An Expression of Love

I was in the store earlier this evening and noticed several men in line buying flowers. A little while later, I was in another store, and noticed the empty shelves where all the Valentines Day candy and gifts had been. People were making an effort to purchase something to give to their loved ones on Valentines Day to show them how much they loved them.

During my drive home, my thoughts went to “I don’t have anyone to show my love too” then suddenly, my thoughts turned to the greatest love of all, my Lord and Savior Jesus. He was the greatest show of love by a Father that there will ever be. I had to ask myself, "How do I show my love, to God? How am I showing my love to my family, my friends, my co-workers, my church family, people in the stores, the orphans, the struggling teenagers, the recovering alcoholic, the lonely and depressed, and my four legged friends? " I know I have love to give, because the Spirit of Christ lives in me and Jesus is Love. “As the Father loved me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love. This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” John 15:9-10, 12.

This past weekend I watched the movie ‘John Q.’ Denzel Washington plays the father (John Q,) of a boy who has an enlarged heart and needs a transplant or he will die. John Q is willing to do anything to save his son to the point where he is ready to take his own life. September 11, 2001, the greatest tragedy the United States has ever known, brought out the deepest love some will ever know outside of God. It was a living example of Gods’ commandment to love in action. This past weekend on Extreme Home Makeover, there was a return of love as they built a home for one of the many 9/11 heroes.


Each day I have many opportunities to express my love in many different ways o the people in my life. I can express it in a phone call, or write it in a note. I can express it by lending a helping hand or extending a listening ear. I can express my love in a prayer or a hug or with a special gift. There are countless ways I can express my love to others. And, each time I love another, I love God too. “ The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’ ” Matt 25:40
Gods’ Valentine to us. John 3:16

Tomorrow is Valentines Day. It is said that this day is in honor of a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up his Christianity. Who will you honor today with your love? and how?
May the warmth of the Fathers love embrace you today and everyday.