Relationship or Love

Its something how we work as humans. I watched a couple, and by a couple I mean a guy and girl in an apparent dating relationship today as I ate lunch. And I am assuming they were a couple because of their actions. They walked in together, stood by each other in line, were talking and laughing together, you could tell they were not related or just friends.

But as I watched...and it wasnt a creeper type of watching, I was merely observing, something seemed out of place. I could tell the guy cared for her, but I couldnt tell if he loved her. He paid for her meal and all, but it was the little things he did that seemed out of place. He walked in the fast food joint in front of her. He ordered before her. He got his food and drink and napkins and condiments and went sat down without waiting for her.

Their conversation as they ate seemed good, but still there was that one question left in my mind.

Did they love each other? It was obvious they were a couple, but are they in love? I could not tell by thier outward actions towards each other.

Then I was left with another question.

Is that what my marriage to my beautiful wife looks like. Can people tell that we are just merely together, or can they tell that I love my wife as Christ loves the church?

It didnt stop there. That question lead to another question.

Can people tell thay I am madly in love with Jesus, or does it just seem like we are merely together?

I leave you with that to wrestle with, where ever you are in life.

Can people tell that you are in love, or does it merely look like you have a relationship with your significant other, your husband or wife, and with Jesus?

Its a tough question, but it is one worth giving some time and thought to!!