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Yesterday was Valentine’s Day. Love was in the air, people were giddy and smiling, chocolates and flowers were everywhere. However, this day can be depressing for those who don’t have someone to give chocolates or flowers too. It seems like everyone is happily paired off and you’re the only single person left in the world.
            To lighten the mood of all you singles I’m going to share with you the most wonderful Valentine’s Day I’ve ever experienced. It started with school and having fun with my other single friends. That night some of the guys from school messaged me and my friend to see if we wanted o go see a movie. My friend, Violet, and I accepted the invitation. That night there was a knock on the door. One of the guys, David, had come to the door to get us. We walked to the car where two of our other guy friends were waiting. One was driving and one was in the back seat. When we got to the theatre Ben held open the door for us, the guys paid for our tickets, and we went to sit down. We were greeted by a couple of our other guy friends and after talking for a while the movie started.
            This was a man movie; lots of action and in my humble opinion not a complicated plot line. We sat through the fighting and bullets and good triumphing over evil and then we piled into the van again to go home. They patiently waited while I found my key to get back inside.
            Once in the house I logged into my face book and thanked my friend for paying for my ticket. I saw that Luke was on line so I messaged him saying “Happy Valentine’s Day”. He messaged me back, saying that he had Valentine’s Day every day. Knowing that he didn’t have girlfriend I asked him what he meant. He sent back this; “Thou and thou only, first in my heart, High King of heaven, my treasure thou art.”
            I smiled.
            God is great. Even though I don’t have a Valentine to buy me flowers I do have a God Who died for me. I have brothers-in-Christ who love me and respect me. I could be angry that God has tested me with singleness right now, or I can rejoice because God has blessed me with a time to learn to trust Him.
            Please remember that even if you do have a Valentine, Luke’s words still apply to you.  
            “Thou and thou only, first in my heart, High King of heaven, my treasure thou art.”

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