Feb
14
It's Valentine's Day today, right? I don't think I have seen one indication of that here. That makes a husband's work much harder! He has to actually remember. I guess it's easier in some ways, too. A lot less hype and pressure.As I was looking back over old photos of me and Tim, I was struck this morning with how different we look than we did six years ago. Since I looked just about the same from 16 to 26, that's a big surprise! Does this mean I won't get carded for the movies when I get back to Charlotte? We'll see. I definitely does mean that I'm seeing something like wrinkles around my eyes. I'll take it as a badge of honor and wisdom.
This morning I'm grateful for a day to remember the love I have in my life-- Tim, my family, friends here and there, and Jesus, who has loved me with an everlasting love and drawn me with loving-kindness. Little by little, the love all of you show me is breaking down the barriers of insecurity, fear, and shame that I erected over years to protect myself. I'm finding a priceless freedom and joy. Thank you.
Two reminders to carry you through the day, whether you are sharing it with a special someone or not....
Jesus said, "The first in importance is, 'Listen, Israel: The Lord your God is one; so love the Lord God with all your passion and prayer and intelligence and energy.' And here is the second: 'Love others as well as you love yourself.' There is no other commandment that ranks with these." Matthew 12:29-31
The LORD your God is with you,
he is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you,
he will quiet you with his love,
he will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17
he is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you,
he will quiet you with his love,
he will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17
Much love to you all, and may you rest in His love forever,
Hannah
