TEO 6: Valentine's Day: Everyday and For All

I started today off with a 5:00 a.m. date with my first love (GOD). While there I realized that I have gotten the meaning of Valentine's Day so wrong before now (Please research Saint Valentine for origin of Valentine's Day and the true meaning). I thought today was to celebrate that romantic love you get from a mate. This day your mate should show you how much they love you, usually with something materialistic. Too many of us put a lot of weight on this day. This day has destroyed relationships because a person didn't receive a gift or the gift they felt they deserved. This day has stolen joy from so many single people. I use to despise this day because it showed how I had lack of love. I was jealous of couples. What this day actually did was reveal flaws rather than love for others. It showed me how selfish I was, my insecurities, unhealthy competition, and my lack of knowledge of love. Oh foolish Freedom, who has bewitched you (thanks Elder Harper and Pastor Kelly for the reminder). I ask you all for my forgiveness.

Valentine's Day is about GIVING LOVE TO ALL. This day is not about you. You should be treating others how you want to be treated without expecting anything in return. Give freely, it's the best gift you can give and receive. Valentine's Day should be every day. Put an effort to love everyone you encounter no matter what. You may ask how to do this. First ask God to reveal his love to you. Second build you relationship with God by giving him your time every day. Third, love yourself and see your value, you can give what you don't have or understand. Once you work on these things it will be easy to love others and it won't take long to happen, just a little effort.

Today is the best Valentine's Day ever and I am saying this as a single woman. My first love gives me unconditional love beyond explanation and filled voids I thought I had. When you are loved like this you want to share it with everyone. So today I want to give you a gift to express my LOVE for you. Listen to every word of this song because it is from my heart.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBiyVJNPAGg

Happy Valentine's Day

Love Freedom