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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 3 - Advanced)
Topic: Outgoing (05/05/11)
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Dear One,

I knew that you would never come to me on your own. You’re not one who would pursue a relationship with me. It’s up to me to chase after you, to fight for you, to prove my love to you.

I know that there are others ... others clamoring for your attention. Begging for you to be theirs. Practically ripping your gaze from me. So I know it’s up to me. You would not think of me on your own for there are too many choices. So many who desire your hand.

But I know their hearts. I know that they couldn’t contain the burning love that my own heart holds for you. They’ve never come close to feeling that kind of love.

With every roaring wave that beats against an ocean reef, my heart groans for you. With every countless star that casts a sparkle of jewels in your lovely eyes, my love shines forth.

With every skylark and turtledove and soaring bird that pours its heart in song to the clouds, my voice sings out and calls for you to be mine.

I love you, precious. Mere words could not describe the depth of it. And so I’ll have to show you. I’m sending this message and so much more. I’m reaching out to you. I’m off to fight for your hand.

Holding you for eternity,

Jesus
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Kate Oliver Webb
05/13/11
The ending didn't surprise me, but it certainly is a heartfelt description of our Lord's reaching out to all those He loves. A great take on the theme--quite outside the box.
Terry Lee
05/13/11
Okay that was really creepy -- in a good way -- let me explain. First, the title, perhaps I'm in a literal mood but the words in the title felt like they were reaching for me. So I came in. And the piece, with the words, kept pulling me in with their reach. Having wasted over forty years of my life ignoring my Lord and Savior, I know exactly what this 'reaching' by Him feels like for when I finally noticed it I clearly understood what it was.

With all this blathering of mine I can't even begin to explain how strongly I connected to this piece.
Shann Hall-LochmannVanBennekom 
05/14/11
What a beautiful love letter from Jesus.
Lillian Rhoades 
05/17/11
Short and pointed straight to the heart. "Oh Love that will not let me go."
Catrina Bradley 
05/17/11
Short, but all was said that needed to be said. So beautiful. The 5th and 6th paragraphs are simply priceless.
Shann Hall-LochmannVanBennekom 
05/20/11
Congratulations on placing 9th in your level!
Caitlyn Meissner
05/21/11
Yep, that's how God thinks of us. I'm so glad he does. His love is overwhelming.

Congrats on placing! :)