Ok people, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! I hope you all have your checklist of the gifts you plan on buying, the reservations at the restaurant you hope to go to, and any crafting supplies for something homemade from the kids. If you’re anything like me, you’ll unfortunately wait until the very last second and eagerly hope that the Amazon driver delivers your package before February 14th.

Whether you love Valentine's Day, dread it, or are somewhere in between, I want to encourage everyone to view this holiday in a way that the world has ignored: Be God’s Valentine.

God’s love for us is unmatched and meets every need that we could ever hope for.  While we celebrate our love for one another on Valentine’s Day, let’s take time to reflect that our Creator has chosen to love us: we are His daily Valentine.  The Bible is infused with God’s love for us and scriptural instruction on why and how to love, and this brings us hope and joy in our daily lives:

1 John 4:16: “And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.”

Ephesians 4:2: “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”

1 Peter 4:8: “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”

1 Corinthians 13:13: “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”

As we reflect during this holiday of love, let’s challenge ourselves to add to our Valentine’s Day activities and allow yourself to be God’s Valentine.  He loves you in such a unique way that only a Creator can.  

by Jake Womack, HCS Board of Directors Member