i want to love deeply. not half way…not shallow…but deeply. i’m not sure how else to do it.

how can love be superficial? how can love be merely words? it can’t.

to have compassion that moves me into action…

i see the orphan that lays on the side of the road in india, begging for spare change, and my heart breaks.

…the alcoholic sitting on the street corner in new orleans, crying out for a glimpse of hope, and my heart breaks.

…the young girl in thailand forced into prostitution at such a young age, and later dies of aids, and my heart breaks.

…the salesman in downtown manhattan working 70+ hours a week striving to earn more money that he doesn’t need, and my heart breaks.

i see the orphan, the widow, the homeless and my heart is moved with compassion.

i’m reminded of what life is truly about.
i’m reminded that so much of my life is consumed with me and what I want in my life.
this life is not mine…at all.

i was bought with a price. Jesus’ precious love has taken a hold of my life and to live selfishly would be a shame.
to live and strive for temporal and earthly things would be a life completely wasted.

to love deeply is when life may be uncomfortable, but you don’t run away from it.
it’s not determined by circumstances, nor feelings but presses on. it surrenders to God’s will and finds joy in giving.

when i’m tired, exhausted, worn out, given up, vulnerable, empty- will i continue to love? this is true love. agape love. it perseveres. it continues. it’s unconditional…

argentina was more than amazing and beautiful….

write more soon : )

love…