"Do not awaken love before it's time."
Yep, I'm throwing another single-verse post at you. But I do it with purpose. This single verse by itself holds so much meaning and importance to me personally. It has helped me with previous relationships, and I know it will help me with future ones.
Valentine's day is coming. Some of us are dreading it, some of us are excited, and some of us just don't care. Usually each year I have been fine with this day, being single for each one that's passed by. But today I felt a little irkling inside, wanting someone to be with, to share not just valentines day but all of our days.
And as I get closer and better friends with guys around me, and in the process of watching friends date, I begin to want a valentine longer than just one day...
But God has called me to this verse through a very special mentor of mine. "Do not awaken love before it's time." Don't force love awake. Don't try to figure out who likes you (or who doesn't). Don't even spend your time worrying about it. I've learned and observed the most beautiful of loves happen naturally.
Even thinking about the verse literally, imagine waking up someone from sleep before their alarm went off. Imagine how YOU would feel. That's almost what rushing in to things too quickly with relationships is like, except much much worse.
This valentines day, if you are single, don't focus on the type of love you don't have. Focus on the types you do have. Especially God's.
*A side note: with many of these posts, I am often talking directly to myself; this is why I may seem harsh sometimes... but if you feel like it applies to you, great!
Dear Lord, I thank you so much for your warnings; you even give warnings on dating, with verses like this. Such a simple verse has truly helped and guided me. Thank you so much Lord! I pray that we could remember and cherish You and Your love on valentine's day. ♥Chrissy
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