The month of February bombards us with commercials of purchasing certain products to display the love that you feel for the people in your life. As we struggle with the different relationships in our lives, most people realize that there is more to intimacy than just purchasing an item. People come from all walks of life and from all over the world. We come in all shapes and sizes, old and young with different hopes and desires. The one thing that we all have in common is that each and every one of us desire to matter and be loved.
Show them you care...
People show that they care for one another in their words, actions and attitudes that are displayed each and every day. This gift of love has no dollar value and must be nurtured for it to thrive. It may cost you your time to simply be with someone when they are sad, hurt or lonely. There are unlimited ways that you can let the people in your life know you are thinking of them. You may make their favorite meal or surprise them by purchasing tickets to a special event or show. Plan a special evening alone or finish the “honey do” list that has been pending for months. Money and gifts can prove their love for one day but it can leave you lonely for the remainder of the year.
Rekindle your love......
Over time relationships can become strained with the pressures of life and couples may desire to renew or rekindle their love. The Love Dare, written by Alex and Stephen Kendrick who are pastors at Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia wrote a forty-day guided devotional experience that leads your heart back to truly loving your spouse. Each day asks you to look at specific ways to display love to your partner to heal your relationship. These are simple acts of love that can also be used for children, extended family members or anyone who has been difficult for you to display unconditional love to. So this Valentine’s Day challenge yourself to improve or revitalize your relationships all year round.
“If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded.” Maya Angelou
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