Two years ago, I got to interview a dear friend Aynran who shared us an inspiring love story. Just this Valentine, I was able to reach her and ask her how she was doing.
brevcHacHi: Aynraaaaaaaan! How are you? It’s Valentine’s Day so I remembered you. Last time we chatted, you really gave us something to ponder on.
Aynran: Thanks! I thought you have forgotten me. Hehe! You never shared me your story. :D
brevcHacHi: Haha! Mine is a tough one...I’ll share it when I’m ready. But you did make me realize a lot of things. It is so true that when you find someone to love, the love for God should still be a priority otherwise everything else will be in chaos. While in choosing God first, everything will be put in order...and also includes finding your one true love.
Aynran: That is so right! Not just your one true love but your destiny...your soul mate! However, the process is not always that easy especially when you are already in a relationship and then you realize that the Lord is leading you somewhere else.
brevcHacHi: Did you have such an experience? Seems like you have a new story to share. ;-)
Aynran: Alright! Remember my first love? Just last year, we got back together. Long story...
brevcHacHi: After all he has done to you...all the hurts...all these years you were trying to move on and taking time to heal...you took him back? Why did you take that risk?
Aynran: It was a hard decision. Of course I was hesitant, however, as I told you before, I was able to forgive him and we became friends again. I thought I had moved on...but realized eventually that I never stopped loving him wholeheartedly. I decided to keep it a secret until he said he also loved me despite the years we were separated. Indeed we tried having other relationships but there was always a connection between us. To cut it short, he confessed his love; asked for forgiveness; expressed his regrets...and promised me forever. After all these years, we realized we were soul mates. No matter how much we try to avoid it, we magnet each other. We had the same direction in life and shared the same dream so it was hard not to be together. However our reunion was for me a dream come true. I was finally reunited with my one true love. I waited a long time for that. Yes, it was the prize for taking the risk of loving him again...risked everything...
brevcHacHi: Wow! That’s happy ever after!
Aynran: I thought so too...but then the unexpected happened. Deja vu! What happened in the past...the wounds that I tried to heal all these years...that chapter that I wanted to forget...I had to face all of those again. This time though, it is 5x the pain...or more! I messed up I guess. I lost focus. My desperation led me to sin and greater fears. However, unconditional love also calls for understanding. I had to deal with every insecurity and tried my best to still show love no matter what. You may call it martyrdom but I remembered St. Paul’s words, “Conquer evil with good.” My only hope is God’s mercy. I surrendered everything to God and resolved to always see the blessings of each day just so I could survive my depression. I had to discern whether to let go as the relationship was getting toxic or to hang-on with the hope and belief that he was still God’s gift to me. Finally, I thought, love is not merely feelings. It is a commitment. When I decided to give unconditional love, I knew I had to accept its consequences along with its joys and sufferings. God has always been faithful and so will I.
brevcHacHi: *sigh* I’m so sorry to hear that.
Aynran: Oh don’t be. God has His ways. He showed me I had a lot of friends who loved me. They supported every choice I made. They gave me strength. I persevered. Many times I wanted to give up. I did everything I could. I remained his friend. I patiently waited for him...just like the time I secretly loved him. Sometimes, I would try to force it...only to face rejection. But still, I didn’t want to give up hope. I tried as best as I could that the Promise would stay forever. The pains I had to endure were my proof of love.
brevcHacHi: Just like in the movies...
Aynran: And like in the movies, it has to have a happy ending for people to be satisfied with the story. Yes! I did have my happy ending. The trials of doubt, guilt, and fear were conquered by pure and genuine love. It was the grace of God. Now our relationship is even stronger and we have resolved to maximize our partnership in doing God’s work. God gave me the sign that he will come into my life and I believed in that. And the good news is we are set to get married next month. I know the Lord brought us back together for His purpose. Just as I told you before, in a relationship, make sure that it will always bring you closer to God.
brevcHacHi: I remember...and I always will. I wish I’ll also have a happy ending like yours. Wow! You keep surprising me with your stories. They are so enlightening! Now I know I have to pray consistently so I may be able to make the right decisions. Thank you so much. I just remembered, my brother and I wrote a song that is so much like your story. I’ll dedicate it to you...
Aynran: Great! Let’s hear it...
Promise of Forever
By Robe and Robe
I’ve given up my all to you
Yet you turned your back away from me
I never thought I’d end up crying for you to stay
I trusted every word you said
Believed that you did love me
The heart that used to beat has lost its glee
Wish I could still hear you say...
Hold on, never let go
Coz in the end I’ll still be with you
And fulfill my promise of forever
But for now...just simply love.
Then I closed my eyes in prayer
Full of remorse to the Father
I gave back a shattered heart for Him to keep
Dear Lord, forgive me
It’s You whom I should love the most
Heal this broken child and hold me close
With so much warmth I heard Him say...
Hold on, never let go
Coz until the end I’ll be with you
And fulfill My promise of forever
But for now...just simply love.
Now that you’ve learned to love the way I do
Keep your hopes up high for soon it won’t be long...
Hold on, never let go
Coz until the end I’ll be with you
And fulfill My promise of forever
But for now...just simply love.
I’ll hold on...never let go
Coz in the end I’ll still be with You
To receive Your promise of forever
For now I’ll simply love.
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