Singles Awareness Day? Or Another Day to be Thankful?

Everyone knows what February 14th is almost as soon as they know their own birthday. 

It's Valentine's Day.  

It's the day when guys give their sweethearts flowers, boxes of chocolate, chocolate covered strawberries (the best choice in my opinion), fluffy, stuffed bears holding red hearts that read "be mine" or "I love you". 

It's got to be one of the restaurants' favorite days of the year. 

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 but for some of us, there is no "special one" yet 

some like to call it "Singles Awareness Day"

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In a sense, it's true, you are aware, perhaps more so than normal, that you are single. 

Is this reason to be depressed or have self-pity, mope around, or harbor jealousy for your friends who have been blessed with a relationship? 

Absolutely NOT! 

You are no less loved than they are just because you aren't married/dating/courting or haven't met the ONE. 

Today I've seen Facebook status after Facebook status about Valentine's Day or someone's special person. 

And each one makes me smile. 

I thought about three different friends who got engaged a year ago this week. 

They're all married now and I have even more friends to add to the courting/engaged/married list than I did last year. 

I am thrilled for them. 

God has given them an incredible blessing. 

A blessing most of us, Lord willing, will receive in God's perfect timing. 

But in all honesty it's not about US. It's not about the singles out there.

Let the couples enjoy the day. 

You can't do anything to change the fact that you're single. But instead of feeling sorry for yourself, I've got some ideas. 

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Pray for your future spouse 

(p.s. they're single this year too!)  :-0

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Think of ways you can show your love and gratitude to your family members.

Yes, even those little brothers who want to tackle you with a football style hug. That's their way of showing love.

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Rejoice with your friends who are celebrating Valentines for the first time.

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Most importantly, focus on the greatest gift of LOVE that was ever given.

The gift of Salvation. 

"Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends." (John 15:13)

God sent His only Son to lay down His life for YOU. 

Greater Love has no one than THIS.