The Love of Your Life

You’d have to be from another planet to not know Thursday is Valentine’s Day!

Here in America, the man is expected to pony up big bucks so his sweetheart knows he loves her. That can involve a nice card, flowers, chocolates and maybe even jewelry. And don’t forget a special dinner for two!

We’re talking some serious cash.

OK, men, are you ready for this? In Japan it’s the ladies who are expected to buy the Valentine’s Day chocolate for their men!

There are two categories. The first is "Obligation Chocolate" for dads, brothers and bosses. Then there is “Special Chocolate” for boyfriends or husbands.

Now here’s where it gets interesting.

One month later, on March 14th, it's the men's turn to respond. Called “White Day,” men buy gifts for the women in their lives. Usually they purchase white chocolates, cakes or cookies. Sometimes they buy other things, but the prevailing theme is the color white.

For men, however, the only obligation is to buy gifts for the women who gave them a Valentine's Day gift! Maybe we could try that on this side of the Pacific Ocean for a year. It probably wouldn’t last, but it’d be fun to try it!

Ah, the price of love, true love.

Last year I read about a father, who loved his wife and family so much, he risked his life trying to save them from a burning house. Do you have someone who loves you that much?

As much as Valentine’s Day reminds some folks of love, there are others for whom it is a sad reminder of a love that’s lost or missing from their lives.

Some people would give a lot of money for true love--to have someone who loves them no matter what. But like that old Waylon Jennings’ song, many are “looking for love in all the wrong places.”

Well, hold on just a minute. I just might have the answer for you.

Let me play matchmaker, OK? Forget about the Internet romance web sites. Forget about calling your Aunt Bertha who’s been dying to get you a date.

If you want true love from someone who will never leave you, ever—there’s only one person for you in the whole world. Are you ready?

Allow me to introduce you to Jesus Christ. Hold on! —Let me explain.

He said he loves you so much he gave his life so you could live. And not just live an ordinary life. No, he wants you to live a life full of love, joy, peace and purpose.

On top of that, he will forgive you for all that stupid stuff you’ve done--things for which you can’t even forgive yourself. Plus, he will never leave you or abandon you.

Jesus promised and he will keep that promise. The Bible says he will walk with you even through “the valley of the shadow of death.” Who else can do that? His love is an eternal love.

All you have to do is invite him into your life and put your faith and your trust in him.
But don’t just take my word for it. Check it out for yourself in the New Testament of the Bible. A good place to start reading is the Gospel of John.

Then, once you have Jesus, he can help you find human love here on earth. Maybe not in time for Valentine’s Day--but it’s worth praying about! He could even use Aunt Bertha.

Listen to the Bible; it’s good for your soul!