...you put your arms around me and I'm home

The other day while I was driving home from work, I heard the song “Arms” by Christina Perri. It is pretty darn revealing of my inner life when Jason came into my life. I had never truly met a man who was as accepting, patient, faithful, and safe as he was (and is). I was unable to really accept that I was lovable. I was also very resistant to receiving God’s unfailing love, much less a man’s. And, with all my heart, I thank God that He brought this man to show me the way to be loved and to love. 

Here are a few of the lyrics:

“I never thought that you would be the one to hold my heart

But you came around and you knocked me off the ground from the start

You put your arms around me

and I believe that it's easier for you to let me go

You put your arms around me and I'm home...

The world is coming down on me and I can't find a reason to be loved

I never wanna leave you but I can't make you bleed if I'm alone...

I hope that you see right through my walls

I hope that you catch me, 'cause I'm already falling

I'll never let our love get so close

(then) You put your arms around me and I'm home...”

So, to my man: 

“You are the most excellent of men and your lips have been anointed with grace, since God has blessed you forever.” (Psalm 45:2) Thank you for allowing God to use you to move mountains in my life. You have been a source of healing for me. Thank you for making me laugh and teaching me not to take myself or life too seriously. Thank you for staying grounded and faithful and taking the time to know me and love me still. Thank you for leading by example, being patient and kind. Thank you for listening so well (sometimes painstakingly), for staying present and responding with wisdom and understanding. You are my best friend and I love you.