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.
Love is more than a
gift
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.
The Love Dare
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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