For Singles on the Day Meant For Couples

This story's been brewing for a while. I mean how do you write about a love that's incomprehensible. How does one pen the unsearchable treasure of a love that knows no limits...is unconditional and reaches into the corners of souls. It's to be experienced but I long to share that experience with you.

It seems odd, as a single woman and mother, that Valentines is one of my favorite holidays. The day seems deemed for couples to find that special outing, gift, or experience. Gifts are not my love language. Yet, when you are filled up with the loving greatness of God, it has to be poured out.

The love filling, a lifetime Valentine, has been an ongoing filling as I journey through life. Yet, there have been seasons where it comes freely and fully to the point of overflowing. This most recent awakening to God's love began at the end of November.

Having reviewed my calendar to mentally prepare for what was ahead with the holidays, I became aware that between my three teenager athletes left at home, we had 22 ballgames in 18 days. I didn't find one thing spiritual about that so I took my heart to my heavenly Father.

"Trust in him at all times, pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. Psalm 62:8"

I ask God to help me over the next 22 days as Advent was welcomed. I asked specifically that He show me one thing every day, besides a ball game, that gave me a glimpse of Him affording me the opportunity to worship. I enjoy basketball but I longed for something different to prepare my heart for the holidays...a meeting with the heavenlies, outside a gym that was either beautiful or meaningful. I wasn't prepared for the outpouring of His answer. But it was truly an Advent revelation that filled my heart. Here are just a few touches of the Master's hand during Advent....all because I asked.

He allowed me to run across an old leather bound notebook that belonged to my Grandmother. I loved pouring over the pages of what was important to her: food, recipes, and a Christmas list for her family!

Saturday Breakfast with Lawren, my oldest, at the Lumberyard

Thomas, my youngest, helping decorate the store for Christmas.

Finished product!

Surprised by Mary...Arab City Park at Christmas

It wasn't all bad:) especially when the newspaper captures a great pic!

I've been waiting to share this for a while. I considered titles like "The 22 games of Christmas" ,"The 12 Days of Christmas...not". Yet, as I continue to ponder what transpired, it seems Valentines Day is a fitting as any to brag on my heavenly Father.

How are you experiencing the tangible love of God? For many, like me, there isn't a husband to be affirmed by here with skin on at least. Will you consider God to be your husband? His word says it is so. That settles it for me. Will it settle it for you?

"In that day", declares the Lord, "you will call me 'my husband'....Hosea 2:16

Happy Valentines Day friend. May you know the love of God today in the deepest recesses of your being.

Love,

Pam