You've probably heard the saying that you can't judge a book by its cover. Right? Even the title rarely gives away the truth of its contents. It might give you a "heads up" every now and then, but you gotta be watching for it. However, if it intrigues us, we purchase it and begin the journey within its covers. When we begin spending time with the book, that's when the true story is revealed.
In comparison, sometimes we wonder why an individual seems so much like the "perfect" human being until we do life with them on the daily. When those bumps in the road trip us up, such as, helping with household duties, the kids, yard work, laundry, meal planning, etc. Or when those mountainous ranges cause us to fall long and hard, such as a family tragedy, health concerns, infidelity, etc. That is when the true nature of the life inside us is revealed. That is when the book begins to find its own twists and turns, the stability (or lack thereof) of its own story. That is when we find the truth of who they are. Who WE are!!!
Living life with another human will either make you great, or cause you to start doubting yourself. There WILL be bumps and mountains in every life lived. We all have a story to tell. As long as there is breath in the body, as long as a heart beats, a story is unfolding day to day. Page by page. Chapter by chapter. Until the end...
A casual acquaintance never sees the truth that lies deep within a person. That is reserved for those willing to take a journey with another. Reserved for those willing to climb the highest mountain, or kick stones off a beaten path, with another sojourner. There will be bruised hearts and misunderstandings. There will be strong discussions as couples hammer out a solution. And there will be hearts that glow with intense love during the strongest of storms, knowing their partner will always have their back, always look after their needs, and always trust that God is the one who directs them through it all.
Don't you just love a good book, though?! Those that grab you with the first paragraph? Those you just can't put down even though they cause your heart to beat just a bit faster, or sweat pop out on your forehead, or cause hope to rise inside you, as the author gives life to the book? Those books you can't bear to put down at the end? Those books that stay in your head forever? You know the ones I'm talking about. Right? It's the ones that get better and better with every chapter read. Now compare...
As always, here you will find me...in Mary's World
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