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“Give thanks to the Lord for He is good. His love is eternal.” Psalm 136:1 (ESV)

Who doesn’t love a warm, sunshiny day right in the midst of winter? Spring and summer are my fave seasons, so I am totally loving it and holding on tight to every ray of sunshine we had last week. But like the flipping of a switch, the tease of Spring faded back to the cold and wet of winter all too soon. While I don’t like the frigid temps and chilling winds of winter, I’d much rather get it over with than endure fluctuating between the two.

Wonder how easy life would be if the weather was the only yo-yo we had to deal with? As women, our emotions can bounce all over the place. Hormonal imbalances and daily challenges can send us over the edge quickly. Our love thermometer can run from hot to cold in record time. Dare I even mention the scales that seem to fluctuate hourly as we age? Let’s just admit it sometimes we are more unstable, unpredictable and sporadic than the weather could ever be.

Love the way our God is never changing. His love is higher, deeper and wider than we dare dream. Steadfast, faithful and full of mercy, we can count on God’s character and love to never fluctuate. We don’t have to wonder if He loves us today, because He has promised to love us forever. God’s love is tough and holy always doing what is in our best interest. He never responds wrongly – forever gently leading us in the direction we should go. No imbalances are found in His redeeming love. No favoritism allowed. Simply more than enough love for all the world – even those who don’t believe.

We can’t read Psalm 136 and not know the depths of His love. Our mighty, Creator God moves with compassion and authority to protect His own. He remembers us, rescues us, provides for us and does awesome wonders on behalf of those He loves. God’s love is eternal, never exhausted or used up. Can’t even imagine a love like that – One who loves passionately even when we often don’t return His love.

Don’t know how you’re spending your Valentine’s Day, but mine will start with praising my God who demonstrates His love over and over again. The perfect read for my morning will be found in Psalm 136 rehearsing His goodness, proclaiming His faithfulness and drinking deep of His love.

“Father, we are so blessed by Your love. Help us to be reflectors of Your love to all we meet.”

For His Glory

Janet Martin
TRBC Women’s Life