Valentine's Day.
Boxes of squished
chocolate; bouquets of wilted flowers; stuffed teddy bears with eyes
popping out; and valentine hearts, cards, and the like, bought with
wasted money, are given to a beloved. Some gifts convey something
genuine, but others are just empty feelings.
Don't get me wrong,
Valentine's Day isn't that bad!
My family makes little hearts
and cards of colored paper with sayings of funny, witty, or loving
words to give one another. An extraordinary cake is made, candy is
bestowed to little hands, or touching deeds are done for one person
or another. But is that really what we should think about on this day? A
day to remember to tell someone you love them? To give them some
token of your love? Or do you just think about the candy that goes on
sale after it's all over?
Come on, we all think about that! :)
Love. What exactly does this word
“love” mean? Love is a self-sacrificing desire to meet the need
of the one loved. We can love one another with a temporary love that
is here for a time, then dies away. But God's love is permanent. He
loves us so much that He sent His one and only Son to die on the
cross for our sins. Christ's blood was shed for you and me. He died
so that I could have eternal life with Him. But the best part is, He
rose again. No, this isn't just a story for Easter, it's a story that
you should hear every day of your life. A story that you should
remember. A story that you should never weary of hearing. So, on this
Valentine's Day, remember the One who loves you more than anyone.
Remember what He did for you. Thank Him for it, and love Him with all
your heart.
Happy Valentine's Day!
