I traversed the world looking for love – sailing the seven seas, trekking through valleys deep and ascending to mountains high.

Having searched in vain without finding that which I sought, I returned home, weary and discontented.

What then to my surprise, having my eyes suddenly opened to the light, when I saw in front of me, the very love I had always thought I lacked. Not in the form that I expected.

For before me was not the man of my dreams, but instead, the people who had always been in my life – family and friends. Indeed, the Lord Himself was there, ever watching, ever arms open.

And then I realized.

How can I love well that which is not yet here if I do not even love well those who have already been given to me?

A promise – that which I most desire will come. But until then, I need to be a good steward of His love to those who are already mine.