Sane, Simple, Sacred: Happy Valentines Day

Happy Valentines Day

my dad & mother

Love...

always PROTECTS, always TRUSTS, always HOPES, always PERSEVERES... (I Corinthians 13:7)

I'm more than a little overwhelmed by God's love and my lack of it.

♪ If I have not Charity

If Love does not flow from me

I am nothing

Jesus reduce me to Love

Jesus reduce me to Love ♪

(refrain from a Kelly Willard song...)

11 comments:

ColleenFebruary 14, 2011 at 8:11 AM
Happy Valentine's day to you Rebecca! I wish you much love always. God bless.
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Jacquelyn StagerFebruary 14, 2011 at 8:29 AM
Love is a decision! Happy Valentine's Day!
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Janettessage.blogspot.comFebruary 14, 2011 at 8:58 AM
Yes Lord...Happy Valentine's Day
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RebeccaFebruary 14, 2011 at 9:01 AM
Jacquelyn, Re. Decision, so true. Compared to God's love, mine is quite feeble though. How I need Him.
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BrendaFebruary 14, 2011 at 9:15 AM
Happy Valentine's Day! I like your appropriate background.
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Nellie's Cozy PlaceFebruary 14, 2011 at 9:24 AM
Happy Valentine's Day Rebecca,

We all need Him so much, cause true love only comes from Him. Think we all struggle with loving at times, cause some folks are way harder to love than others. Compared to God, everyones love is quite feeble!! So don't beat yourself up so much, God knows your heart, and it is obvious to me that you want to honor and glorify God in all your ways. and besides God isn't finished with you yet, you are not as Good as your going to be, and your not as bad as you used to be.........I bet you could say!! lol
That is certainly what I can say about myself and most christians I know.

Have a Wonderful Day hon,
Blessings and Love, Nellie
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RebeccaFebruary 14, 2011 at 9:31 AM
Thanks for your words, Nellie. They are "spot on"! And yes, I COULD say that. I just don't want to project a false picture of my reality. (Neither do I want to detract from the glory and power of God in my life. It's a fine balance and I lose it so often. That's not beating myself up....just being real).
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GaryFebruary 14, 2011 at 2:18 PM
My love for you is ongoing. While not always visible or conveyed in meaningful ways, it is always there none the less. I can never love the way Christ loves us. But I keep on learning more and more about what love is by sharing my life with you. I love you.
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Heather's Blog-o-ramaFebruary 14, 2011 at 4:23 PM
I love I Corinthians 13 and the photo of your parents is adorable :) :) Happy Valentine's Day to you and your family. Love and hugs from Oregon, Heather :)
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Crown of BeautyFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:53 PM
Sending you love wishes on this special day, dear Rebecca.

Just wanted you to know I lift you up before God's throne oe eternal love today.

Love
Lidj
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DianaFebruary 14, 2011 at 8:09 PM
That photo of your mom and dad is so perfect Rebecca. It is perfect for Valentine's Day! A beautiful forever love...
Love Di ♥
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FIVE CERTAINTIES
WITH WHICH TO
START YOUR DAY

God holds you. Each day he carries us in his arms. Psalm 68:19 NLT
God sustains you. THE LORD is my Shepherd [to feed, guide, and shield me], I shall not lack. Psalm 23:1 AMP
God covers you. He will cover you with His pinions, and under His wings shall you trust. Psalm 91:4 AMP
God pours His love upon you. Through each day the Lord pours his unfailing love upon me. Psalm 42:8 NLT
God will not fail you. The unfailing love of the Lord never ends! Lamentations 3:22 NLT

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Mercy

Happy Valentines Day

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