The first half was spent at Living Waters, our last formal meeting. We reflected on how God had healed and changed us through these past four months, and as I shared about my experience in our group, I was brought to tears at the thought of how God has changed me through this program. It was a moment when I really felt I could take in and taste God's goodness in my life and affirm that yes, God has actually shown me that he can fill the voids in my soul.
After Living Waters, somewhat inspired by our sharing time, I decided I wanted to go on a date with my real valentine, the lover of my soul. I stopped at the nicest Starbucks I have ever been to (which, unfortunately, is all the way in Bell Gardens) and I spent time with Jesus. The Starbucks actually had a romantic feel to it; it had big windows with nice sheer curtains and the layout made it feel more like a nice restaurant rather than a cafe. So it really did feel like a date, as cheesy as that may sound. These days, more so than ever, I have been able to feel Jesus' presence in my every day life and so, sitting there at Starbucks reading the word, it was natural to feel like Jesus was sitting next to me, telling me how much he loved me.
Afterwards, I hung out with Rocio at her house and helped her watch her crazy nephew and niece, who got hyper off of the chocolate covered strawberries we made, which led to hours of lively activities such as hide and go seek, peek-a-boo, musical chairs, and duck duck goose until I finally suggested we play "let's pretend we're statues...and just stand still"...good times. It was good to hang out with a friend who reminds me of the joy and blessing of affirming, supportive relationships in my life. Yet another thing to be thankful for.
Thanks Jesus that you still bring joy and light to my life.
Happy Valentines Day everyone. <3
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