Why I Hated Valentine's Day
by Lucinda Secrest McDowell
For
many years I hated Valentine's Day.
I guess it was because I had bought into the notion
that Valentine's Day was only for lovers, for those who had
that special guy or gal to send them flowers or candy.
For those who had a date!
And
since I wasn't one of those lucky gals, I tended to
face each Heart Day with a real attitude. I didn't
actually resent those who had special plans that night,
I just wanted to be one of them.
By
the time I reached my 30th
Valentine's Day
my attitude
had changed dramatically. No, I wasn't married nor did I have that
"special someone" in my life. But my relationship with another
Special Someone had grown so dramatically that
Valentine's Day no longer threatened me with a pity party.
I
was in love with God, absolutely convinced of His
unconditional love for Me and therefore filled with hope
that even if earthly love never came my way, He was enough.
I memorized these words and have shared them countless times
and not just on Valentine's Day!
Whom have I in heaven but You?
And earth has nothing I desire besides You.
My flesh and my heart may fail,
but God is the strength of my heart
and my portion forever."
Psalm 73.25-26 NIV
Do
you feel all alone today?
If you have a relationship with God, you are never alone.
Do
you feel weak and weary?
Why not ask God to be the strength of your heart?
It's
an interesting postscript to add that this
Valentine's Day I do have a date
--- with my husband and the father of my four children.
I am grateful for his love and faithfulness, but even so,
the number one Love of my life is Jesus.
And
He will be my portion forever.
copyright 2000 Lucinda Secrest McDowell
