Inevitable Valentines Post

Ah, Valetine's Day is upon us. Generally, us single folk hate this day as it points the most obvious finger at our singleness. I am still not generally fond of the day when I don't have a companion to share in the love-ey festivities, but I'm realizing more and more that lacking boyfriend/fiance/husband doesn't mean that I can't still show love. There are others who desperately need some sign that they matter and, on the day that they *really* feel like they don't, this is the perfect time to love on a stranger, a friend, a grandparent, etc.

You are altogether beautiful, my darling, beautiful in every way. - Song of Solomon 4:7

Seriously, no man on this earth is going to be capable of romancing my heart like Jesus. I can get so caught up in the fact that I am "single" that I forget Jesus is a husband to the husbandless. Why is he less deserving of that title than an earthly man who can never truly fulfill me or my needs? Yes, I believe that I will get married and to a man who will fulfill needs... But... I don't have to. If I were to stay single for the rest of my life, I would still have everything I need, and more. He knows me more deeply than anyone ever has or ever will (I am working on making this fact instead of a mantra that I continually repeat to myself).

So, even if I don't get Lindt chocolates, a dozen roses, a stuffed animal, a card, a giant, heart-shaped balloon, or Tim Tebow standing at my door holding all of this in his arms, I can still take part in this day of love.

I'm going to go all high school on you and post some lyrics. This is my Valentine's Day song and it's kind of my favorite... This one goes out to all the single ladies (and fellahs) out there ;)

I don't believe we've met before
But then again, I guess I can't be so sure

'Cause maybe I passed you by

A hundred times today

If ever you might think of me

Know that I've been thinking right much of thee

And maybe I'm not in your eyes

But one day I, I will come

I count the stars alone each night

And wonder where you're sleeping at this very time

I stroll the streets in daydreams of where our love might lead

And every February I will think of you

And practice writing valentines

'Cause maybe I'm not in your eyes

But one day I, I will come

See what's the hurry? What's the point of being hasty?

Why waken love before it's time?

Why would I give my heart away to strangers?

Instead I'll just wait till you're mine

I will come like a knight in Arthur's day

I will sweep your heart away

And I'll mean it when I say

You're my one and only

And together we will fly

Sometimes through the blackest nights

Holding on tight for now and forever after

If ever you might think of me

Know that I've been thinking right much of thee

And maybe I'm not in your eyes

But one day I, I will come