Love

My favorite band these days is Mumford & Sons - don't worry, you don't need to be a fan to read this post. I've been listening to their new album a lot, but one of my favorite lines comes from their previous album.

     In the song After the Storm it says "There will come a time you'll see, with no more tears; and love will not break your heart, but dismiss your fears."

     I didn't think much of it the first time I heard that; I rarely ever listen to lyrics anyway.  But the more I thought about that line, the more it rang true.  Because love really does break our hearts.  Every crush you've had, every failed romance, every falling out with a loved one, they all hurt because of our love.  But more than that.  As Christians, we love many who are lost, who have not accepted Jesus' sacrifice, and we know what awaits them if that doesn't change.  And it breaks our hearts.  That wasn't how love was meant to be, it's not how our creator made it.  Even love was tarnished by sin.
     But one day, my savior will redeem us.  He will make us whole and holy, and Love will be restored again to its pure and righteous form.

There will come a time, you'll see, with no more tears; and love will not break your heart, but dismiss your fears.