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LOVE: A Noun And A Verb
LeAnn Jahn • September 20, 2021
"And this is my prayer: that your love may more and more overflow in fullness of knowledge and depth of discernment, so that you will be able to determine what is best and thus be pure and without blame for the Day of the Messiah, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Yeshua the Messiah - to the glory and praise of God." Philippians 1: 9-11
"Tap, tap, tap....Is this thing on?"
The moment I read those words, I knew he was the one.
Yep.
David and I are a product of an online dating website.
Those were the first words on his profile.
The moment I read those words, I knew he was the one.
Yep.
David and I are a product of an online dating website.
Those were the first words on his profile.
I messaged him, wondering if he could ever be interested in
a divorced woman with 4 children.
I mean, I know they are the greatest kids in the world,
but most guys might hear 4 kids and
run in the opposite direction as fast as possible.
Later, we discovered he had messaged my twin sister first.
She plays guitar, David plays guitar, so...
Whew!!
Later, we discovered he had messaged my twin sister first.
She plays guitar, David plays guitar, so...
Whew!!
Super glad she didn't think he was her type!
David and I both came from marriages where we felt unloved and left with deep hurts.
He came into the marriage with a daughter and I with 1 daughter and 3 sons.
Having a blended family isn't like the ones you see in the movies.
Exes aren't sharing holidays together.
Children don't instantly jump on board with
having another authority figure in the house telling them what to do.
It has been over 4 years since David came into my life.
At first, I didn't have a need to watch anymore Hallmark movies
because my life WAS a Hallmark movie.
Then, the honeymoon stage ended.
We went through financial hardship.
Neither of us can work a regular job due to issues in our neck and backs.
On top of that, we both had some healing to do
as a result of being in bad relationships.
Yet, we have LOVE.
Exes aren't sharing holidays together.
Children don't instantly jump on board with
having another authority figure in the house telling them what to do.
It has been over 4 years since David came into my life.
At first, I didn't have a need to watch anymore Hallmark movies
because my life WAS a Hallmark movie.
Then, the honeymoon stage ended.
We went through financial hardship.
Neither of us can work a regular job due to issues in our neck and backs.
On top of that, we both had some healing to do
as a result of being in bad relationships.
Yet, we have LOVE.
For the first time in our lives,
we know love as a noun and a verb in regards to marriage.
Were there times where we had to face the fear of abandonment?
Yes.
The fear of being hurt?
Yes.
Does David say stupid things sometimes?
YES.
Do I?
... Oh, Probably.
We know that we will both unintentionally say stupid things to each other.
However, it's what is said after those stupid things
that builds trust and SHOWS love.
I married David, yes, for companionship, but also to promise to be THE ONE
I married David, yes, for companionship, but also to promise to be THE ONE
to act as Jesus'
ambassador of healing and restoration for David's soul;
to be the hands and feet of Jesus in practical ways;
to help him be the best version of himself,
to help him be the best version of himself,
even if that means
I might be metaphorically "bit" in the healing process.
The cool part is that David feels the same way about me.
Don't get me wrong, I still have a Hallmark marriage...
it's just a little bit messier and dramatic sometimes than those movies portray.
And I am thankful.
I pray our journey can be of some encouragement for yours!
Don't get me wrong, I still have a Hallmark marriage...
it's just a little bit messier and dramatic sometimes than those movies portray.
And I am thankful.
I pray our journey can be of some encouragement for yours!
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These Bible verses are taken from the public domain The World English Bible (WEB) version. Thank you to Michael Paul Johnson for making this work available. For the latest information, to report corrections, or for other correspondence visit http://www.ebible.org
These Bible verses are taken from the public domain The World English Bible (WEB) version. Thank you to Michael Paul Johnson for making this work available. For the latest information, to report corrections, or for other correspondence visit http://www.ebible.org
These Bible verses are taken from the public domain The World English Bible (WEB) version. Thank you to Michael Paul Johnson for making this work available. For the latest information, to report corrections, or for other correspondence visit http://www.ebible.org
These Bible verses are taken from the public domain The World English Bible (WEB) version. Thank you to Michael Paul Johnson for making this work available. For the latest information, to report corrections, or for other correspondence visit http://www.ebible.org
These Bible verses are taken from the public domain The World English Bible (WEB) version. Thank you to Michael Paul Johnson for making this work available. For the latest information, to report corrections, or for other correspondence visit http://www.ebible.org
These Bible verses are taken from the public domain The World English Bible (WEB) version. Thank you to Michael Paul Johnson for making this work available. For the latest information, to report corrections, or for other correspondence visit http://www.ebible.org
These Bible verses are taken from the public domain The World English Bible (WEB) version. Thank you to Michael Paul Johnson for making this work available. For the latest information, to report corrections, or for other correspondence visit http://www.ebible.org
These Bible verses are taken from the public domain The World English Bible (WEB) version. Thank you to Michael Paul Johnson for making this work available. For the latest information, to report corrections, or for other correspondence visit http://www.ebible.org
These Bible verses are taken from the public domain The World English Bible (WEB) version. Thank you to Michael Paul Johnson for making this work available. For the latest information, to report corrections, or for other correspondence visit http://www.ebible.org
