So when he asked me to marry him, I was over the moon.
He chose an ordinary day in December 2002 and no day has been ordinary since.
Yet, when it comes down to it, there is one who loves me even more.
He waits patiently in the wings. Never pushy; simply waiting his turn.
And he can afford to wait as long as it takes. He knows that his is the love I’ve been looking for all my life.
Sure, I might have gotten caught up in the fairy tale, but the truth is, I’ve found something even better.
And as much as my husband loves me, there’s just no competition.
What’s better than a fairy-tale romance?
If you’ve been looking for a fairy-tale romance, let me introduce you to my God.
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God’s love is incomparable – Psalm 86:8
Among the gods there is none like you, Lord; no deeds can compare with yours.
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God’s love is unfailing – Psalm 147:11
the Lord delights in those who fear him,
who put their hope in his unfailing love.
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God’s love is reliable – Romans 8:38-39
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God’s love is compassionate – Psalm 145:9
The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.
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God’s love is better than life – Psalm 63:3
Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you.
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God’s love is sacrificial – 1 John 4:10
This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.
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God’s love is everlasting – Psalm 100:5
For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.
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God’s love is immeasurable – Psalm 103:11
For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him;
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God’s love is patient – Joel 2:13
Rend your heart
and not your garments.
Return to the Lord your God,
for he is gracious and compassionate,
slow to anger and abounding in love,
and he relents from sending calamity.
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God himself is love – 1 John 4:8
Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.
So you see, there’s really no competition. As much as my husband loves me, I have a God who loves me more — completely. And knowing that truth makes every fairy-tale romance pale in comparison.
What about you?
How would you describe God’s love for you?
Don’t worry, if you have a hard time finding the words, you’re in good company. This beautiful song by Laura Story reminds us of how amazing, yet indescribable God’s love is. Watch the video for the song Indescribable here.
Wishing you blessings,
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Marva, this post is written in a way that I seek to write to glorify my God. You’ve pointed people to the one who truly satisfies. I just love it! I’ve tweeted this and shared on my ministry page. Blessings to you, dear sister! And Happy belated Valentine’s Day!
I LOVE how you started this post and then made it clear that this is all about your relationship with Jesus. Without it, how could we know the deep intimate love that is needed in our other relationships, the big ones and the little ones. 🙂 I smiled the whole way through your words.
Thanks for sharing this at the #GraceMoments Link Up!
Blessings,
Dawn
Marva, thanks for putting a fresh and grounded perspective on love! I always feel so cheerful and encouraged when I visit your blog:)
I think this is a much need reminder for most of us in our marriages, Marva, so I appreciate the post! I think it can be so easy to think a man standing in front of you loves you more than God Himself because we as humans love what is tangible. If we slip into a season where we just aren’t experiencing God, we can be tempted to think that His loves passed over us. But it hasn’t. You mentioned one of my favorite verses as a reminder in those moments when those tempting thoughts cross my mind: Romans 8:38-39. Thanks once again for this beautiful reminder on our perfect Husband!
That’s so true, Sarah. It’s easy to take our focus off of God and look to our husbands instead. It’s a classic case of loving the gift more than the giver and so easy to fall into. Trust me, I know.
Thank you so much for adding your thoughts to the conversation. I appreciate you!
This post is so rich and true, dear Marva! Marriage is no doubt amazing, but it can’t fully complete us. The only thing that can complete us is a right relationship with God! So good!
Marva! What a beautiful post! You used some of my favorite verses. Isn’t it wonderful to be overwhelmed by Him?! His love IS better than life! He is life changing if we will seek Him enough to find out for ourselves. Love, love, love this:)
Lovely post Marva! Unconditional and stable. Even when I’m at my worst, He can’t love me any less. How that makes my heart swell!
Blessings friend!
That is so true, Julie. And trust me, God has seen me at some pretty low times and His love for me still comes out on top. What an amazing love that is!
Marva, I love the verses you wrote about here. So much love from God! Thank you for sharing this!
You’re welcome, Leslie. God is the best, isn’t He?
Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you were blessed and inspired.
What a beautiful tribute to your hubby and to God Marva. Love this! 🙂 Perfect reminder of how much God loves us this Valentines week! xoxo
Thank you so much, Nicki. As much as I love my hubby, I know I can love him even better when God is #1!
Hugs to you and yours, my friend.
It’s a secure husband who knows he need not compete with the love of God. It’s a smart woman who doesn’t make him! happy love day, Sparkle Girl!
You’re so very sweet, Sue. Thank you for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. I just love how you put that. It makes me feel so much more grateful for my hubby!
I hope you had a lovely Valentine’s Day!
I love that passage in Joel! I have been studying God’s character and that reminded me to go check it out again!
Isn’t God’s Word amazing that way, Helene? No matter how much we think we’ve grasped it, there’s always something new or something more to learn. I could easily go on and on about His love because every day He shows us something new.
Thanks for stopping by.
Happy Valentine’s Day!