Happy Valentines Day dearest blogger world!
Now, there are people out there who if they are single think Valentines Day the most depressing holiday ever. They despise all the frilly doilies, the happy couples they see out on dates, the boxes of chocolates that everyone but them seems to receive. All of it to them seems a punch in the stomach and a reminder that they do not have a significant other. Alright, no offense if you are one of those people; I've done it too, but what a waste of a perfectly good day! If you are single God has you right where He wants you. He's not done with you on your own yet, so be patient & rejoice! Plus Christ's love, is SO MUCH greater than the "love" any other person could ever have to give. So bask in it! Praise Him for it!
This Valentines Day I am most certainly a flyin' solo girl, but ya know what, I wouldn't have it any other way!
I'm going to enjoy the most loving card, & box of chocolates my sweet mom got for me, watch a girly movie, wear something pink & happy, but mostly try to be a burst of encouragement to anyone I see today. So single girls out there, don't despair! God has perfectly ordained each & every day, and has us in each season of life for a purpose. And it's always an incredible purpose, even if we can't see it yet! I'm waiting for my "Mr. Knightley" ;) just as much as any of you or waiting, hoping, and praying for the right guy.
Meanwhile, rejoice! Keep your eyes focused straight foward on Christ! The One whom we must love with all our heart, mind, soul & strength!
1Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth.
2Serve the LORD with gladness;
Come before Him with joyful singing.
3Know that the LORD Himself is God;
It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves;
We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.
4Enter His gates with thanksgiving
And His courts with praise
Give thanks to Him, bless His name.
5For the LORD is good;
His lovingkindness is everlasting
And His faithfulness to all generations.
2Serve the LORD with gladness;
Come before Him with joyful singing.
3Know that the LORD Himself is God;
It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves;
We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.
4Enter His gates with thanksgiving
And His courts with praise
Give thanks to Him, bless His name.
5For the LORD is good;
His lovingkindness is everlasting
And His faithfulness to all generations.
- Psalm 100
Willa, I love you!!!! Thank you for this awesome reminder! I now that it speaks to many girls this day. I really do hate the idea that this day is all about self for girls. It's all about me and someone giving me something. Sad. So girls, lets give the love! Give the Gospel to those around us and show the ultimate love–the love of Christ! :)
ReplyDeleteDitto to your post and ditto to Christa's comment. Love is never about self; it's always about God, and it's always from God.
ReplyDeleteLove you Cousin Willa Pants! You're so right, God has you exactly where He wants you for your good and His glory. What a love THAT is! Have a very happy Valentine's Day!
I love you girls! Thanks for the encouragement!! It really is true; Christ's love is the ULTIMATE love, and the only love that will satisfy! :)
ReplyDeleteOh Willa! You are such a blessing to everyone!
ReplyDeleteIf you and the other girls were married though, who would watch my house when I'm gone?
As for Mr. Knightley....well God knows who that is and in due time he will come riding up on his horse and sweep you off your feet. (It could be Mr. Darcy or Bingley though :)