My Maker, My Husband, My First Love (Isaiah 54:5 and Song of Solomon 4)
Beauty for ashes, You filled my vats with new wine. Your presence so very sweet, satisfying, the restorer of time; in need and in awe of You…You are so very close to the brokenhearted…I trusted too many, left empty handed from an illusion…counterfeit love entrapped by confusion…again…
You came and found me…shattered this time…the branch liberated, the glorious radiance of the Vine, You spared no time or expense. Showering, pouring, loving me like no other. I betrayed You, You healed me from betrayal; denied You, You healed me from being denied; committed adultery against You, You healed me from the same. However, You saw my brokenness from shame. Curing the root, not the symptom. Your love knows no bounds.
Tenderly repairing, healing, restoring all that was broken - time, mind, faith, love, peace…my heart…piece by piece. You stepped in…beautiful, sun-kissed moments in and out of time…just You and I…in our secret place…face to face. Handling me delicately so no petal fell to the ground, ensuring I would bloom again, tears of joy You still call me friend. We feasted, laughed, cried, talked, walked, remembered each other moment by moment…this must have some semblance of life in the garden…how extraordinarily beautiful You are. Glistening through true love’s warmth overtaking the shadows of yesterday’s pain preventing any desire of relapse.
Thank You for recapturing me with your exquisite love offer…for letting me linger just a little while longer, at Your feet holding on tight, reality’s dream of not wanting to let You go, these heavenly moments of having You…You are divine perfection. To think of eternity with You beginning here on earth, the Hope that never disappoints, brings sheer excitement, gratitude, and fulfillment. You are My rest and there will never be another. I knew You then, now intimately I know You forever.
Tears well up in my eyes, descending from Lebanon, with longings of returning just to partake in You, nestled in the quiet gentleness of your calming meekness, healing presence, and redeeming love. You complete me. Your hand on my heart, we are one in Spirit. Your Bride. These sweet and intimate moments I will never forget…as I cherish You remembering me, I always will remember You…
My Husband, My Maker, My First Love.
