February~The Month For Love

Love one another as I have loved you. (John 15:12)



February is the shortest month on the calendar, but one of the longest in terms of importance. Winter's cold weather can't put out fires of love and affection that warm our hearts. On these cold clean nights we can look overhead and see the stars sparkling above like beacons of faith. The star Venus appears in the eastern sky early in the morning during this month, and shines so brightly that it seems very close to us. Mornings are still dark, but we gain another thirty five minutes of daylight. At the end of this short month, the sun stays out evenings until after 5:30.

What a wonderful month to think often and joyfully of the love with which God has blessed the world. Knowing He truly loves each one of us makes life richer for everyone. In your prayers this month, remember to thatnk the Lord for this dear blessing. For without His examle we would never know the gladness of committing ourselves to dear ones so fully ~ and receiving so much happiness in return.

This is a time to recall each of God's blessings, and think of some of the special things that have brightened your life. Can you list a few? If we all kept a "Happy List" tacked up where we could see it every day, we might count our blessings instead of our troubles. Yes, it is true that when you think of pleasant things, time seems to fly by, but when your mnd is full of doom and gloom, hours drag on forever!

Why don't you decide right now the month of February will be a great month for you. Make it a time to be thankful for your loved ones and friends. Be a February person, a loving person. The more you give love away, the greater it grows.

Special Events In Feburary
* February 12~Birthday of Abraham Lincoln, our 16th President, who freed the slaves and helped all mankind.
* February 14~Valentine's Day, a day to appreciate our dear ones and tell them how much we love them.
* February 15~Birthday of George Washington, our beloved 1st President, and father of our great country.

Share God's love with others, and you'll get a marvelous return on your investment!