It is Love month again as people would call it. I’m starting to see colors of red and shapes of heart on the windows of some stores and restaurants. My friends are thinking of different surprises for their special someone. As I watch one of them writing a very long and full of sweet words letter for her boyfriend, I wondered when I will get to write one of those. Then You gave me a vision of the notebook I use for my devotion. I’ve been writing love letters the moment I accepted You in my heart! And this is another love letter to You, written not with ink and paper but with the passion You have put in my heart. While others are busy with their earthly romance, I am drowning in grace and heavenly love.

You see my waking up and my lying down. You see every tear I tried to hide and put it in a bottle only You know. You know the times when I ran away from Your presence and chase after the applause of this world. I was the bride who played with fire and got myself burned—hurt. It was my fault why I struggle, why I cry in pain, and why my heart was broken in pieces. But You have always been the Groom I always knew. You made me understand the meaning of love that does not keep a record of wrongs. You never blamed me for hurting myself—and for hurting You all the more. In the midst of my brokenness, You picked me up. You delivered me, healed me, restored me, empowered me, and transformed me.

I can never be more grateful for Your patience with me. When all else fades, it was Your light that guided me through the darkness of the night. In return, aside from all the praises I sing and the letters I write You, I want to show my love for You in complete obedience. I want to be one of those people whose love for You has really been made perfect in obedience to Your word (1 John 2:5). I know there is still a lot of work to do in me, but I’m giving You my will. I am a sinner but will always be a sinner saved by Your grace. I secure and keep all the strength of my body, soul, and spirit for Your purpose alone.

I know it’s not going to be as easy as it may seem. I understand that obedience comes with a sacrifice. So I remove all the fears and doubts, and now I say, “I am willing to pay the price.” Lord, I am. Help me walk this desire of wanting more of You in my life. I am ready to be a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to You.

You, the Author of all romance, will always be my love. You prove Yourself to be patient and kind. Despite all of my flaws, You always protect, always trust, always hope, and always persevere. JESUS, in my life You never fail!

Now, I seal this letter with renewal of my covenant to You. Once again, I vow to love You with all my heart and with all my soul and with all my mind and with all my strength. Thank You for loving me even before I understand what You did for me on the cross. By Your mercy and grace, Lord, may You find me faithful ‘til the end.

Your lily-white princess,

ISH