The other evening Ruth and I finally decided to climb to the top of the building to watch the sunset. What a beautiful view it was. Amongst all the noise of the day, it was nice that we could get away for a few hours on our day off to look at the creation, talk to each other, and enjoy where we were. A part of the conversation, however, revolved around the building you see in the picture: just behind the soccer field. Apparently no matter where one goes, sin is sin and human nature always has a strong tendency to adhere to the flesh. This building is being built so that men have a place to take their mistresses where people won't see them. It is behind our building on a side road and just far enough out of town that there's not too many people. There is another one down the road call "Afrodite." It is not a bordello, but rather a true hideaway.
At first we were all upset because it spoiled a gorgeous view. (unfortunatley) But, soon one felt a saddened heart for those involved and in need of such a place. I would believe that the women need a prayer that God would show them the true love that they deserve. A prayer that the Lord would put someone in their life that could show them the love of Jesus. For the men, we need help praying that they, too, might realize what true love is.
That they might be shown the unconditional love of Jesus and not a surface love shown them on a physical level or because of their material wealth. I believe adultery is one of the most destructive, hurtful, and un-loving acts that plagues our society. Not only did this remind us of how much we all need Christ, but it also reminded us of how blessed we felt to be called sons and daughters of God almighty. We feel saddened that others don't have the unconditional love of Christ and the unity found in His believers. By His grace, may His light be shown through.
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