Have you witnessed love from a distance?

Recently I was able to witness a loved one’s engagement and it was absolutely beautiful. I was able to witness from a distance the showering of love. One friend fixed her tiara to make sure it was on straight, while others rushed to shower her with hugs. Others looked on with smiles of joy for this surprising occasion.

And so...I got to witness love from a distance.

Other times I have seen love from a distance at birthday parties. Most recently was my youngest birthday party. I remember watching her tear up as she opened gifts because the gifts had significant meanings. I remember her hugging people. Some of whom she had not seen in a while.

And so...I got to witness love from a distance.

I have seen fathers walk their children to school and mothers embrace their children when picking them up. I notice siblings playing and laughing while gently bumping into each other as a sign of love. I have watched husbands and wives hold hands while secretly talking about something only God knows.

And so...I got to witness love from a distance.

I have witnessed friends cleaning up their friend’s house after they hosted an amazing gathering. I have watched friends and family pay for each other’s meals. I have witnessed the persistence of people wanting to get the perfect gift for a loved one and excitement that comes from watching them open it.

And so...I got to witness love from a distance.

I could go on and on about the many ways I have witnessed love from a distance. But what I really wanted us to remember is LOVE IS ALWAYS PRESENT because Jehovah is always present.

My siblings in Christ,

We miss out on so much because we are constantly moving so fast to the next thing. So fast, that we never have time to enjoy what is right in front of our eyes. Every day the Lord blesses us with love not from a distance but up close.

Learn to enjoy love up close by walking in nature or having tea with a friend. Riding bikes with your kids or taking a coffee break with a friend at work. Host a small game night or barbecue for friends. YouTube a new recipe and invite your family to dinner. Cook or burn a meal for your spouse. Try knitting, swimming, kayaking, or Pickleball to meet new people. Whatever it is, do the love things up close.

 Life is too short to only experience it from a distance.

 God wants you to experience LOVE UP CLOSE!