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As Valentine’s Day approaches, and the entire world takes on the shape of a heart, I’m drawn to the church and the shape of the cross, where I gaze at the beauty of my Savior.
He loves me – though I’m broken.
He sees me – though at times I feel invisible.
He listens to me – when I can hardly speak.
He heals me – though my mistakes are a revolving door.
I ask him, “Lord, how can I possibly serve others, with all these broken parts?”
But I’m quickly reminded it’s not about me. It’s all about Him.
With a mission rooted in Christ, my work at Inspire is a response to God’s love and the outpouring of grace that’s needed to help others. We serve with our scars alongside our joys; our childlike questions coupled with proven answers. We serve with a desire to share His perfect love, even in the midst of our inner storms.
We are trained to understand that responding to God’s call comes with a spiritual toolbelt – so whether we’re broken, whole or someplace in between, the work is accomplished. Because it’s never about us.
It’s always about Him.
Behind every human valentine is a thousand tiny crosses. Behind our Heavenly Valentine, there is only one – the cross of our Merciful Savior.
My prayer …
Jesus, will you be my love?
Will you bind the wounds and still the sounds of this world which sometimes overwhelms me?
Jesus, will you be my love?
Will you walk beside me hand in hand as I journey through your universe?
Jesus, will you be my love?
Will you write the music, if I promise to sing?
Will you teach me the words, if I lose their all their meanings?
Will you read me the part how you love me, even before I was formed in the womb.
Please tell me the story of how you spread out your arms, even as my eyes stray daily from your mystery.
I’m sorry, Lord.
Please help me to share your love with those who are starving for the touch of your hand.
All I want is for them to know you.
Jesus, will you be my only love?
The true shape of the heart is the shape of the cross.
May you bask in the presence of His love. May God be your Valentine!
Rosanda Grau
