I thought I would share a quote from a book I just started re-reading, called “Falling in Love with Jesus” by Dee Brestin and Kathy Troccoli. My aunt and uncle gave me this book in 2002 when I was still single (and thought there was no hope of ever getting married) and it really blessed me then.
Now, I am very happily married. And very busy with four young children who make constant demands on my time and energy every waking moment. At times, I long to sit quietly at Jesus’ feet, taking in his every word. But is is hard to get even a few minutes of hurried Bible reading before someone needs me. And sometimes, I find it hard to just enjoy God (or my adorable children or my wonderful husband) because I am so consumed with my list of things to do.
So, here’s the quote I just read today…
Romance is so much bigger than just a love story. Romance has to do with making things lovely because of love. Romance means absorbing the beauty of life: conversation, atmosphere, places, and surroundings. It means increasing our awareness of the fragrance of pine trees, freshly ground coffee [or freshly baked bread!], and sheets drying on the line; hearing the music of waves, children’s laughter, and the rain drumming on the roof; seeing the signature of God on His creation. It means drinking the gift of life to the dregs. All to be enjoyed, all to be taken in.
