Romance

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.