One Valentine’s
Day, my sweet husband gave me this Sad Sam stuffed animal. Isn’t he cute?
I keep him
in our office; he’s a source of inspiration and warm, ooey gooey feelings.
And, he’s a
reminder of love.
As you can
see by the photo, he is holding a heart, which says, “Love me.” I started
thinking, as I looked at him holding that heart.
There’s
where we all are, isn’t it? No matter what disorder, addiction or issue we
face, at the heart of it all is that desperate plea, “love me.” It can be a demand
with the loudest exclamation point or it can be a question mark, perhaps, more
timid and quiet. Whatever the tone of these two words, it still speaks to our
need to be loved.
So, this
Valentine’s Day, who are you asking to love you? Is it a boyfriend, girlfriend,
husband, wife? Or are you wanting to get love from some-“thing” instead? Are
those things you’re seeking love and value from involving food, substances unhealthy
behaviors and choices?
What about
God? Where is He when you ask for- or demand- “love me?”
He’s already
decided to answer that plea with a yes…
“Since you were precious in my sight… I have loved you…”
Isaiah 43:4
You may feel
without a Valentine, only tempted, instead by the next poor choice. It could be
an unhealthy relationship, substance or box-or c’mon, boxes of chocolates! You
may have sad eyes like this stuffed dog here; you may be lonely and in despair.
God knows;
God cares. He’s there, speaking…
“The LORD hath appeared of old unto me,
saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with
lovingkindness have I drawn thee.”
Jeremiah 31:3
And HE’S the
Source you need to direct that plea! Going to any other God- substitute,
Valentine’s Day or any other day will not satisfy you and me. Are you talking
to God, taking this plea to Him? If not, why not? No matter what, God won’t
change His mind about loving you; it’s already decided. God wants to be your
Valentine; He wants to show you how much He loves you? Will you allow Him to do
so?
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© 2018 by Sheryle Cruse
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