The Sweet Spot: February Edition

Now that we’re finally in the month of February, there’s one thing that constantly comes up in everyone’s mind: Valentine’s Day. Though this holiday might not be explicitly celebrated by all in the church, it’s clear that love is an important and constant aspect of our lives that we should appreciate. Love comes in many different forms, whether that’s romantic love, familial love, love for your friends, or even love for humanity. If I were to define love, I would say it’s the action born from your care for somebody. It’s easy to say the words “I love you," but unless there’s accompanying actions and sacrifices to show this, how would someone know that they are loved? Ask yourself what makes you feel loved, and consider whether you are doing this for others.

For those in a relationship this February: Remember that there should only be three people in your relationship—the couple and God. Many times people end up bringing intimate details about their relationship into conversation with those outside of it. Though this seems harmless, knowing how to communicate with your partner and how to keep that between you as a couple is key to a relationship.

For those who might be looking for love this February, remember the idea of “like attracts like." Use what you are looking for in a relationship as a guide to what you can give in a relationship. When you become what you want out of others, you might begin to notice the attraction that starts taking place.

Thinking about love, it’s important that we don’t forget about the greatest love of all: God’s love for us. God’s love is unconditional and is truly greater than anything we know. It’s greater than the love of your parents, your partner, and your friends combined. We often don’t truly understand the magnitude of God’s love for us and the sacrifices He made to keep us with Him. Going into the month of February, I challenge us to spend some time thinking about Jesus’ sacrifice and how this show of unconditional love can help us to live our own lives overflowing with love for one another.