Love

My name is Renee and I am an addict.

There I said it.

I love The Bachelor on ABC. I have watched every season since it's inception and have a great time every Monday night it is on. I enjoy watching the guys and girls pine for that "perfect mate". How they "fall in love" in a matter of weeks. Lust more like it, but that's what makes the show. Granted, I really feel there are some that are truly in it for the long haul; Really looking for more than fame and getting noticed. But how cool is it to be chosen and then go on these great exotic trips? Wow, that would be nice. (Although, I did get engaged in Paris, France and spent my honeymoon in Germany).

But love is more than just a few dates and a few kisses.

Love is tough. It's not always easy loving like we should.

It's called loving unconditionally.

Do you really know what that's like?

If you have children, you do. You know you would do anything in the world for that little being. And no matter what they do, even though they may disappoint, you will NEVER not love them. You may not like them for a few moments, but the love is always there.

I was lucky enough to be raised with that type of unconditional love. My parents loved me no matter what. Yes, I did things that disappointed them. I lied, ran around behind their backs (and yes they know this), and got caught. And although sometimes I felt the punishment was more than fitting for the crime.....they still loved me.

And you see, that's the way God sees us.

No matter what we've done. No matter where we've been. God on high knows exactly what has happened, and loves us regardless. My heart is overwhelmed when I think about that. So many people is this day and age just don't get that and my heart breaks for them.

I make mistakes.

I'm not perfect by any stretch of the imagination.

But I am loved.................UNCONDITIONALLY.

So are you.

God has his arms open for anyone that wants to come to him. For you to surrender it all and let him love you fully and deeply.

Today I am grateful for that love he has for me and I have for him.

Blessings,
Renee