The Man In My Life
I don't know about you, but I look forward to Valentine's Day. No, I don't have a husband to lavish me with roses and candy or a doting boyfriend anxious to ask for my hand in marriage. (I do have my eye on a certain guy, but he doesn’t even know I exist!) The day is special to me because my twin sister and I were born on February 14.
Though I've never been married, I don't waste time lamenting my status as a single woman. There's someone in my life and he thinks the world of me.
My father is special to me for a zillion reasons. Down through the years he's been a loving husband and father. He's a protector, provider and an awesome grandfather. My dad would take a bullet for me if he had to. But I'm most grateful to my father because his example led me to the Man in my life.
Christ is the center of my world, and the more I get to know Him, the more real He is to me. And every time I celebrate a birthday, I'm reminded of His faithfulness. The Bible says "For your Maker is your husband, the Lord of hosts is His name; and your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel; He is called the God of the whole earth" (Isaiah 54:5, NKJV). Jesus can be your Husband and my Husband at the same time and never cheat.
That's why February 14 is so special to me. Not only is it the day I was born; it's the day I renew my vows to the Man in my life.
So don't be upset if you weren't showered with gifts, candy or flowers on Valentine's Day. Just thank God for His message of covenant love. It's not just for couples, it's for every single one of us.
Though I've never been married, I don't waste time lamenting my status as a single woman. There's someone in my life and he thinks the world of me.
My father is special to me for a zillion reasons. Down through the years he's been a loving husband and father. He's a protector, provider and an awesome grandfather. My dad would take a bullet for me if he had to. But I'm most grateful to my father because his example led me to the Man in my life.
Christ is the center of my world, and the more I get to know Him, the more real He is to me. And every time I celebrate a birthday, I'm reminded of His faithfulness. The Bible says "For your Maker is your husband, the Lord of hosts is His name; and your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel; He is called the God of the whole earth" (Isaiah 54:5, NKJV). Jesus can be your Husband and my Husband at the same time and never cheat.
That's why February 14 is so special to me. Not only is it the day I was born; it's the day I renew my vows to the Man in my life.
So don't be upset if you weren't showered with gifts, candy or flowers on Valentine's Day. Just thank God for His message of covenant love. It's not just for couples, it's for every single one of us.
posted by Valerie G. Lowe at
4:22 PM
6 Comments:
Ms. Valerie. Let me start off by saying "Happy Birthday" to you and your sister. You are so honest and comical-about the guy who have your eye on. That was cute. I love the Lord and thank Him for the role that He continues to play in my life not only as a Heavenly Father, but as a natural one. You see, I didn't grow up with my biological Dad and the relationship we did establish is weary at times and very inconsistant. I love my dad regardless and forgive him for not being there for me as he has been for all of his other children (I have a different mother). To my surprise he called me out of the blue this weekend and it-the pit of my stomach-dropped. That phone call beat any flower or card (notice I didn't say chocolate-LOL) that I've ever received. I love Valentines day as well, and hearing from both my Heavenly Father and earthly one, made it all the more special.
Dear one,
Thank you for your comments. I am a single grandmother, caring for my young granddaughter and I hurt for her at times because she doesn't have a father, grandfather, or any man in her little life to love her. But I know the One who does love her even more than I ever could. Jesus is her brother and God is her Father and the Holy Spirit leads, guides and protects our household on a daily basis.
Ms. Valerie happy birthday to you and your sister. Thank you for your post because it has added even more strentgh for me. After going through a divorce I just wanted to run and hide from this day. However God has shown me that He will not only be my husband but that He will also bind up my broken heart and He will never leave me or forsake me. Thanks again for the strength to not look upon this day with disdain.
To one with unlimited possibilities and enviable grace,
Our Youth ministry, The Elijah's Company, on valentine's day had a programme tagged, "I Kissed Dating Goodbye (tile used from a book)". We emphasized on birthing forth anything (incluing marriage) from the womb of prayer. As much as we dwelt on how darker the earth is in this generation, thereby ushering the relevance of our light as Christians, I could'nt but in deep prayers pray for our sisters. What I fear most is their decision-making process. I prayed that God would make them see how much He wants to love them; how much He wants the very best for them - the very best man qualified to be entrusted with God's assest for the end-time; women. God is Love. His identity is Love. This I pray every sisters would see. Everything happening in this lastest days (plesae permit me to use this word), fits into His Grand Design! This I know... He made it clear in His revelations to me (one I don't deserve). What a loving husband our christian sisters have.Shalom
Another Conveyeur of Hope. MFM Nigeria.
Valerie,
I thank you for making such a beautiful blog and for reminding me
that I am not alone. After going through some days of anxiety and depression, I felt that GOD placed
your blog in front of me to remind
me that he is with me. I have been
alone for 12 years and divorced for 10. Your words have given me strength
to keep on going because I see how
much GOD cares for me and everyone.
GOD BLESS!!
Our Daughter has a serious problem and needs prayer, she had her mom arrested recently and sent her to jail for one night. she managed to convince the DA to have her arrested. She is part of a generational curse that stems back to her father and has passed on to her now to her son and daughter. She is pushing to have my wife sent to prison on the basis of stuff she did, and my grandsons girlfriend did. this nonsense has to prayed of all through this month and pray God breaks this curse that is on her, from her dad and possibly his dad.
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