The Greatest Love Story Ever Told

Dear diary,

All our lives, we’ve been told stories—fairy tales where the prince rescues the princess from a tower, or romantic comedies where two unlikely people fall in love. Stories that wrap up with happy endings, grand gestures, and deep love. These stories are beautiful, and they’ve become classics.

But my heart? It always returned to the kind of story where the man never gives up—where love is relentless, even when it's unreturned. Let me tell you one of those stories.

There was a man who loved a woman very deeply. He created a beautiful home for her—an estate on acres of rich, vibrant land. Everything she could ever need was there: food in abundance, peace, protection, purpose. The only condition was that the house had to remain connected to the city. That lifeline couldn’t be unplugged.

One day, a maintenance worker came by. He said, “Nothing will happen if you unplug from the city. You’ll be fine. In fact, you’ll have even more freedom.”

So the woman believed him. She unplugged the home. And everything changed. She was forced to leave the estate, no longer able to stay in the place of safety and provision.

But the man… he didn’t abandon her. Because he loved her, he went with her. Wherever she wandered, he followed—not to control her, but to care for her. To be near her.

Some time passed, and the woman found herself once again face to face with that same maintenance worker. But this time, he didn’t leave. He made himself seem helpful, even comforting. He stayed close and whispered more words in her ear. At first, she thought he cared. 

But over time, it became clear: He was deceitful. He was harmful. He was abusive.

He convinced her that she was worthless. That no one really loved her. That the life she once had was a lie. He twisted truth and filled her with fear and shame. He promised freedom, but delivered chains.

She was trapped in the lies—and still, the man who loved her never gave up. He kept sending people to speak truth to her. He moved through her life, giving her glimpses of his love. He never forced her, but always invited her back.

There were moments she responded. One time, she found herself in a terrible situation she couldn’t escape. She was bound, broken, and completely lost. And the man came. He rescued her. He made a way out that only he could have made.

“The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.”

Psalm 34:17 

But even as they walked together afterward, the woman began to complain. She wasn’t satisfied. She longed for other things—things she thought would make her feel whole.

Eventually, she turned her attention to someone else. Her heart was distracted again. But still… the man never gave up. He kept pursuing her. He tried everything to show her she was loved. He gave people in her life success, influence, and wisdom—hoping their stories would draw her back. He sent messengers to speak truth. Prophets to remind her. Signs to awaken her.

“From the time your ancestors left Egypt until now, day after day, again and again I sent you my servants the prophets.”

Jeremiah 7:25 

Sometimes she returned. But other times, she ignored it all for things that held no real value. This went on… for years. But the man never left. He was there every time she needed healing, hope, or help.

Then one day, something shifted. The woman was drowning in a debt she couldn’t pay. It wasn’t just financial—it was a spiritual debt. A moral one. The cost? Her life… and the lives of all her future children.

And the man, knowing the cost, stepped in. He offered his own life in exchange for hers. Because he loved her that much.

“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

Romans 5:8

He was beaten. Stripped. Mocked. Whipped. Hung. He died the most brutal death imaginable—all to pay the price she could never pay. And then… the miracle.

He rose again.

“He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’”

Luke 24:6-7

People were stunned by this act of love. Many came to know him after his death on the cross. Lives were changed. Because of his love, a book was written—sixty-six books, in fact. From Genesis to Revelation, the greatest love story ever told.  So the woman, and all her children, would never forget. He left her with a forever friend, helper, and advocated so she would never be alone.

And now, I want to tell you the truth. This story isn’t fiction. It’s your story. It’s my story. It’s our story.

The man… is Jesus.

The woman… is us.

The helper…is the Holy Spirit.

The maintenance worker… was Satan all along.

“He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.”

John 8:44

“As I briefly wrote earlier, God himself revealed his mysterious plan to me. As you read what I have written, you will understand my insight into this plan regarding Christ. God did not reveal it to previous generations, but now by his Spirit he has revealed it to his holy apostles and prophets. And this is God’s plan: Both Gentiles and Jews who believe the Good News share equally in the riches inherited by God’s children.”

Ephesians 3:3-6

And this… is a love story.

So how does this love story end?

That… depends on you.

The Bible is God’s collection of love letters to us. 

When we feel forgotten, the Psalms remind us we’re not alone:

“Even if my father and mother abandon me, the LORD will hold me close.”

Psalms 27:10

“The LORD will not reject his people; he will not abandon his special possession.”

Psalm 94:14

When we feel angry, Ephesians reminds us not to sin in our anger but to find peace in Christ:

““In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry,”

Ephesians 4:26

When we don’t feel desired, revelations tells us that Jesus stands at the door and knocks. He never stopped pursuing us:

“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.”

Revelation 3:20

Jesus is still standing at the door, knocking.

Have we stopped answering?

Have we become the woman in the story who’s no longer interested? When we stopped reading the love letters, did our hunger for Him die out?

Because the way this story is meant to end… is with us—as the bride of Christ—ready and willing to meet our Bridegroom.

We should be excited. 

We should be re-reading His words, meditating on them.

“Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night…”

Joshua 1:8

We should be telling everyone about the Bridegroom who’s coming.

Because the Bible says we love—because He loved us first. We should be doing what the letters say.

“We love because he first loved us.”

1 John 4:19

And if we say we love Him, we should live like it.

“If you love me, keep my commands.”

John 14:15

We should be preparing others for the wedding. Because Jesus left us with a directive:

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,”

Matthew 28:19

We should be spending time with the One who calls us His. Because somewhere along the plot… We forgot we were part of the story. But the good news? It’s not too late.

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”

1 John 1:9

“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”

Romans 10:9

So today, make a decision:

How will your love story with God end?

I love these kinds of stories… Because when you choose Jesus, they always end in a happy ending.

And not just for a moment—but forever.

With Jesus-The one true, living King.

Lord thank you reminding me of how much you care for me. Lord forgive me if I ever forgot about your love, pursuit and forgiveness of me. I accept you as my Lord and savior and I believe that you died on the cross and rose again for my sins. I give you all the glory and honor. Amen.

- xoxo God's Girl