Unlike most of the single people I know, I absolutely LOVE Valentine's Day. It is my second favorite holiday.
I haven't always thought this way. In fact, in high school, even when I had a boyfriend, I hated Valentine's Day. Then, one year, the LORD used my friend Jeorgi to open my eyes to a world of new possibilities.
(You can get to know her here: http://jeorgimages.com/ and here: http://jeorgismith.blogspot.com/ )
I was complaining to her about all the nastiness that happens on Valentine's Day. Kissing, gooey talking, googly eyes - gross. She just kind of sighed and smiled. She said, "Ah, but Krista, you're missing the whole point."
"What point?" I asked. She responded by giving me a hug. "That's what it's about."
"Okay..."
"Krista, this is the one day a year that we can love extravagantly and no one thinks anything about it. We get to show the love of Jesus openly and honestly on this day. We have an excuse to go crazy in love with all the people that we know."
As I began to think about this, I realized she was right. How often do I forget to stop and just love on the people who bless me? How often do I forget to thank them for loving me and caring for me, even when I'm going crazy or am a complete mess (which is always)?
So I love Valentine's Day. If you see me, I will probably be wearing red or pink... or both. And I will be glowing. Glowing because I am basking in the love of my Savior and pouring it out to the people that matter most to me.
Whether you like Valentine's Day or not, take some time to love on people this week. A lot of people will be grumpy and bitter - show them a little love!
Happy Valentine's Day!
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