As The Relationship Progresses

Relationship is such a delicate thing.

You start with a reaching out

or being reached out to.

It might be a common interest 

or a need needing filled.

Maybe what you thought 

the other person needed,

you'd be Jesus with skin on

and fulfill.

Whatever or however the case may be,

it started out with something

and that something was just

a beginning.

If you are ever so blessed

to begin a relationship with another

that continues over 

a good amount of time,

you know that a genuine relationship 

takes two - always a two way street

in the best of them.

But however your relationship

with this one and that has formed,

is forming and continues to form,

I have enjoyed a type of one

that has come to the place

where I can trust that it won't end.

It's a place where one doesn't always

have to be afraid as what has been built 

over the years is solid

and has a good, strong foundation.

It still needs nurtured and respected

but it does so, not out of fear of loss

or rejection, but out of genuine 

heartfelt and trusting care.

What once was possibly done 

because of agenda or need

is now done simply for the sake

of the other without needing anything

in return as the relationship in itself

is of such high value as to always

care deeply.

I like that we can have a trusting

relationship where two can show a committment over time as to look back

and call it love.

God is a faithful God.

He is committed, trustworthy

and His desire is toward us.

And the beauty of desire toward Him

can blossom into a quiet trust

of commitment to Him in return.

What a love!