Valentine's Day

So tomorrow is Valentine's Day have you finished your shopping?  Were the school party items taken care of, what about gifts for your children and spouse?  Are you waiting for candy, flowers, a nice dinner, jewelry, or maybe a trip somewhere from your significant other? 

You have been rushing to make sure everything is perfect, but have you taken a moment to thank God for His love?  Your significant other may show up with flower, candy, dinner reservations, and a surprise trip.  however, your significant other can never top God's gift for you.  God is promising a life of love, joy, mercy, grace, forgiveness, and eternity with Him.  That gift for you is far more valuable than all of the candy, flowers, and gifts in the world. 

Want to know something else?  God's gift for you is everyday not just a date on the calendar.  God knew you and loved you before you met your parents, before you met your spouse, before you met your children  How awesome is His love!  It is all day every day.  When your spouse gets mad at you, God is still there, when you break up with your boyfriend God is there, when your children are doing their own thing on Valentine's Day God is there. 

I challenge you to take a moment with your Valentine, but do not forget to spend time with God.  You don't have to make a reservation, you don't have to order anything, and you don't have to purchase anything.  God has already paid the price - just thank Him and spend time with him.