so far

we're about half through our 24-7 and it's been an interesting few days. very low-key, with only a few people at the house at a time. i haven't had much chance to compare notes with some of the others, but there's been a theme in my mind which i'll share.

there's this guy. i think he's amazing and i'm pretty gone on him. this is the only time i'm going to mention him so don't ask! i'm not divulging this for my own amusement...it does have relevance. this guy is sweet, funny, compassionate, friendly, deep and all of the other things you hope to bring home to dad and mom. as of now there is nothing but friendship, but i continue to hope and to pray God will write me on his heart.

the point of mentioning the above was not to make myself feel silly, though it does. as i was thinking and praying about him i started thinking about how God longs for us, and the little-bit-deeper glimpse i have of that right now. then it flip-floped in my mind.

i am waiting for him to love me. weather or not he will ever do so i don't know. thinking about this guy could consume me if i let it, and i would be able to do nothing but think of him. this is the longing i'm asking God to give this city, the city to which He declared His love before time began.

it talks in song of solomon about not awakening love until its time. my heart is saying that it is time for love to be awakened in this city, and for that love to consume us until we are unable to think of anything else. the time is over for the silly flirtation this city has had with the spiritual world. it is time for true love to awaken for the One that is passionate for her. as i think of this guy i can only ask God to turn this longing to Him and to His heart for this city.