“Friends with benefits.” I have
heard this expression, but never really paid heed to it
because it was always “out there” – it didn't involve me
personally.... until the other day...
…..I have had an interesting
month.....
Seriously.... I have.
I honestly – and naively – thought
that expression was solely for fictional movies or TV shows, but this is a real (and apparently common) arrangement in our
society.
Recently I saw on Facebook where a
gentleman named Leonard Cohen passed away at the beginning of
November. I didn't recognize the name (apologies to those who do),
so I googled him. Among my findings, I came across this song.....
I was so taken by the beautiful portrayal of time
and love as seen particularly in the
elderly couples depicted throughout the video.
Time. Lust. Love.
We all choose how we spend the precious
little time we have here on Earth.
For some, like the man who attempted to offer “friends with benefits," the choice is a clamoring and
hollow lust.
For some, like the elderly couples in
the video, the choice is a reverent, yet oh-so passionate love.
Such a stark, stark contrast.
One way is the way of the world; the
other way is the way of the Lord.
One way is taking; the other way is giving.
One way leads to death; the other way
leads to life.
While there is nothing new under the
sun,
in my lifetime,
never has it been more clear to me
just how
great the need is
for God's way to be illuminated and voiced.
Just this morning, I came upon a post on Facebook that highlighted a video from a wonderful man I have known since my early twenties. He does a fabulous job in five tiny, yet significant, minutes nailing the contrast of personal choice....
Which do you choose this day?
Remember, way beyond “the moment” - personal actions choose life OR they choose death.
Feel the weight.
Love, He, died for
you so you could live & love as He does....
