Real

I sat impatiently tapping my foot as I attempted to read my Chemistry book without falling asleep. Every two minutes I glanced at my watch, only to sigh and mentally complain to myself about having to wait for 45 minutes after my scheduled appointment. Glancing up at the front desk I contemplated going up to ask if there was a problem.

Momentarily I was distracted by a frail elderly man meandering up to the front glass door. He slowly opened the door and walked in with a bright pink sweater type jacket. He looked funny carrying it so close to his body and I hid my chuckle with a smile. I watched as he went over to his wife and gently touched her shoulder. Her feeble knees shook as she slowly stood. Patiently, her husband helped her into the sweater before sitting down beside her. I smiled as I watched them smile and talk as they waited. My thoughts were turned from being impatient about my long wait to thinking, “Wow, that’s the real thing.”

My train of thought was interrupted by two young people prancing into the lobby from the back room. He was strong and athletic looking while she was immodestly dressed and smiled like a flirt. They were young and "coupleish" and in fact, most people would say that they were in love. Watching them brought no smile to my face. I sighed as I considered how so many people approach relationships and even marriage so lightly, selfishly and flippantly.

The sweat elderly couple still sat waiting together. That was the real thing. He was a gentleman and loved his wife for who she was, not for the way she looked or for her abilities. She did not love her husband because he was athletic, smart or rich. They loved each other for each other and their love didn't fade. It was as real.

I guess you could say that this is a “Lara” post. (That’s a compliment Larz ;)) But I saw this take place last Wednesday and I’ve been thinking about it off and on since then. America will be restored by strong Christian families. That is how this nation started and it will not be the God-fearing nation that it was until we return to that foundation. Godly men and women, unselfishly serving the Lord together and raising children who have a real relationship with the Lord and a love for Him that causes them to obey His commandment, fear His wrath and preach His word. Real love is devotion. Real families start with real love. Pray that the real America will be restored.