Some people love it, others hate it. Valentine's Day! When couples celebrate the love they share for each other. I for one have always liked Valentine's Day. Even as a child I loved giving and receiving Valentines.
Those that love it say..."it is a time for romance, a time for love." I agree. But isn't every day a time for romance? Maybe not but everyday we should most definitely remember to love. So how do we define "Love" 1 Corinthians 13 defines love pretty well. It says that love is patient, kind, not jealous, it does not envy. Webster defines "Love" as a feeling of strong constant affection. I can tell you right now, yes I have a love for my wife that is strong and constant. I also have a love for my children (including their spouses who I consider my children), and I am deeply in love with three little ladies that call me grandpa. To all of them I have a strong constant affection. I can't imagine my life without any of them.
So you see, romance is just a small part of Valentine's day. It is about remembering who we love in our life. It is about remembering who we have loved and who has loved us. It is a time to celebrate those who have touched our lives and made us a better person because of it.
To the nah say'rs...Make this the best Valentine's Day ever! This year make it ALL about how much love you give to others. Remember the people that have loved you and give them a call, send them a card, buy them a small gift. Singles get together with other singles and party!! Celebrate being friends that truly care for one another. Don't allow yourself to wallow in self pity. Be proud of who you are and give give give love. Think of someone that may be in the same circumstances as you are and invite them to dinner. Visit the forgotten elderly and shower them with love.
Valentine's day is really all about remembering. Remembering to show love, appreciation, kindness, gratitude for people who have touched our lives. Sure we all celebrate in different ways but the key is that we remember to let other know how much we care for them.
So Happy Valentine's Day to all....
Guys....don't forget...go out right now and buy a card...make dinner reservations, flowers are nice too. (There are some guys that need reminders)
