Forever Valentine

Most have mixed feelings about the commercial commitment to Valentines Day. Men live in fear that they won't meet their loved ones expectations. While women are usually wanting some validation that they are loved, appreciated, adored, beautiful and desired. Love means so many more things than flowers, candy, jewelry or what ever,but an expression of love from the loved one to the beloved is always deeply enjoyed. Song of Songs in the Bible is one of my favorites. The King tells his lover (me and us)."How beautiful you are, my darling! Oh, how beautiful!...You have stolen my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one jewel of your necklace....how delightful is your love...how much more pleasing is your love than wine." Billy learned to express his love in words. (Please read September 7 & 8 of the blog) These words from Billy continue to fill my heart but when Jesus called me His "Forever Valentine", I felt the strength to go on loving myself and others. Men need to hear words of love and validation also. The Lord tells them they are mighty and courageous, they (you) are handsome and wise. The Lord always backs His words up with a commitment to see us through. I believe He is telling me today that I am His Valentine everyday and forever. Tomorrow, I will tell you about how He showed me this past weekend. To my family and friends: I bless you to know how much the Lord loves you, and how beautiful, handsome and amazing you all are to Him and of course to me. I love you, Mom...,Nana... , Jennifer!!!!!!!!