Inspired by American Idol and unconditional love!

In the most unexpected ways and in the ordinary every day routine of our cycle of life we can be wowed or inspired. I must admit that a big fan of American Idol I am not. Used to be but over the years it just became ordinary. Then I was encouraged to watch these first few shows (usually on tape) because there was going to be a show from New Orleans. That was last week and it was really, really good. The contestants they featured were amazing and I saw the dynamic of the new judges; Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler. Like them a lot!

I just watched the show from last night and the inspiring beautiful story of Chris Medina. Engaged to the love of his life, Chris and Juliana were just two months shy of the big day after waiting two years to say I do. This past October, Juliana was injured in a terrible accident that left her with brain damage and many side effects from the injury. Chris Medina is still madly in love with her. His story was revealed on this episode of Idol. What really resonates with me is Chris describing how he was ready to exchange vows with Juliana; for better or worse, in sickness or health. Even though these vows are still unspoken, they shout loudly from the example of who Chris is. He will not leave her side, he cares for her, he loves her and he sings for her. This is unconditional love; what we call from Scripture agape love; loving unconditionally expecting nothing in return. It is a beautiful love story.

This tape is from this weeks episode of Idol. It tells the story of Juliana's accident through Chris' perspective and his love for her. First of all, his performance is awesome. But watch the way the story of Chris and Juliana, and the opportunity to met her, affects the judges.

This is an amazingly inspiring story. And it helps restore faith in humanity. And it certainly explains that the what we do in life, in good times and challenging times, flows from who we are. I don't know Chris beyond this video. I feel pretty good about who he is and from his inspiration who I want to be. Watch, be amazed, thank God for the people you love and thank Him again for who you are:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elaXeN15isM&feature=aso