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Valentine's Day
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Valentine's Day was never special when I was married, so I was surprised at myself this year when my church began announcing it's annual VD dinner. It's not "technically" a couple's only thing - it is used as an outreach to invite unchurched friends. But I found myself really disgruntled about it, muttering in my mind "Stupid VD dinner. Why is everyone so excited about this stupid dinner. No way *I* am going to this dumb dinner. Oh no. Not unmarried. No way..." and so on.
I had ABSOLUTELY no intentions of going to this dinner, in other words.
But- the Lord had other plans and laid it quite suddenly and very clearly on my heart that I was to invite the women in my women's therapy group to this dinner. I really didn't think any of them would go, but so far, 4 are planning to come! I am really excited about this. These women need the Lord and I have a real heart for them. I am excited to see how God uses this dinner to show them Someone loves them... and that Christians not only care, but have a peace and joy this world can never give.
So, kind of a twist for me for this VD, even though the dinner isn't until Friday. I am also beginning a new tradition with my children- I bought them each a small VD gift. I hadn't done that before. I am really looking forward to that new ritual for us as well.
I had ABSOLUTELY no intentions of going to this dinner, in other words.
But- the Lord had other plans and laid it quite suddenly and very clearly on my heart that I was to invite the women in my women's therapy group to this dinner. I really didn't think any of them would go, but so far, 4 are planning to come! I am really excited about this. These women need the Lord and I have a real heart for them. I am excited to see how God uses this dinner to show them Someone loves them... and that Christians not only care, but have a peace and joy this world can never give.
So, kind of a twist for me for this VD, even though the dinner isn't until Friday. I am also beginning a new tradition with my children- I bought them each a small VD gift. I hadn't done that before. I am really looking forward to that new ritual for us as well.
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Valentine's Day was never special when I was married, so I was surprised at myself this year when my church began announcing it's annual VD dinner. It's not "technically" a couple's only thing - it is used as an outreach to invite unchurched friends. But I found myself really disgruntled about it, muttering in my mind "Stupid VD dinner. Why is everyone so excited about this stupid dinner. No way *I* am going to this dumb dinner. Oh no. Not unmarried. No way..." and so on.
I had ABSOLUTELY no intentions of going to this dinner, in other words.
But- the Lord had other plans and laid it quite suddenly and very clearly on my heart that I was to invite the women in my women's therapy group to this dinner. I really didn't think any of them would go, but so far, 4 are planning to come! I am really excited about this. These women need the Lord and I have a real heart for them. I am excited to see how God uses this dinner to show them Someone loves them... and that Christians not only care, but have a peace and joy this world can never give.
So, kind of a twist for me for this VD, even though the dinner isn't until Friday. I am also beginning a new tradition with my children- I bought them each a small VD gift. I hadn't done that before. I am really looking forward to that new ritual for us as well.
I think the church annual dinner is a good way of celebrating Valentines day. At least that is a good way for outreach. I don't celebrate valentines day though it did become an issue at least 4 yrs ago. I began to dislike the first two weeks of February. By the 15th of Feb, I was always fine. I guess it was because I was around people who celebrated it or were in relationships and I just wanted someone to notice me even for a day and it just didn't happen. I got over it a few days ago after posting in the singles forum. I got a few funny responses that made me laugh. I guess why it can be a big deal to single people is just wanting to be loved. Pity that one day has to bring it out so much. My cousin posted on face book as a spokeswoman for all her girlfriends asking all boy friends not to buy all the cards, teddy bears, chocolates , flowers etc but to please just go see the family elders to make the engagements official. I had a laugh but really any African lady who wants to get married would love that for Valentines if the guy seemed to be dragging his feet.
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