♥ LOVE ♥

I think V-Day is overrated.  It's just become another money maker. Although it's not my favorite "holiday," I do still try to enjoy it.

Without sounding all "peace, love, and happiness," I think the world could use a little more love. 

In our fast-paced society, it is all too easy to get caught up in: what we're doing,when, and how fast we can do it. We really just need to stop and smell the roses. 

Life is short; why shouldn't we enjoy it?

I was looking out my window at the sunset a little while ago, and a phrase wrote itself in my mind: 

"These are the days that I will cherish forever".

I was then struck with an overwhelming sense of nostalgia from the past year — those days went so quickly.
My goal has been to not just live, but to thrive. It kind of pertains to my New Years resolution...

I have to admit that I'm not doing such a fantastic job with that resolution, but I am still giving it my all. Remembering that I am only human, a tool, and that Jesus uses me as he chooses. His love for me is so humbling - I serve a holy God.

I know that there is a time for everything under the sun (Ecclesiastes 3:1), but we should be a lot more generous with our smiles and laughs. Show Jesus' love to everyone at all times — not just on the holiday and to those we "love". 

♥ Love love.

Happy Valentine's Day!