It's that time of year again--weddings are scheduled for every Saturday. Every time you get on social media you see at least three new people posting engagement selfies. It's wonderful. If you're going to be honest with yourself, though, you feel a pang of jealousy. Of course you're happy for that couple, but you can't help but wonder, "When will it be my turn? Where is my Prince Charming? Is he lost?" We grow up watching movies like Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast where the Prince comes swooping in to save the day. I've dreamed of that day (literally). Unfortunately, I'm not going to be swept off my feet and as much as I want to be, I'm not a princess.
It wasn't until recently that I learned that the only person who can love me like I desire to be loved is God. It's easy for us to search for someone to fill the void where Jesus should be. Having grown up in church, I always heard 1 Corinthians 13. "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrong. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth... Love never fails." The ultimate display of True Love was God sending His Son to die on the cross to save both you and me (John 3:16). I truly cannot imagine sacrificing my son to save others. Because Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice for you, you have the ability to live with Him in Heaven for eternity. How amazing to have a God who loves you that much!
I do not know whether wedding bells are in my near future or not, however I do know I have greatest form of love.