...in the midst of uncertainty. That is what faith consists of, isn't it?
No one, except Satan wants me to be discouraged, lose hope, or love myself less; yet there are many who desire my progression. In the end, it is my own decision which path to take.
Reasons why I will never regret falling in love with him:
-To care for and hurt for and love another is never insignificant, no matter how long or short the duration.
-To see the careful hand of the Lord in the details of my life is a concrete, awe inspiring process, that builds faith and trust.
-To be loved by another, even briefly, changes the core of who one is.
-He and God have helped me to recognize my pride, and begin to change the way I look at others.
-He has helped me to learn concrete ways to love another without holding on too tightly, even if that must be learned though heartbreak.
-Pain is a powerful motivator to let go of insecurities replace them with strengths.
-Feeling that I have helped him along his path to where God desires him to be.
-Knowing that, at least, he will be a real friend.
-The assurance that if I will allow Him, God desires to lead me one step closer.
-To have discovered part of myself I am able to change, traits that otherwise I stubbornly would have labeled "just how I am".
-A precious glimpse of what it might feel like to be a part of an eternal family of my own... Happy moments do not have to be diminished because of future sorrow.
-Perhaps it is only though pain that the refining of my heart can accomplished.
-His encouragement of my writing and desire to teach, setting me on a path to further develop my talents that I might have otherwise just put away.
-Knowing that I chose faith over fear, even when it was difficult, and especially when so many times in the past, I hadn't been able to do so.
-Learning how to listen to, try to meet, and put first another person's needs.
-Learning to be grateful for what I have been given and experienced, instead of dwelling on what might be taken away.
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