This watercolor painting on 8x10" paper is inspired by a delicate conversation I had with a loved one.
This person bravely confessed to me about her decision to spend the rest of her life with someone she is not supposed to be with. The only two reasons she reached out to me were to officially inform me about this relationship and to hopefully hear an acceptance from me. She made it clear from the beginning that they are fully aware of their ties being against the Bible. As much as I want to avoid hurting her feelings, I cannot seem to utter "I'm happy for you" or "Do whatever makes you happy."
 
How can I be happy if I can see where they are heading down to? The odd thing is that they see it too. Still, I had to tell her the truth—my opinion doesn't matter, and other people's validation is meaningless. We are designed by God. Therefore, his decision is the only thing that matters.
 
I suggested they keep their friendship without crossing the line set by God Himself. I also asked her one last time to seek, listen to, and prioritize God's words over her feelings, fleshly desires, and validations from the world. But it seems like they have already made up their minds. Although I hate to watch her take another step closer into the pit, I had to step back and dust off my feet. I have already done my part. It is Christ Jesus who does the saving.
Before we ended our conversation, I reassured her that my love for her would never change and neither would our connection. She expressed her understanding of my response, knowing that I am a soldier and a child of God now. Regardless of how maturely we took these exchanges of words, the consequences remain.
Ecclesiastes told us about different times and seasons. Today, I learned the hard way that there's a time to lose and a time to accept.