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A Love That Never Leaves

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A Love That Never Leaves


By Kateb Nuri-Alim Shunnar


Me: Your love struck me down like lightning, something I never saw coming, yet something my soul always wanted. The roar of Your presence rumbles in my belly, deep within the inward core of my being. Every word I speak, every breath I take is in testimony of my love for You. In Your merit, I find my heart beating only for You.


The Creator: I accept you as you are, My beloved. You don’t need to change for Me I knew you before you knew you, from the crown of your head to the very soles of your feet. My love for you is not conditional upon perfection; it is unchanging, deepening, eternal.


Me: And yet I hesitate, even knowing this. Dear God, I love You more than every moment, but I am terrified I take Your grace for granted. I know You are forgiving, but I ask You not to let me harden Your heart with my flippancy. Do not let me abuse the grace You pour out for me.


The Creator: My love is not weak. And I love you not because you are perfect; I love you because you are Mine. I embrace you, without condemning you, even as you question if you deserve to be. Do not allow shame to keep you from Me.


Me: Then hold me, Creator. Hold me in every storm, in every trial; I know there won’t always be sunshine in life, but I don’t want to bear it alone. I am flawed and imperfect, but I lay my heart and soul before You. Love me like only You can pure, whole, unstinting.


The Creator: You are already in my embrace. You are already immensely loved. Do not be afraid, lean into Me. The shoulder you cry on when you cry. When you are lost, I am the ground under your feet.


Me: My faith in You increases, O Creator, and yet I dread my own disposition. Since I know You will forgive me, I may take Your grace lightly. I don’t want to get complacent and risk-taking Your grace for granted. I don’t want to break Your heart.


The Creator: My forgiveness is no weakness. It is the ability to pick yourself up when you fall. It is the hand that snags you before you shatter. Arrive as you are unafraid, unashamed.


Me: No matter what, I’ll be fine as long as I have You. Being with You opens up a door to heavenly wonder. You are the King my soul has always desired.


The Creator: Then there’s no time to waste. I am here. I have always been here.


Me: And as the years go by, I see myself developing. The world grows old, and I, along with it, am learning, falling, and rising up again. But one thing shall not be shaken this love, this fire, this devotion that burns within my being for You. It is consuming. It is uncontainable.


The Creator: That flame was placed within you by My own hands. It was never meant to fade.


Me: I can’t imagine what I would do without You. You are the very air in my lungs, the very light in my soul. I’ve never experienced anything like this—this love, this grace, this peace.


The Creator: So be with Me. Abide in Me. Love Me as I have loved you. For I have not left you, and I will not leave you.

 

Author’s Note:


This abstract piece is a visual representation of the unspoken dialogue between the soul and the Creator. The swirling colors gold, deep blue, and purple symbolize divine wisdom, spiritual depth, and the infinite connection between the seen and unseen realms. There are no defined facial features, no physical constraints, only movement fluid and boundless, much like the journey of the spirit itself.


The golden hues reflect divine presence, an eternal light that guides without force, while the deep blues signify the vast, meditative depths of introspection. Purple weaves through, representing transformation and a higher calling. The interplay of shadow and radiance suggests both struggle and surrender, reminding us that enlightenment is not a singular moment but an ongoing experience of expansion.


This is not a portrait of a person, but of essence a reflection of every seeker who has ever reached for the Divine and felt the embrace of something greater than themselves.

 

Why don't you pick

up the phone and call?

The Creator.

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O my God in heaven, Kateb, this is beyond beautiful! I truly love this. As soon as I finished reading, I texted my husband and said, "Darling, go read Kateb's post it's beautiful!" Kateb, first, thank you for the Zoom meeting with me and my husband. Second, your work always amazes me. I've noticed your growth in your writing it has become even more heartfelt and personal. I’ve told you once, I’ve told you twice, I’ve told you many times you are a blessing. Your gift is for humanity, and I’m so glad you’re not hiding it or keeping it to yourself. I pray for you and your family daily. Keep shining, keep writing, and keep inspiring.


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