Except, I don't at all.
I mean, there is a lot to how I feel about Valentine's Day.
The cynical, eternally single me HATES Valentine's Day for all of the obvious reasons. I feel like I am the ONLY one out there who doesn't have some rugged hot man to give her some chocolate and flowers. I feel like Hallmark has made millions all while reminding me that I am single. 26 Valentine's Days in and I have yet to have a "Valentine" to call my own. I have never received flowers or chocolates on February 14th. It's just a tough day.
The hopeless romantic me LOVES everything that Valentine's Day is. I love the over-the-top ridiculous red and pink that seems to vomit over anything standing still. I am like a kid when it comes to conversation hearts and what they say. I can't wait until I have a Valentine of my own to buy some cheesy Valentine's crap for. I love that we set aside a day, separate of Birthdays and Anniversaries to say I love you. As much as I try to fight it, I LOVE Valentine's Day.
Today, I choose to celebrate a day about love. Do I feel a little sad that I am single and don't have a rugged hot man to share this romantic day with? ABSOLUTELY! BUT, I feel like I have a great opportunity to share love with the people closest to me, without feeling like I am taking away from my man. I get to give all of my love attention to my nearest and dearest.
So...
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
May your day be FULL of love and laughter and all things red and pink! May you find great joy in all of the festive decor and treats, rather than being bitter and cynical about it all. May you lean into the Creator of all things, including Love.
After all...
Love never gives up.
Love cares more for others than for self.
Love doesn't want what it doesn't have.
Love doesn't strut,
Doesn't have a swelled head,
Doesn't force itself on others,
Isn't always "me first,"
Doesn't fly off the handle,
Doesn't keep score of the sins of others, Doesn't revel when others grovel,
Takes pleasure in the flowering of truth, Puts up with anything,
Trusts God always,
Always looks for the best,
Never looks back,
But keeps going to the end.
(From 1 Corinthians 13, The Message)
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