Genesis 2:18-25
I actually planned on writing this post on a few days ago, as this scripture selection was the first reading on Thursday. But it fits perfectly for today!
I actually planned on writing this post on a few days ago, as this scripture selection was the first reading on Thursday. But it fits perfectly for today!
The LORD God said:
“It is not good for the man to be alone.
I will make a suitable partner for him.
The first verse of this reading sheds light on God's love for us. He is our loving, protective Father who wants us to experience perfect companionship. The scripture goes on to tell us that God created everything - EVERYTHING on the planet! - in order for us to find that companionship.
Let's pause there for a moment. The Creator of the Universe built everything in existence just for us. For you! If that isn't the ULTIMATE valentine, I don't know what is!
But that's not where His Love ends! The scripture passage goes on to tell us that, after no other creation proved perfect enough for our Adam's companionship, God built a woman straight from Adam's flesh:
Let's pause there for a moment. The Creator of the Universe built everything in existence just for us. For you! If that isn't the ULTIMATE valentine, I don't know what is!
But that's not where His Love ends! The scripture passage goes on to tell us that, after no other creation proved perfect enough for our Adam's companionship, God built a woman straight from Adam's flesh:
“This one, at last, is bone of my bones
and flesh of my flesh;
this one shall be called ‘woman,’
for out of ‘her man’ this one has been taken.”
And later,
The man and his wife were both naked, yet they felt no shame.
God created the perfect partner for us! His intention is for us to find a partner who perfectly complements us, as if they were taken straight from ourselves. Someone with whom you can be your true self, emotionally and spiritually naked, and feel completely comfortable.
I want you to think of your loved one. Think about how that person makes you feel. Whole, empowered, loved. That is God's gift to you! Our job is to return that love to God!
Today, I am eternally #grateful to God that He created my amazing husband, just for me! I pray that I can show him the love that God intended for him, fulfilling the purpose of His creation!
Happy Valentines' Day to you all!
Love, Amy
I want you to think of your loved one. Think about how that person makes you feel. Whole, empowered, loved. That is God's gift to you! Our job is to return that love to God!
Today, I am eternally #grateful to God that He created my amazing husband, just for me! I pray that I can show him the love that God intended for him, fulfilling the purpose of His creation!
Happy Valentines' Day to you all!
Love, Amy