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Friday's Inspiration Post on Saturday:

"1 4 3"

I was watching a movie the other night and there was a scene where a woman told someone to page her if they need her. The page was "1 4 3". From then, she assumed that he would know what it means and that she didn't necessarily have to verbalize it to him. Some of you may recognize those numbers as a very special code that means "I (1) love (4) you (3)." It's a great way to tell a person you love them without all of the mushy stuff. Translation: a cop out. Lol.

Now I heard through the grapevine (in this case, the grapevine is Google.) that "1 4 3" originated in Massachusetts in 1894. The intent was to give a new system for lighthouse characteristics, giving each one a unique numerical flash. Someone decided to make 143 stand for "I Love You." and the rest is history, literally.

For that reason, it's a beautiful gesture. A lighthouse signal is totally different and acceptable. But you know if your husband or wife responded with "1 4 3" every time you said "I love you.", you'd be ready to fight! Lol. Let's be honest, "1 4 3" is simplicity at it's finest. It's not intimate. No eye contact is necessary. And it can be taken lightly. We just say the number, assuming that the person receiving them will get the full effect what you are saying to them. They should know that it's from the heart, right?

Even Stevie Wonder recognized how simple 🎶these 3 words🎶 are to use. I LOVE YOU! Though sweet and simple, short and kind, we still miss the importance of those words being said. But, before we say them, we must come to understand what it means and how much impact it has on the lives of those we say it to.

What is love? Haddaway brings such a unique melody to that question that cannot be ignored. I don't recall him answering the question, though. It can be difficult to define love, but one thing is for sure. Love is heavily rooted in the character of God. The very first love we've ever experienced (knowingly or unknowingly) was the love of God. The overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God has kept us in the center of His heart and blessed beyond what we can fathom. It is here. It's all around us. It's in the eyes of the one that you say "1 4 3" to.

We can love others and show it in all of our actions because God loved us first. The ability to love is one of the greatest privileges that we will possess in our lifetime. Loving God, ourselves, and others will change our lives forever. Love covers a multitude of sin. It also protects. Our loved ones, friends, spouses, and our neighbors can find safety in the love that will can potentially show them. It is vital that we do so with care.

So the next time you are decide that your hatred towards a person is something that you want to hold on to, I encourage you to remember these things:
Tomorrow is not promised. You never know when you won't see them again.
Everyone is in your life for a reason. Find out the reason.
Show love. God loves you even when you deserve to be hated.
Tell people that you love them...and mean it.

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