someone to love

“heaven please send to all mankind, understanding and peace of mind. but, if it's not asking too much, please send me someone to love” - sade

it’s *that* time of the year again - when everything seems to be painted in shades of red and pink. when flowers (roses, in particular) are bought even at exorbitant prices. when hundreds of couples h-h-w-w, whispering sweet nothings to each other. yep. it’s *that* crazy day in february - the day of hearts - valentine’s day.

don’t get me wrong. i don’t *hate* this holiday. and though i sometimes get a bit uncomfortable seeing so many couples displaying love & affection, i don’t get all worked up about it. what bugs me about feb14 is the fact that it’s mainly celebrated as a “couples’ day”; and, as a single (read: unattached) person, i can’t help but feel left out.

to be loved - i guess this is something that every one of us wants. after all, it is wonderful to be showered with attention.. to receive tokens of affection.. especially during this day of hearts.
but more than that, i believe we also want to be given the chance to *express* our love. sure, it feels nice to receive flowers.. or chocolates.. or those mushy love notes. but it feels even better (for me, at least) when you have that special someone whom you think about 24/7. that someone you shop presents for. someone you write cheesy lines to. someone you can send sappy text messages to.. or call before you sleep, just to say goodnight.

well, brothers and sisters, i believe that if we feel the need to express our love, the lord has an even greater desire to show us his love and affection :) he certainly thinks of us day and night. he provides us with all our needs and showers us with his blessings. he gives us his holy word - filled with promises of love and mercy. he patiently waits to talk to us before the day ends.. and he is there to eagerly greet us as we awake each morning :)

looking for someone to love? why not spend this day with him “who first loved us” (1 john 4:19)? you can be sure that with him, you will never feel left out :) happy valentine’s day, everyone! :)