February 15, 2010

Well, my husband is off to jail (AA meeting for the inmates). Gotcha, didn't I? I think it's a good thing. Get yourself cleaned up and sorted while your in there and you might have a better chance of being a more productive member of society when you get out. That can't be a bad thing.
It's funny-yesterday was Valentines day and it was Sunday and it was Communion at my church. Communion-the breaking of bread to represent the body of Christ and the drinking of the 'wine' to represent the blood of Christ (also done during wedding ceremonies between the newly espoused-two becoming one). This is to become one with Christ-like a marriage. But what really blows my mind is His extreme sacrifice. I mean can you imagine living your whole life with the knowledge that one day the very people you walk among will take your life and you have to let them. Imagine having people follow you, revere you, love you only to betray you. Imagine loving these people so completely that if one of them hurt you hurt, if one them were in distress you felt that distress. To love people so much that you not only would be willing to die for them you do. You suffer not just the complete physical torture but the public humiliation of everyone lined up watching, laughing and mocking you. And the overwhelming heartache of knowing that these very people you love so much you die for. My little brain has such a hard time wrapping itself around a love that is that great. And to have Communion-the symbol of a marriage with Christ through His blood and His flesh-is the absolute perfect Valentine. And the best part-we all get to share it!
I know it's a day late but I hope you all had a great Valentines.