It is a day for gushy sweet talk, heart-shaped candy-filled boxes, bouquets of flowers, loving kisses and pretty Valentines. What is your favorite Valentine memory? I remember John gave me a big pink poodle for our first Valentines Day.
In our years of plenty, my wonderful husband lavished me with huge bouquets of roses when I was working. Everyone in my office got to enjoy the fragrance and the beauty. I was sincerely spoiled.
It is fun to celebrate love, even when it is as old as ours… 47 years in October.
But, there is love even greater than the love of a couple. That’s the love God gives us because He created us. God loves us because we are His children. He put the finishing touches on each individual, making each one uniquely His.
“8The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love…11For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; 17But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children” (Psalm 103:8, 11, 17 NIV).
We are blessed to have a loving God who looks past our weaknesses and sees who He planned for us to be. God sent His Son to be an example of His love, to teach us and show us true love for one another.
Tomorrow is a day for love but everyday is a day for true love. Let our hearts burst forth to show love to others - just as Jesus taught us.
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