* Daily Lovin *

Why is Valentine's Day such a big deal? I know the retailers see it as another way to make a profit for sure.  Wasn't there Valentine's day stuff at Target in December?  Seems like we never get through just one holiday at a time, but is Valentine's day a holiday? 

It is for me.  I actually love Valentine's day and here is why: 

Now don't get me wrong, I think we obviously need to show our loved ones and people we do life with Love on the daily...BUT on Valentine's day we get to go all out. 

We get to do a little extra for our husbands and our little one's.  I delight in decorating the house, making crafts, talking about the love of Jesus for us and sneaking in some sweet treats in lunchboxes.  I love making Valentine cards for my children and making sure they know what treasures they are to my heart.  I love going on a special date with my husband and receiving a heart felt card from him.  I also love to LOVE on my extended family and friends. 

There is something special that happens when you let someone know that you truly LOVE them.  I think our hearts grow bigger and I think Jesus smiles down because just as we parents like to see our kids being kind to one another and walking in LOVE.  I think God delights in us too when we do the same. 

I choose LOVE in the midst of frustration
I choose LOVE in the midst of chaos
I choose LOVE in those situations where it is hard to
I choose LOVE because I am worthy of receiving it
I choose LOVE daily. 

"But now faith, hope, love, abide these three;  but the greatest of these is LOVE"  1Corinthians 13:13