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Note: This devo is date-specific, and whether you have a date or not for “the big day,” a special Valentine like no other awaits your presence….read on!
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Look out your window today, February 14–the whole world has abandoned cars, trains, buses, planes, speedboats, subways and spacecraft. They are all riding BICYCLES BUILT FOR TWO–wearing red roses, consuming rich chocolates, reciting ridiculous rhymes, and romancing down the red brick road to the Land of Love and Delight!
Why, of course! It’s Valentine’s Day , and if YOU are riding a “bicycle built for two,” be thankful for the wonderful love you celebrate. It’s God-given, God-approved, and God-blessed! BUT, if you are a single, want-to-be, never-have-been, or used-to-be rider of one of those shiny two-for-one bikes–if it’s missing one seat, broken down, in the shop for repairs, or just all rusty and worn out, you just want “THE DAY” to be over. It’s no great fun being a grandstand bike-watcher today, I know!
So what to do? Curl up under the blankets and cry it away? Couch up by the TV and watch it away? Come on–there’s a better way, and it’s GOD’S way. The Designer of “the bike” is a God of love–He loves you, married or single–it’s a love that’s unconditional, eternal and ever-faithful; you can count on it! Better yet, you need not ride it ALONE today–He rides with you all the way–AND there’s enough room on it for another passenger or two…
Find a lonely senior who needs a smile–and some chocolate. Take a little child for a hamburger–invite some singles to your home to watch old movies–visit a nursing home–find someone to share that bike–make it a bicycle built for three–or four–or thirty-four! Find a way to bring love into another’s loveless life today–and you’ll find a full, happy heart yourself!
Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day celebrating with a lost and lonely world a love we can all enjoy–the love of the Son of God whose faithfulness and friendship never fails and He awaits us all! Celebrate HIM on Valentine’s Day–load down that “bicycle built for two” with some lonely, loveless people–head down the road to HIS Home–enjoy HIS presence – and you will have a great day!
Scripture:
“And now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love (1 Corinthians 13:13).”
Prayer: “Lord, it’s Valentine’s Day–and whatever my circumstances today, I celebrate it with You, my dearest Love and Lord. But I’ve another request–I want to make it a day of sharing Your love with someone who’s lost, lonely, or just feeling left out. Give me Your compassionate and caring heart today–and may I be aware of what I can do to lighten the heart of another on this special day, In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
Feature links: A Very Personal Valentine at Peggie’s Place!
“Heaven’s Valentine” – by Pastor/Poet Greg Asimakoupoulos
Roses for you from Peggie’s Place: Happy Valentine’s Day!
–Copyright 2012 by Peggie C. Bohanon, Springfield, MO 65803. All rights reserved.
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Now featuring at Peggie’s Place!
–Seasonal feature: Love Letters from Peggie’s Place . . . Valentine’s Day . . . Valentine’s Day devotionals
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Diggin’ into the devotional archives!
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Daily humor and inspiration
“Top Seven Signs Your Preacher Needs a Vacation” and “Accept No Substitutes”
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“Love Is When”
by Peggie C. Bohanon
Love is when someone is there
To share a hurt and hug a care.
Love is when he stands so tall
And smiles and eats a burned meatball!
Love is when your heart belongs
In arms familiar, safe and strong.
Love between a man and wife
Is much like God, Who gave His life.
He meets our needs; He shares and cares;
He gives His love in answered prayer.
So far beyond all earthly loves,
This God awaits your heart’s deep love.
For love is when He grace imparts
To fill your life, and win your heart!
–Copyright 2004 by Peggie Bohanon.
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I love this subject matter, and the subject of your whole blog. Thanks for the positive thoughts.
Mollie
By: Mollie Player on February 13, 2012
at 10:25 pm