This is gonna be a kinda long message: Yeah so Valentine’s Day is almost here. And I have seen several reactions to this pop up on my newsfeed on Facebook and Tumblr. Yes, people are becoming very aware of their relationship status. You really are just sad, mushy, or awkward about the whole idea of this “special” day.

I think one of the most common messages I have been getting (from single guys) on these networking sites are: “I am nice to girls. And I’m still in the friend zone.”

Girls, you aren’t off the hook: “Are there any guys who know how to treat a woman right??”

Maybe it is because relationships and dating isn’t a big priority in my life at the moment. But let me tell you guys something. You all are silly. First of all, if you are in high school and you’re complaining… Okay, so yes we all want that special someone. I’ll admit I do, too. In the past, valentine’s day was just a holiday I wanted to avoid (yes, I am the awkward). But I believe that I have grown up so much over the past couple months in my love for Christ, that it doesn’t really phase me. [Oooh boy, she is going to start talking about the Jesus thing again.]

I am not going to mope around being negative because I am single. I am actually very content, right now. Instead, I am going to stand up straight, talk, and act like I am a true bride. (Thanks, Carrie and Tina for pointing this out to me this morning.)

Ephesians 5:25-27: “Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish.”

I’m not just speaking to the girls though. Guys this goes for you, too. You’re girl is out there. Right now, we’re in our “waiting phase” (Thanks, House Church, for pointing this out tonight). And what do we do in our waiting phase? We prepare ourselves. Right now, we set our hearts and eyes on God— only pursuing Him— not the opposite sex. This way, He can prepare us for our “special someone.”

“In my Father’s house are many rooms…I am going to prepare a place for you…I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.” (Jesus says in John 14)

During this time we prepare our “wedding gown.” As Christians this means clothing ourselves in Jesus Christ (with love, purity, and all that jazz). I think that once we do that…we’ll be fully at peace and ready to meet our someone here on earth.

There are so many other things I want to say about all this, but this is already a pretty hefty Valentine. So to make things short: God loves you. If you don’t have a date on Valentine’s day, then spend that time with Him. He’s going to love you more than anyone else will anyway. There’s no reason to be sad, because you’re already a bride.

With love,

Vivid-Grace