I Wanna Love You Today

Yes, I posted this last night and took it off. But for whatever reason I feel compelled to re-post it today. It's personal, but it may resonate with others....

I Wanna Love You Today

Sitting here alone tonight,

painting my nails red, thinking about the day I’ll meet you;

when I’ll wear white,

overwhelmed by the fact that I wanna love you today.

I don’t know your name, your face, or where you are,

All I know is that one day I’ll have a piece of your heart,

you’ll hold my hand, and I’ll understand,

 it was all worth it,

Loving you today.

I can’t look into your eyes, but I can prepare for the day they shine,

As you gaze into mine,

By loving you today.

Loving you in my actions, my emotions, guarding my heart,

Not wanting anything, anyone, to taint any part of me meant for you.

Cultivating character, being a Godly wife,

Is rooted in my walk, as Christ IS my life.

Wanting to be a wife of strength and beauty,

starts today as I live a life of love, not of duty.

Living this day in light of loving you for a thousand tomorrows,

Future joy already lifting today’s sorrows.

I can love you today in light of His grace,

Knowing in His time, your hand will be in mine.

I can love you by waiting,

Not throwing my heart to the ground,

Expecting you to be happy to pick up shattered pieces I let go, gave away, 
to someone just messing around.

Many won’t understand, will wanna give me a hand,

Shaking their heads as I go about my day,

As I trust in His time, like anything in life, it’s always better that way.

Right now I don’t understand the wait,

I don’t even know your name,

He knows when we’ll meet, when life will never be the same,

But for now, at least I know how I can love you today.

Please ask me if you'd like to copy this or use it. Thanks.

Elise