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Recently, my husband and I were walking through a local mall near closing time, when we decided to stop and take a look around the pet store. As we made our way past the cages of poodles and Pomeranians, tabby cats and turtles, our eyes caught sight of something that immediately charmed us: a pair of peach-faced lovebirds. Unlike many other lovebirds we encountered there, this particular pair looked truly "in love." In fact, they snuggled and cuddled next to each other the whole time we watched them. Throughout the next few days, my mind returned to the image of those two delightful little birds. I admired their devotion, and felt their very presence inspiring.
Apparently, these birds had the same effect on my husband, because he showed up late from work one night, shortly thereafter, clutching an elegant birdcage that housed those two precious creatures, and introduced them as new additions to the family. For days we wrestled with names of well-known couples, coming up with everything from Ricky and Lucy, George and Gracie, to Wilma and Fred. But finally we decided on Ozzie and Harriet -- a gentle reminder of a simpler day when love and togetherness between couples were not only a commitment, but a way of life.
And so it is with this in mind that I have watched these lovebirds and made the following observations about life and love:
1.) If you spend too much time looking in the mirror, it's easy to lose your balance.
2.) Always keep a pleasant look on your face, even if your cage needs cleaning.
3.) If your mate wants to share your perch with you, ... move over.
4.) The real treats in life usually come only after you've cracked a few hulls.
5.) It always takes two to snuggle.
6.) Sometimes your mate can see mites you didn't even know you had.
7.) Singing draws more affection than squawking.
8.) It is only when your feathers get ruffled that your true colors really show.
9.) Too many toys can be distracting.
10.) When you have love in your heart, everyone around you will find joy in your presence.
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True love is a great wealth ... never seek it, always give it with your whole heart ~~ graciously & abundantly ~~ without expectations .... and it, in return, will lavishly be poured back upon you! ~~~ NomiAnn
Commitment is a pearl of great price, and whoever procures it at the expense of ten thousand desires makes a wise and a happy purchase. ~~~ John Balguy
** John 3:16-17 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved." ~~~Jesus, the One & Only Son of the Living God
Always come to Him with the heart of a child. It is that "child-like faith" that asks for forgiveness and truly believes, and desires to hold onto His Love forever! The only Love that is Simplistic, True & Everlasting. We cannot even begin to phathom the "horrific price" that Jesus Christ paid on the Cross for our redemption. And He did it all because He loved us so very much! What a Priceless Gift ~~ and He didn't have to give it, but because of His great and immeasurable love for us ~ Jesus, the Only Begotten Son of God, gave His Life for you & for me. This precious Gift and the invaluable Word of God to instruct us, the only Book that will never change nor ever be destroyed .... the Holy Bible, a book of simplistic principles and intructions. All we need to do is to live it daily in our walk through life for our family & neighbors & those we come into contact with, so that we can one day see our Lord & Savior face to face. And that is not a large price for us to, in return, do for Him, in comparison to what He did for us at Calvary's Cross! Remember that He loves & cares about you very, very much!! And He Will NEVER Leave You Nor Forsake You!!! Others may ~ but not our Lord Jesus! NEVER!!! And that is His Eternal Promise!!!
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