As you know, a few days ago was Valentine‘s Day.  My husband took me to lunch at a nearby country club.  We had a great view of the golf course, the food was wonderful and our time will be treasured.  Aside from getting away with my husband, one thing that really stood out to me was an older couple sitting a few tables away.

I’m not the best at guessing age, but I say this couple was in their 70s.  They did not speak English, but that did not keep me from gazing over at them and “eavesdropping.”

The love and pride they have for each other obvious.  Although I could not understand their words, there was no doubt they were verbally caressing each other. They both smiled as they talked and very rarely dropped eye contact.

I watched as the husband gently reached across the table grabbed his wife’s hand and gave her a gently squeeze.  They let go only when dessert was brought to the table and placed between them for them to share.

As thoughts of this couple has entered my mind over the past several days I couldn’t help but think that this is but a glimpse of God’s love for us.  God invites us to join him at his feast and when we do, his eyes lock on ours as he reaches across the table to hold our hand.  Love and pride gush from his eyes as he speaks gently with words that only our hearts understand.

It was a privilege to sit near this couple on Valentine’s Day and to bask in the love they have for one another.  And I’m immeasurably thankful for their reminder that the Creator of the Universe is that in love with me.

Choose a Better Life by opening your heart to the One whose love for you is beyond measure.

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