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Love Every Day — A Christian View of Valentine's · The Call to Women in Faith Podcast

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  Hello there. It is a nice, crisp February morning, and talk about Valentine's Day is all around.
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  For some people it is a magical day, and for others it is not so much.
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  If we are being honest, it should be a day to commemorate the persecution of
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  a Christian, St. Valentine.
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  But we give in to the pressure of social media, friends, society,
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  and hope for a real-life rom-com Valentine. Quote.
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  Always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. End quote.
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  1 Corinthians chapter 13 verses 4, 5, 6, and 7.
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  How can we adhere to Paul's prescription of how to love if we do not set aside
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  more than just two days a year for a special someone?
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  I think the pressure to have an outward expression of a deeply personal thing
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  will ruin our peace of mind.
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  Expensive gifts, chocolates, dinners, and obligatory date nights cannot replace
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  the instructions underscored for us in the Bible.
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  Quote, Submit to one another out of reverence of Christ. End quote.
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  Ephesians chapter 5 verse 21. and, quote, above all, love each other deeply
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  because love covers over a multitude of sins, end quote.
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  1 Peter 4, verse 8.
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  In my humble opinion, every day should be an expression of love.
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  Couples should love each other and be eager to spend time with one another.
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  I am grateful for a spouse that finds me attractive every day with or without
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  makeup, up, snotty and sick or in the pink of health.
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  He expresses his love in many small and big ways, every chance he gets.
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  Why is this so effortless for him? How can I stay secure in his love for me?
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  It is because he loves and obeys our good Lord first.
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  We heard a sermon about how to grow closer to your spouse, and here's the gist.
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  The world will ask you to have a checklist of items when picking out a spouse.
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  The only thing you need on that list is to be sure that the one you want to
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  be married to loves Jesus above all else, even more than you.
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  When both of you love the Lord above all else, you will grow closer to each
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  other and be blessed with numerous Hallmark movie moments.
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  Your journey will be fulfilling and steeped in love.
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  May your days be filled with love, not just on Valentine's Day.
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  I am the vine, you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you,
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  you will bear much fruit. apart from me you can do nothing. End quote.
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  John chapter 15 verse 5. Dear Jesus, thank you for loving us first.
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  Thank you for navigating our relationships with everyone that you place in our lives.
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  Please teach me to learn to love like you and love you.
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  May I bring you glory through the love I share. Amen.