“Love is a many-splendored thing.” “Love means never having to say you’re sorry.” “If you love someone, set them free.” And on and on…I know so cheesy, but this is how the world defines love!
I hope everyone had a Happy Valentine’s Day…or as we singles call it: Singles Awareness Day! I’ll have to admit, I’m usually sad or depressed on Valentine’s Day since I don’t have a special someone in my life. However, I’ve been sick recently and have spent more time on getting well, than dwelling on this day, so perhaps the Lord allowed my sickness for a reason?? I don’t know for sure, but I decided this year, I wasn’t going to let it get me down!
Just because I don’t have a husband, boyfriend, or a significant other at the moment, doesn’t mean that I don’t have the love of my family and friends! I believe my family is THE BEST ever I have some very close, awesome friends! But, the greatest love of all is from my Heavenly Father who loves me unconditionally! What more could I ask for?? Let’s face it, our earthly love for one another is so shallow sometimes: “I only love you if you love me!” Or, “I love you if or because you do something for me!” But, Jesus loves me with an “everlasting love.” John 15:13 says, “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” Jesus did that for ME and I’ll take this kind of love over human love any day!
I’ve realized recently that I spend too much time dwelling on things that I don’t have instead of being satisfied and grateful for what I do. I’m blessed beyond measure! Of course it’s easy to say this now when I’m not in the middle of feeling lonely or sorry for myself, but I can choose to be happy and content and this is what I’m choosing!
There’s a chorus to a song that Rodney Griffin wrote…he sings with Greater Vision who is one of my favorite Southern Gospel groups. Ivan Parker made it popular…here’s a link to the song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GolaUfFdWB0&feature=results_main&playnext=1&list=PLD05CF2A200C555F3
I choose to believe that You are faithful and my heart is in Your hands
And this mystery that I face today is part of a greater plan
I choose not to be discouraged when the sun will not break through
I have a choice of trusting You, so Lord this is what I choose
