My Perfect Valentine

My Perfect Valentine:
                He loves me; He shows me every single day, whether it be in a big way, or a simple gesture to show He cares and that I am on His mind.  He knows exactly what I need and when I need it.  He rejoices with me, He cries with me, He encourages me, He keeps me going.  He never lets me down; He is always faithful, even when I forget Him sometimes.  He completes me.

You know those candy hearts with the little messages?  Some say “HUG ME” or “MISS YOU”.  Well I found the perfect candy heart from God today!

Isaiah 43:1- But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.

At the end of the verse it says “THOU ART MINE”.  I am God’s!  He says not to be afraid, He has called me by my name…I AM HIS!!!  He loves me and he cares for me.  He gives me everything I need.  He protects me, provides every single need, gives me his presence and shows me even in the simplest way that He loves me.  I am Jesus’ Valentine!

Chocolate is a big deal on Valentine’s Day.  It just is.  There are big heart chocolate boxes, medium heart chocolate boxes and small heart chocolate boxes.  Imagine opening one up and seeing all the variety of chocolates.  Your eyes excitingly scan all the different kinds of chocolate.  The sweet aroma of the thick sweetness tickles your nose.  You reach into the box, pick one up and delicately put it in your mouth anticipating the taste.  Suddenly, you realize that is a nasty excuse for a chocolate.  But now, you cannot spit it back out, that would be gross; you cannot make a terrible face because that would be rude.  Smiling, you simply chew as best as you can and swallow hoping the taste leaves your mouth soon.

I have found that our whole life is a huge box of chocolate.  Sometimes we have those days that seem so wonderful, and suddenly, something terrible happens, or something does not go as we want it to.  What do we do?  Well, keep chewing and smiling and make the best of it.  You will not always pick up what you want, but it is what God wants.  So no matter what kind of chocolate we are stuck in right now, be it the sticky caramel, the gooey, messy strawberry or even the nutty one, we know God is in control.  Remember, we are God’s Valentine, He will not do anything to hurt us or give us anything that is bad for us.  He knows exactly what I need and when I need it, even if I do not think it is right.  He knows best.

Today, my chocolate was not the sweetest kind.  Today, my Grandpa, Dr. J.T. Lyons went home to heaven into the loving arms of our Father and Saviour Jesus Christ.  He is rejoicing in his eternal home with his Master whom he served so faithfully.  His death was not unexpected, but I am all the way across on the other side of the country in college.  There is not much I can do.  But I know God is in control.  I know He knows what is best, and I am glad that Grandpa can finally be where he has been longing to be.  His race is finally over!

Grandpa accepted each day as it came and trusted God with it!  So reach into your box of chocolates and accept what God brings today. 

Psalm 34:8- O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.