you are mine

But now, this is what the Lord says— He who created you, Jacob, He who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.

- Isaiah 43:1

Valentine’s day. . . there are lots of opinions about this day, some are kind of messed up!

There is also a lot of history behind the day of giving candy and gifts.

From the saints in the Catholic church, to pagan roots (Lupercalia – a fertility festival), it has been declared un-Christian, today it is recognized as a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and romantic love in many regions around the world, although it is not a public holiday in any country.

I’ve heard it called Valentine’s Day, Saint Valentine’s Day, the feast of Saint Valentine and singles awareness day.

The card/candy/flower industry absolutely thrives on this holiday, as Valentine’s Day is the second largest card-sending holiday of the year, and all of those cards say one thing: “Be Mine”

We already belong to someone – right there in scripture, we are told “you are mine”.

I get kind of warm and fuzzy thinking that God has already declared me to be His.

Warm, fuzzy and loved.

Have a blessed day!