the greatest gift.

it is not bound by time and space.
it is not restricted to a warm embrace or "sloppy wet kiss."
it is not defined by a deed or a donation or a day sacrificed.
it is not just a one syllable word with varied meaning.
it's all of this and more. it's too great to explain.
it's not desire, it's not temporary...
it's not possible...

without our One True Love.

i love how beautiful it is, i'll always be overwhelmed by it.
i'll never get over how incredible and perfect it is.
i'll always hold onto it.
the way He shows it, the way i receive it, the way i give it, the way He perfects it...
it's active and NOW, but it's gentle and patient.
it provokes passion, but avoids rapid anger.
it is selfless.
it is honest.
it is loyal.
it avoids despair, and offers HOPE.
it stands when all else falls.
despite surrounding weakness, it is strong.
it never fails.

i'll never stop longing for more.
more to give, more to receive, more to experience...

"love is patient and kind. love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. it does not demand it's own way. it is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. it does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful and endures through every circumstance..." 1 corinthians 13 ♥