. The beaches and parks which was once cosy is now a place of endless fights. I tell you- The so called LOVE has lost its flavour. Why? Because, our LOVE is imperfect and is based on lot of expectations. It is not constant, and withers out when troubles and pressures creep in. Our love is not sacrificial, but selfish. It doesnt want to give, but want to get.
Then... what is TRUE LOVE?
Bible says- Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude; does not seek its own and is not provoked;thinks no evil; it does not rejoice at wrong doing, but rejoices at the truth. LOVE bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. LOVE never fails.
True love should have all the above said qualities. Only God's love has all these features. Though we sin and rebel against Him, He is gracious to forgive and love any number of times. Even the best of earthly love- the mother's love fail to meet all the above expectations. No human love can come up to this mark
Irrespective of who you are and what you are, Lord Jesus loves you and He is willing to make you His child and love you all the more. Will you yield your heart and soul to Him?
As Alfred Tennyson puts it- "Men may come and men may go, BUT I go on forever", people whom you love will come and go. When they come, it will be warm, fine and happy. But, when they leave, its hurt, pain and scar.
But this Jesus will always be with you and love you. He'll guide, guard, talk, soothe and be with you at all times. All relationships have a limitation. But its not so with Jesus. This Jesus gave himself on the cross and died for our sins,as sin is the barrier between man and God. If you believe this Jesus, he'll free you from all sins and will be your everlasting love and companion.
I invite you to experience this wonderful LOVE. Wherever you are, please pray this small prayer- Loving Lord Jesus, I believe that you died for me on the cross for my sins and thus you exhibited your love for me. I need your love and want to be your child.
The more and more you grow closer to this loving God, you'll possess the quality of TRUE LOVE. You'll become a source of LOVE to all those in pain and need and thus spread God's perfume to this terror stricken world.
Have a love filled life and God bless!
