In the February 14th devotion in Amazing Grace, it tell us that a man by the name of Valentine, a Christian doctor, went around doing good deeds wherever he could. He became a good friend and helper to the Christians, who were being persecuted by the cruel powers of the Roman Empire. Dr. Valentine was beheaded on February 14th. This day was observed for his honor by the early Christians.
His deeds of kindness were soon forgotten, but since February was near the beginning of spring, it became a secular holiday celebrating romantic love. Which brings us to Valentine's day today
For many years now, I've found my heart is cheered by remembering widows and single women, as well as married women, with a special card to show my appreciation for them. It's gotten a little expensive sending out 40 cards each February, but my heart couldn't stop if I wanted it too.
Cheering the hearts of others is a special feeling that I don't want to miss. Are there women in your life whose heart would be cheered if you remembered them with a card?
The hymn associated with this devotion is "I Love Thee." The first verse is very familiar to most of us:
"I Love Thee, my Savior, I love Thee, my Lord; I love Thee, my Savior, I love Thee, my God: I love Thee, I love Thee, and that Thou doest know; but how much I love Thee my actions will show."
Why don't you remember someone today whose heart would be cheered. I'm sure Dr. Valentine would be greatly honored!
The lovely flowers shared are from my Valentine bouquet which Jerry let me select yesterday.
Carol... I did not know that story about Dr. Valentine... thank you for sharing it! You are such a blessing to so many and I love that you send Valentine's to those special women... belated Happy Valentine's day to you!
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