On Valentine’s Day, everyone thinks about how to show that
special someone (or someone’s) how much they love them. We give candy, flowers,
jewelry, and romantic gifts to let those people know they are valued, loved,
and special.
I was being contemplative today, on love. What love means to
me – where it began – who shows me love. And of course, my thoughts went
immediately to the One I love and cherish the most….my Lord and Savior. He
doesn’t need to do anything for me on Valentine’s Day because He already has
shown me and given me the greatest gift of love anyone could give. But how
about me? How can I show Him how much I love Him on Valentine’s Day? Is there a gift I can give to God?
I think there is.
I think I can show God
my love on Valentine’s Day by not complaining. I think I can show Him my
love by appreciating what He’s given me and who He has placed in my life. I think
I can show Him how much I love Him by talking to Him. I can tell Him how much
He means to me and I can show Him how much I value the fact that He listens to
my concerns and cares.
I can TRUST HIM.
I can pay attention to God by reading His Word and listening to what He’s trying to say to
me. I can notice and acknowledge when He sends me a beautiful sunrise or a gift
of encouragement through a person – knowing that it came through Him.
If I say I love God – what better day than Valentine’s Day,
to show Him and to give Him my time? Instead of using it for “me” tasks, I can
be a servant for Him and use it for “God” tasks.
You see…..there are
many ways to show Jesus how much we love Him. And of course, as with anyone
we love – we shouldn’t do it just on Valentine’s Day. I just find it ironic that
we often forget to include Him in on this very special day devoted to love. For if it weren’t for God, I wouldn’t know
what real love is. He was the best example and the first example.
On this special day, won’t you take some time to show and
tell God just how dear He is to your heart?
2 comments:
Beautiful, beautiful post. Thank you so much for sharing - I look forward to keeping up with your blog in the future!
Happy Valentine's day!
Thank you! I look forward to your return visits. :)
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