We often celebrate Valentine’s Day by giving and sharing expressions of love to someone or those we love. As with many rituals, overtime, we often miss the meaning of our acts and find ourselves performing what should be sentiments of love, out of obligation. Today I tell you of a love story that will live for eternity and how we can take part in celebrating it every day, not just on Valentine’s Day.

My love story begins with God creating something good and perfect. He created the earth and everything we needed to survive on the earth. He created us in his likeness and image. God loved His creation. And when our hearts turned from the love of our life, he provided a way to bring us back to Him–He gave us Jesus. And when we rejected His gift of love. He stopped giving us physical gifts that we could destroy and He gave us the Holy Spirit–to those who believe. Let God’s love live through you by His Holy Spirit. Here are few ways to live out your love story through Jesus Christ.

How does God expect us to share expressions of love, everyday? (1 Corinthians 13:1-13)

Patience – be willing to accept/tolerate delay while we wait for one another without getting upset. Whether it’s waiting for one to get ready to go out on a date, or while waiting for a cashier-in-training  to ring your purchase correctly. Or maybe you are struggling through a tough time in your life as a result of illness or mishap; be patient. The key is your attitude while you wait…no huffing and puffing, no rolling of eyes, no deep breaths or temper tantrums–try putting a smile on your face as you ask God to help you endure. Love.

Kind – as we know from patience, our attitude is key in waiting. Let your attitude be caring. Let your desire be to offer help. Holding the door open for someone–even if they don’t acknowledge you. Sharing chores although they are not assigned to you. Love.

Not Jealous – afraid of loosing something you already have or that it will be taken away from you by someone else?  Learn to trust each other and be content with what you have. No one can take away true love. If it’s for you, it will remain. Love.

No need to Brag – or be arrogant about what you have, or how important you think you are. Love never tells about the good you do for others…it is silent. Love.

Lacks perfection – we are living to be perfected…we are not perfect; only God is perfect. Learn not to become so irritated by a lack of perfection in others or yourself. Do your best to help yourself and support others–ask God to do the rest. Love

Not provoked – when you feel a strong urge to protest or when you start thinking, “that was the straw that broke the camels back,” or when something “pulls your trigger,” seek God in prayer for what you should do, first. Love

Stop keeping track – love doesn’t keep track of everything someone does to us…it prefers to let it go. If you find yourself saying, “that’s the third time this has happened,” then you are keeping score. Love seeks to forgive and forget…think about how often God keeps forgiving you and you will be more forgiving of others. Love.

Rejoices in righteousness –
Be glad when you receive the truth. Embrace your moment of deliverance. Living right is liberating. When you try to make your life complete by doing wrong to satisfy your needs or desires, you rejoice in evil not love. Love

Stays – during good times and bad. During health and illness. Doing times of rejoicing and times of suffering; love endures. Love doesn’t desert you and will not walk out on you. Love says, “Let’s lock arms and go through this together. God will deliver us both.” Love.

Share love everyday, not just on Valentines Day!

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