"For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations." Psalm 100:5

I LOVE Valentine's Day. Sometimes when I tell people this, they give me a strange look and I feel somewhat like a little girl who just told someone they are going to be a princess when they grow up. "That's nice." I picture them saying while patting her on the head. I'm sure people find it odd that I get so excited about it, because I've never received a "romantic" Valentine in my life. I've never even really had a date. But for some reason, when the month of February comes around and all the decorations and candy and teddy bears start lining the shelves, I still jump up and down inside (and sometimes outside) when I see that Valentine's Day is coming. I told one of my friends once, I think I've figured out part of the reason for this. Valentine's Day is a vivid splash of color in the midst of a long stretch of grey winter that can leave me feeling rather grey myself some days.

This Valentine's Day, I stopped before running ahead with work for the day to take a look outside at the beautiful Valentine God sent. The ground is covered in a blanket of white, sparkling snow, and as the sun peeked over the trees, it made the snow light up with beautiful shades of pink and gold. Under my window there is a bright red cardinal, hopping around looking for food in the snow. As I sat down to this picture, a song came to mind. I hope it adds a splash of color to your soul this Valentine's Day, as it did for me.

"O Worship the King, O glorious above

And gratefully sing His wonderful love;

Our shield and Defender the Ancient of Days,

Pavilioned in splendor, and girded with praise.

Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail;

In thee do we trust, nor find thee to fail.

Thy mercies how tender how firm to the end,

Our maker, Defender, Redeemer and friend."

Thank you Father that your love never fails, and You are our perfect Valentine. Even though this life is usually not a bed of roses, thank you for the gifts you send every day that touch our heart. May you open our eyes to see them today, and remind us of your unfailing love. Thank You Father, may we learn to love You with all our hearts, souls and minds.