Valentine's day

Oh Valentine's Day....this is a day people love or hate.
For me I was a hater...I never liked it.
{probably because I never had a "Valentine!}

Joe and I have always chosen to not celebrate Valentine's day
but for whatever reason this year I am getting into the spirit.

Today I have been thinking about how much God loves me!
{Rest on that moment...don't read past it too quick because it is something said all the time}

He LOVES us!
How is that the God of the Universe Loves me?
{rest again}

I love hearing from friends how God is transforming them.
I love hearing the way people rely on God because there is nothing else in life worth living for.
I love God and he Loves me and that is something to celebrate!

Now rest on the words on this song by Stuart Townend
found here

How deep the Father's love for us,
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure

How great the pain of searing loss,
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the chosen One,
Bring many sons to glory

Behold the Man upon a cross,
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed I hear my mocking voice,
Call out among the scoffers

It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished

I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection

Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom


Happy Valentine's Day!