a new Valentine’s Day doodle: growing into love
To be motivated by faith,
rather than passion alone;
To be purposeful and passionate,
not windblown;
To follow my heart,
without leaving my head behind;
To be gracious, forgiving,
understanding and kind;
To be real and proactive,
not false and reactive;
To ask and listen.
not just talk;
To look beyond the facts,
at the heart—
is to love
with heart, mind and soul.
To be thoughtful and caring,
not wrapped up in myself;
To put you first,
and my selfishness at the very end;
To address your need,
instead of dwelling my own;
To listen to your story,
even if mine is left untold;
And when I speak, to do so wisely,
Seasoned with grace, ever discerning;
Humble thoughts spoken with confidence,
Filled with every intent to bless;
To give, and give, and give again,
without a thought of selfish gain—
is to love
with heart, mind and soul.
A love that constantly grows is a love that is here to stay.
“Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot wash it away…”
-Song of Solomon 8:7, NIV.
© shini abraham, from Treasures in Darkness – duco divina I contemplative doodling
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