Jesus' loves you

Love is in the air. This time of the year, love seems to be everywhere. Before Christmas was over, stores had Valentine’s Day decorations on shelves. I must admit, I decorated my house for Valentine’s Day the first week of January. I think I just need to decorate for something after Christmas!

Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays. My daughter Grace loves hearts. She draws them all over her schoolwork. From the time she was little, we have always intentionally made Valentine’s Day special.

For the past few years, one of the ways that Grace and I have celebrated Valentine’s Day has been by delivering flowers to some of our church widows. Seeing their smile when we give them a flower is the best part of the day. I have always tried to bring Grace with me for visits to those in our faith family because I want her to always remember how important it is to reach out to those around us. We have spent time in the hospital and know how long those days can be; we remember how wonderful it can be when a friend enters the door for a visit.

I encourage you to sign up to bring a flower to a widow. There will be an opportunity to do this at AWANA. Perhaps you know someone in your neighborhood who would appreciate a flower to brighten their day. Take time to make that visit. Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to show the love of Christ to someone who may not feel loved. Look for those moments where kindness, a thoughtful expression, or the gift of a flower can make an impact on someone’s life. Then, through that connection, share the Gospel, the love of Christ.