Faith is now firmly in the equation. Moreover; since we have not received the desire of our heart, hope is still laying in the spirit. At this time, though; there is a possible concern about whether hope is alive. And, even if we accept that hope is alive, in reality; is it (she or he) just teasing us? We are in this land . . .
The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom. Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life
(Proverbs 13:9-12)
Though we may want to have things be different; still, we cannot, yet, project our joining-love at the other person. That is to say; at this time, we cannot fall in love with them–for, it may be that there is no, them, to share in the love, along with us . . . yet . . . as pertains to falling. However, there is a means of practicing, being in love with them: because, there is already Someone in Love, with Whom we can fall.
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