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Be God’s Valentine In other words, Valentine’s Day must begin and end with Jesus for it to have any real substance worth cherishing at all. And if the LORD is our Valentine – our love and affection – then the celebration of this day is a beautiful thing, whether you’re single, married, dating, or long to be or not. Wherever we land this February, may we take comfort in these fresh reminders of God’s love. 1. His Love Exceeds Expectations. I’ve talked with numerous people who struggled to accept and receive God’s love for them. In many ways, this makes sense as our broken and sin-ravished world taints even our closets and healthiest relationships. For many single people, Valentine’s Day can be a bitter reminder of their singleness and desire for a relationship. Luckily, God doesn’t leave anyone, single or in a relationship, out of His unending love and grace. In 1 John 4:8, the author says, “Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” God is love itself. There are good Valentine’s Day quotes and mushy, roll-your-eyes quotes too. But, as Christians, what if we turned our eyes to some quotes about love from pastors and church leaders that remind us of what love is really all about? Take some time to review these 10 Valentine’s Day quotes that remind us of the One who loves us the most: God. Bible Verses for Valentine's Day: Best Scriptures about Love. Valentine's Day, also known as Saint Valentine's Day, originated as a church holiday on February 14th to honor martyrs of the faith - saints whose names were Valentine or Valentinus. It is believed that the first Heart Valentine note was sent by a Valentine who was in prison for a Each day we open God’s Word, His Valentine’s notes speak to us. Here are 36 Valentine’s Day Bible verses filled with powerful messages of God’s love for us that will stand forever. These are encouraging messages from the heart of God that you can reflect on during Valentine’s Day, or any day of the year. The love, therefore, celebrated on Valentine’s Day is certainly an imperfect and inadequate love. It is certainly superficial and often unfaithful. At the same time, it points to a yearning in the human heart for a love that doesn’t fail; for a love that endures; for a love eternally real. Valentine’s Day is marked each year as a celebration of human friendship and romantic love. In some people’s minds, romantic love is quite different from love of God or God’s love for us. Pope Benedict XVI’s first encyclical [Deus Caritas Est] tries to show how every example of love feeds into every other. “God is love,” the Pope “How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings.” Exploring Valentine’s Day Bible Verses on God’s Love 21. 1 Corinthians 8:3 “But if anyone loves God, he is known by God.” 22. Psalm 63:3 “Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you.” 7. God’s love is part of His very being and character. “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love” (1 John 4:7-8, ESV). 8. God’s love encourages us. “Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to God’s love is the ultimate model we strive to emulate in our interactions, making every day an opportunity to show love, not just Valentine’s Day. Love is a powerful expression that encompasses friendship, family, and selflessness, inspiring us to shine our light in the world. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 “Love is patient, love is kind. So in that sense Valentine’s Day is a good day to get drunk. And a good place for some wine tasting is in the Song of Solomon. One read and it isn’t surprising that this wild drinking romp through the vineyard of betrothed (pre-consummated) and marital romantic love makes it one of the most controversial books of the Bible! Love is not about societal expectations or grand gestures; it is about showing up for ourselves and others in ways that honor God. This Valentine’s Day, let’s embrace a love that is rooted in faith, expressed through service, and sustained beyond a single day — a love that transforms hearts and lives in the way Christ intended. 30 LDS Quotes for Valentine’s Day About Love “God gave man life, and with it, the power to think, to reason, to decide, and to love.” – Thomas S. Monson Eros as a Symbol of Valentine’s Day. Eros’s association with love and romance led to his becoming a symbol of Valentine’s Day. The celebration of love and affection on this special day is often represented with images of Cupid, drawing on Eros’s legacy as the god of love. 4. The Darker Side: Valentine’s Day and the Feast of Wolves. While today Valentine’s Day is associated with love and affection, its ancient Roman precursor, Lupercalia, was a far wilder affair. Known as the Feast of Wolves, Lupercalia involved bizarre rituals, including the sacrifice of goats and dogs. Valentine’s Day is a wonderful opportunity for your church to remind your community of the ultimate source of love: God. As 1 John 4:8 points out: “Whoever does not love does not know God Valentine’s Day began as Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine. The feast was first established by Pope Gelasius I to honor one or two saints named Valentinus for being martyred on February 14. Valentine’s Day is often seen as a day of romantic love, but at its heart, it is a celebration of deep, selfless love — the kind of love that reflects Christ. While the world emphasizes romance only, we can use this day to celebrate God’s love, the love of family and friends, and the faith that binds us together. Valentine’s Day is all about love, and there are SO many cute crafts we can offer kids to help celebrate! But what if we were intentional about the crafts we offer? Let’s go beyond hearts and valentines and invite kids to make Valentine crafts that remind them of God’s love!
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