That person sitting across the table from you
Or away at school
Or living across the country
You know the one
The most important person in the world to you
The one without whom your life would mean less
Be less
When was the last time you told them that you loved them?
Ever?
No, not sent them money
Nor picked up after them
Nor told them what a pretty dress they’re wearing
‘I love you’

That strapping young man with everything to live for
His whole life ahead of Him
Who gave it all up at the grand old age of thirty-three
To die
In pain
Hanging on a cross of wood
So that you
And the people you love
Could be saved
When was the last time you thanked Him
No, not gave someone a gift to celebrate His birthday
Nor sat through a sermon when you would rather be playing golf or watching the game
‘I love you’

Twenty-four hours a day
Seven days a week

The strength that cleans the house when you’re tired
The devotion that gives a Christmas present for which you’ll be paying till next December 24th
Just to see the light shine in your loved one’s eyes
The peace that fills your heart to overflowing when they smile
The faith that brought that beautiful baby to a lowly manger
Under a bright star

Say it
Shout it
Write it across the sky
Whisper it when anger burns your heart
Twenty-four seven
I love you