“Because God has made us for Himself, our hearts are restless until they rest in Him.” ~Augustine of Hippo

As Valentine’s Day approaches I thought it would be appropriate to write a little something on the topic of love, but I found myself struggling to find the right words. While the day is filled with sentiments of endearment for some, I recognize that it may be a day of longing for others.

Whether tomorrow is a day you look forward to celebrating or one you’ll work hard to move past, I want you to know that God loves you! Scripture describes Him as The Perfect Valentine:

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends (John 15:13).”

“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8).”

“This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins (1 John 4:10).”

“The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness (Jeremiah 31:3).”

“Never will I leave you; Never will I forsake you (Hebrews 13:5, Joshua 1:5).”

Thank you, Lord, for your unfailing love (Psalm 36:7, Psalm 48:9, Psalm 52:8)! It reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies (Psalm 36:5).  Help us to look to you as the standard, our Perfect Valentine. In Jesus name, Amen!

 

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here (2 Cor 5:17)!”

“A NEW DAY will dawn on us from above because our God is LOVING and MERCIFUL (Luke 1:78).”

“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland (Isaiah 43:19).”

“Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness (Lamentations 3:22-23).”

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11).”

Lord, I thank you for new mercies you shower down on me every day. I will look to your promise of hope and a future. Your compassion never fails.  I am so undeserving, and yet so very loved. Thank you for pursuing and loving me. In Jesus name, Amen!