Valentines

     Happy Valentines Day in a couple of days.  As a single woman it has little romantic meaning, but I am not a very romantic woman anyway.  I am more practical.  I don't like chocolate, flowers that will be dead in a couple of days, or jewelry that I would probably never wear.  However, I do love spa deals and cookies.  I do love sharing God's love to others.  There is no point in Valentines days without acknowledging the source of true love (agape love).  I do love this time of year because it is the time of my parent's anniversary and without that I would not be here.  It is the time of my beloved sister's birthday and her husband's too.  None of them are big on celebrating, but I cherish it.  Besides a birthday is each person's individual holiday all about them.
     I am doing a wonderful Bible study called "Me, Myself, and Lies" by Jennifer Rothschild.  She is reminding how none of us can show love or receive love without first loving ourselves and knowing our worth.  God has provided me with so much love in my life to help me walk into this world boldly.  I am beyond blessed.  I pray that each of you know exactly how much God loves you and wants you to feel loved.  Here is the catch.  It doesn't always come in the traditional format.  I don't know if I will ever settle down and get married and have kids, but that is ok.  God has a purpose for me and love is on my path through family, friends, and I am to show love to all in my path.  Happy Valentines Day and I hope that you feel loved all day long.