When my wife and I were married, I remember thinking, “This must be what God’s love is like!” After all, the institution of marriage seems like a perfect illustration of His love. Think about it:
There’s love. When you marry someone, you’re telling that person, “I’m going to love you no matter what, regardless of what you choose or who you become.”
There’s care. Not only do you love your spouse, but you vow to care for that person for the rest of your life, too. Regardless of his/her health or circumstances, you commit to being by your spouse’s side and helping through the struggles.
There’s sacrifice. Not only do you forsake your own needs in a marriage, but you’ll also use your resources and influence to the benefit of your spouse. You’re not in the marriage for yourself; you’re in it for the betterment of your husband or wife.
I think we can all agree that these attributes of marriage are pretty godly. So it’s no wonder that for the first three years of marriage, the love I had for my wife seemed like the ulitmate reflection of God’s love for me.
When I look at Parker, I think I finally understand how God must feel about us. I helped create Parker, so he looks a little bit like me; he bears my image. The love I have for him is so unconditional, it confounds me. I want him to be happy and healthy in life. I don’t want him to ever have any regrets. I want nothing but GOOD for him.
Yet, I have absolutely no control over any of that.
All I can do is love him and guide him and teach him and advise him, but ultimately the choices are his to make and his alone. But I will continue to love him no matter what.
I have to believe this is how God loves us. He wants nothing but goodness and happiness for us, but He doesn’t control us. All He can do is love us and guide us and teach us and advise us, but the choices are ours to make. And you know what?
He’ll continue to love us no matter what.
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