Happy Month of Love,

I hope all of you had a great Valentine's weekend. I confess that this used to be my most dreaded holiday. I was alone, rejected, and certainly was not "feelin' the love." To top it off, although the many Valentine Banquets and parties hosted by my church advertised that 'singles were also invited', I knew that meant sitting at a table with other singles and watching the couples. It wasn't my idea of affirming fun!
Somewhere along the way, however, my attitude changed. The holiday was still the same, my situation was still the same, but my attitude took a definite about face. I realized I wasn't really alone, but fully covered and loved by the Best, the Lover of my soul. After so many years in ministry, I laid down my wall of rejection, unforgiveness and bitterness, and met the One Who knows me inside out. He is the only Lover who will never leave me or turn His back on me. What an awesome reality, and how beautiful it is to be free.
The amazing thing is that He is available to everyone, all the time. And now that I am happily married, He is still here as the Lover of my Soul.
Yes folks, Valentine's Day takes on an entirely different meaning when you have an earthly love.
But the lasting, eternal Truth is this: Whatever your situation in this life, You have a Lover who meets your deepest needs. I am so blessed to share Him with you!
Happy Valentine's Day.