Love Beyond Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day weekend is a gentle reminder to honor the love around us—through romantic gestures, heartfelt notes, and joyful moments with friends. But true love is far more than flowers, chocolates, or cards. True love is intentional. It honors the hearts and values of those we cherish, embraces self-care over people-pleasing, and has the power to transform lives when rooted in faith.

Love Can Have Boundaries

We often believe that love means saying “yes” to everyone, all the time. Yet even Jesus showed us that real love has limits. He withdrew from crowds to pray, said “no” when pressures didn’t align with His mission, and acted with wisdom rather than simply pleasing others.

Setting and communicating boundaries isn’t selfish—it’s a bold act of love. It gives those who care about us the chance to understand what truly matters to us and to consider how it aligns with their own values. True love respects others’ boundaries.

Choosing to protect their peace shows that you value them more than simply doing what’s easy—it’s love in action, and it’s powerful!

Self-Care Is Love

Choosing yourself isn’t selfish—it’s sacred. Jesus cared for Himself in ways that allowed Him to care for others fully. He rested, prayed, and sought solitude when He needed it. Prioritizing our spiritual and emotional well-being—just as Jesus did—creates space to love others more deeply. Saying “no” to what drains us or doesn’t honor God isn’t unloving—it’s courage. Self-care, following Jesus’ example, is a way of embracing the life and purpose God gave us, one step at a time.

The Ultimate Love That Changes Everything

The greatest love story ever told is Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. He gave His life for us, showing a love that is radical, selfless, and transformative. This love doesn’t just touch hearts—it changes lives. When we follow His example, we discover that love can be firm yet gentle, intentional yet selfless, and sacrificial yet empowering. Jesus’ life reminds us that true love is a force that can heal, restore, and inspire. If you want to experience more of His love, we’d love to share the goodness of the Gospel with you—reach out anytime!

Bringing It Home

Beyond Valentine’s weekend, let’s choose to celebrate all forms of love: the love we share with friends and partners, the love we give ourselves through healthy boundaries and self-care, and the love Jesus showed that transforms everything. True love isn’t just a feeling—it’s a choice. It’s an action. And when it’s rooted in faith and purpose, love has the power to change everything.