Love Notes…

Remember in middle school when you passed a note between a class mate?  You had limited space to write, and limited time in which to pass it on to the right person, or the teacher caught it and read it to the entire class.  Many of which giggled and pointed at you later.

Today, however, we live in a world full of technology, and sending a love note has never been easier.  Getting the person to read it, however, is up to them.  But, just don’t say, “I love you” in your message.  Make it tender, sweet, and from your heart. 

By the time they finish reading your love note one thing should be perfectly clear in their mind, the fact that you love them.  You could say, “I’ll be thinking about you all day.”  or “I wish I could be there to share lunch with you.”  Have fun with your love note, make it real.

Take the time to write your loved one a letter by hand, seal it in an envelope, and place it where they will be sure to find it.  The trick is not to be caught!

Notes have more meaning when your not around, and make the one you love more anxious to see you at the end of the day.

Published in: on July 27, 2009 at 4:28 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Interested?

Inside each of us is a special talent, gift we have been given from birth.  Many of us choose to take that talent and make it into our careers, while some of us take our special gifts and turn them into pastimes and hobbies.

What pastimes and hobbies does the person you love find interest in?

In a relationship, each person should have activities they like to do on their own.  By showing interest in someone else’s favorite pastime is an expression of love.  You needn’t know much about the others talent, but when you ask questions, interact, and spend time learning about the other – love has room to blossom.

Make a date with the person you love and spend a day or an hour allowing them to introduce you to thier favorite thing.  Put on your hat for some deep sea fishing, bird watching, flea market shopping, or crafting. 

Enjoy yourself, and enjoy getting to know the person you love.  If you are interested in their talents, gifts, and pastimes, you’ll find them knocking on your door to find out what makes you happy too.

Published in: on July 26, 2009 at 3:46 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Reflection Pond

Inside all our hearts is a place of reflection.  It’s like the pond in the pasture or the shallow waters in a river.  During different times in our lives, differnt stages of relationships, and after love inspired moments we sit back and view ourselves inside these reflective ponds. 

Perhaps you think about the first time you met someone who inspires love and romance within you.  Or you reflect on that first moment that you realized it was love that flourished in your heart and made you giggle everytime he or she came near you.  Maybe it is your favorite memory of a person or your favorite thing about them. 

How about a promise in regards of the future?

They all deserve time in the reflection pond.  Each thought, each memory, and even a promise is a ripple across the pond and an emotion controlled tidal wave.   Matthew 5:46 says, “If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that?”

Reflect, inspire, love… seek the reflection of the pond.

Published in: on July 25, 2009 at 11:49 am  Leave a Comment  
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A Special Day

Today our lives our full of schedules.  Our days consist of work, school, or chores that never seem to end.  But, when amongst all this do we have time for inspiring romance in our relationships?

Why not say, “I love you” to that special someone by setting aside one day for the person your courting, or two for your spouse, and go away for a time of uninteruppted courtship.  (Make sure you leave your laptop and other distractions behind.)

Courtship is like the rest of life, it twists and turns and you learn to adjust as they come.  The same goes with marriage and relationships, you never know what twist or turn is waiting for you around the next corner, and courtship never ends once the ring is placed on the finger.

So, set a date with one you love.  Pick a place that is special to you both.  Pray together.  Hold conversations together based on your expectations of your relationship, what you see the future bringing, where you stand in your faith, and at the end of the day – hug each other.

Hug the one you love and tell that person you love him or her.  Repeat often, pulling out your schedules and making it a point to put a commitment toward your relationship.  Make a special day once a week, or twice a month, but no less than once a month so the person you are courting knows your relationship together has meaning.

Published in: on July 24, 2009 at 11:24 am  Leave a Comment  
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Moonlit Walks

There is still something romantic and exciting about a walk in the moonlight.  It makes the heart more tender and the moment more vulnerable to expressing one’s feelings.

If when you look outside your window this night, the moon is full, then drop everything and grab your love for a stroll.  Find a quiet, open spot, away from large amounts of people.  It might mean going away from home to a countryside or just outside the city.  In the winter, bundle up warm and seek a place where the moon will reflect off newly fallen snow. 

There’s something beautiful about moonlight shining across a body of water.  There’s just something about a full moon that brings romance into light.

“the moon and stars to govern the night; His love endures forever.”  (Psalms 136:9)

May your love shine through this night.

Published in: on July 23, 2009 at 11:12 am  Leave a Comment  
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Saying “I Love You”

Just saying “I love you” is not enough, for loving someone is not about saying the right words.  It’s when we spend increasingly amounts of time with the people we love – that’s the best way to say “I love you”.

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.   – Corinthians 13

From the lonely neighbor next door or the person you pass by each day on your way to work, find time for relationships and grow stronger together that one day you may find the person you love most and saying “I love you” will come naturally as you breathe.

You should never run out of ways to express your love for somone.  If you’ve always found it hard to say “I love you,” seek guidance through prayer and visit here often so you can find ideas.  Through the act of loving, you feel better about who you are, respect those around you , and understand what it means to be loved through the eyes of God.

Published in: on July 22, 2009 at 11:05 am  Leave a Comment  
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