A Valentine wish

As Valentine’s Day approaches, thoughts of love and romance are prevalent. This can be a good thing if one is in love, but what if one is alone and longing for companionship?

Years ago I remember sitting alone on Valentine’s Day, feeling depressed and lonely. I had just broken up with a boyfriend. All my friends were now married, and I wondered what was wrong with me. I had had some wonderful relationships, but not the lifelong partnership I longed for.

I sat on my couch and cried. Finally I turned to God out of desperation. “What is love?” I asked. My answer was that God is Love. Not just that He is a loving God, but that He is Love—the source of all love. 

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