❤️ Radiating LOVE: being a light of Christ to others
your plan for LOVE Feb 10-16
Valentine’s Day is on Friday, and love is in the air—but what does love really look like? The world might tell us it’s romance, flowers, and chocolates (and I’ll never say no to the chocolate!), but God’s vision for love is so much greater. It’s sacrificial, steadfast, and endlessly forgiving.
Sometimes love is joyful and easy, but other times it’s messy, hard, and requires every ounce of grace we can muster. This week, let’s take a closer look at the virtue of love—the kind that reflects God’s infinite care for us and invites us to share that love with everyone in our lives. How can we celebrate love in its truest form this Valentine’s week? Let’s explore together.
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Here’s the content for today and a sneak preview of the coming week…
🎧 [MONDAY 02.10] A Playlist of Love
Love is at the heart of our faith. It’s the reason for creation, the foundation of Christ’s sacrifice, and the calling we strive to live out every day. This week, as we reflect on the virtue of love, I’ve curated a playlist to help you pause, pray, and embrace the many facets of love: God’s love for us, our love for him, and the love we are called to share with others.
This playlist includes beautiful worship songs like "Reckless Love" and "How He Loves," which remind us of God’s unconditional love, alongside uplifting classics like "What a Wonderful World," celebrating the beauty of love in everyday moments.
Whether you’re praying, walking, or just taking a moment to breathe during a busy day, I hope this music meets you right where you are. Let it draw you closer to God’s love and inspire you to share that love with the world around you.
Think About This:
How does God’s love show up in your life today?
What song stands out to you most? Why?
How can you reflect his love to others this week?
Enjoy the gift of music as a prayerful reminder of the greatest love we are blessed to receive. 💖
👀 SNEAK PREVIEW:
Coming this week for Girlfriends in Grace subscribers:
💌 [WEDNESDAY 02.12] Family Love in Action
This week, we’re diving into a simple but powerful way to bring the virtue of love to life. Here’s a little teaser: It involves a jar, some slips of paper, and heartfelt words that will bring your family closer together.
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💘 [FRIDAY 02.14] The True Legacy of St. Valentine
Did you know that St. Valentine wasn’t just a figure for romance, but a courageous priest who risked everything to uphold the beauty of Christian marriage? His bold love for God and his people went far beyond flowers and chocolates—it was sacrificial and steadfast.
We dive into the inspiring story of St. Valentine, including:
✨ How he defied Roman law to perform Christian marriages
✨ A reflection on sharing God’s love courageously
✨ A simple recipe for Sweetheart Scones to share with your family
Love is hard!
I’ve never actually felt like I was worthy of Gods love I identify with the song You Say so much or anything by Lauren! I love her music! I never felt like I have been a good enough Catholic or have been able to be a great mom, wife or …. But I try.
I have experienced unconditional love from my husband and he’s been the only person in my life who has ever been able to give me love like that. He’s seen me at my lowest. Through cancer, mental illness, anorexia, recovery, PTSD, depression and other issues that are related to a childhood I wouldn’t wish on anyone. He’s always been patient and forgiving.
I have loved my daughter in ways I never imagined I could possibly. My mom said to me from the time I could remember that I am a birth control baby and a mistake. 10 days after my dad died she signed her rights away to me I was 13. I had no idea what having a mom was like because mine was so abusive that the lines were beyond repair by the time I had my daughter I felt I was never going to be able to parent her.
God works wonders thankfully 💕