As yesterday was February 14th, my facebook and instagram were filled with romantic posts of flowers and chocolates. Valentine's Day is one of my favorite days because I love surprising people, and I love being surprised. I have so many people in my life that I love. It's nice to get a chance to show it. I do not have a boyfriend, and while my dad got me flowers (yeah, he's pretty great!), I always feel just a little left out. With that prompt, I give you Valentine's Day from where I stand.
My sisters and I grew up on Cheerios and fairytales. Our family owned 3 VHS tapes including Cinderella, Snow White, and the Jungle Book. The Jungle Book only joined the collection because my dad refused to watch "girly" movies with us, and Snow White was too scary for me until about the third grade. Before you judge me, consider that my hair is almost black, my skin is very pale, I love to sing, and am alergic to apples... Anyways, Cinderella became the crowd favorite by elimination. Needless to say, Prince Charming was a concept that I grew up with.
Throughout elementary school I kind of forgot about fairytales. Life became busy and full of piano lessons, gymnastics, and homework. The only love that I ever thought about was God's love for me. My thoughts were really more like questions because I didn't understand the way He loved me; matter of fact, I still don't. However, I have learned more each day. Three things I have come to understand about Jesus: He loves me more than I could ever imagine, He has good plans for me, and He will never leave me.
It is with those three things in mind that I live my life everyday and every Valentine's Day. Do I get impatient for the right guy to come along? YES. However, I know that the Lord is good. I know that He has a plan for my life; whether or not it includes Prince Charming, I know that His plans are to prosper me and not to harm me. As for this trending #foreveralone, I have never had a proper date in my life, but I can say with confidence that I am never alone. Above all else, I do not need the approval or love of a man to feel complete. I am loved by the King, and while I fail Him daily, He has yet to fail me.
Don't get me wrong, Prince Charming is welcome to show up at my doorstep. I am hoping that he is out there, and I pray that God would be with my future husband, whoever he may be. Until then, I can live my life knowing I am loved, knowing I have purpose, and knowing that I am never alone.
To all the other singles out there who are experiencing the post-Valentine's Day low, be encouraged. One of my favorite quotes is, "Always beleive that something wonderful is about to happen." I think that is a pretty good way to live your life. When your expecting something it gives you a reason to dress up, smile more, and give it all you've got. There is so much more life ahead of us.
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