My new boyfriend

On the Eve of the day that probably divides the world the most, I thought that I would leave one for the ladies. I wrote this a while ago, but I hope that it can be a blessing:


"I think that I am going to start dating Jesus.

He has never broken my heart, and I know that things will work out between the two of us. He is not afraid of commitment - He has already called me His bride and planned an amazing wedding. I also have a really good relationship with His father, who loves me, too. Jesus has really good foresight and acts with my future in mind. And He has a superb CV, and a wonderful life plan. He even has me in His will.

Plus, we don't have to worry about where we are going to live, because He has been spending 2000 years preparing the perfect house for me. And not just the house. He has picked out the perfect neighbourhood – I hear that the streets are made of gold and that the neighbours are the nicest people that you have met in your life.

And I know He loves me; He proves it every day. He loves me so much that He is there in the morning when I wake up and goes as far as to watch me when I sleep. He never forgets my birthday, or any of the other days that are important to me for that matter. And He always brings me flowers – not only on special occasions. He never puts me on voicemail or sends me a please call me, and His love letter to me is filled with promises that He does not break.

Sometimes I may be a little ashamed to say that I know Him, and I don't stop people who make fun of Him. I all out reject Him through my silence, and sometimes I even laugh when they say mean things about Him. And even though He is my best friend, I sometimes forget to talk to Him. I often choose to go places that I know He does not like and I do things that I know will make Him sad. I tend to be extremely selfish and seldom think about how upset I make Him feel when I do certain things. I even get arrogant at times and question His love for me when I out rightly defy Him by suggesting that I know more than He does. I don't even consult Him when I make decisions.
But He remains faithful even when I stray and He never acts out in revenge, but continues to make sure that everything works out well for me. He has given His all to be with me, and loves me even when I forget to call.

So I think that I am going to start dating Jesus. Because I do not know any other guy who will die for me, having done nothing wrong himself. No other guy wants to be with me so badly that he is willing to leave his loving father and awesome home for me. Most guys don't even notice when I change my hair. But Jesus turns his head when a strand falls off my head! Jesus does not expect me to wear the best clothes and the nicest make-up. You see, Jesus sees me when I look my worst, and still thinks that I am beautifully made. Besides, Jesus is more interested in what's on inside. He takes personal interest in what I think and feel. Jesus actually cares about my personality. And Jesus is not scared about what His friends will think of me. I may not be the best person – I know I'm not - but He thinks I am, and He even tells His dad that. In fact, He defends me when I make Him sad and He really should just break up with me.

But Jesus said that He will not leave me and that He will be there when things get really tough. He lets me cry, and holds me while I do. And then He wipes my tears from my eyes and makes me happy again. And when I am worried or scared, I know that I can rely on Jesus to take away my anxiety and give me peace.

Yes, I think that I am going to start dating Jesus. I am going to take Him everywhere and show Him off to everyone. I want all my friends to know that my boyfriend is the most important person in the world, and yet He spends time with me all the time. Jesus is better than anyone that I could ever love. He is the only One that owns my heart, and the only One that matters. Jesus is everything to me."


Happy Valentine's Day! Challenge of the week: whether you're covered head to toe in red and pink, or if you've taken sick leave and plan on staying in bed re-watching "Casablanca", may you celebrate the greatest love all. Not just on Valentine's day, but every day.

I'm still waiting on my own personal Shakespeare. And as I wait, I would like to leave you with these beautiful words from the Scribe of Love himself:

"My bounty is as boundless as the sea,
My love as deep; the more I give to thee
The more I have, for both are infinite."
Juliet in Romeo and Juliet