Love Beyond Illusions
God is love, and the Bible overflows with His love. Yet, when it comes to Valentine’s Day, I can’t help but feel like a Valentine Grinch. The day is wrapped in expectations, artificial ideals, and pressure that often lead to disappointment. It promotes a romanticized version of love that doesn’t reflect reality for many. While some may genuinely celebrate it—hallelujah!—for countless others, it’s a painful and confusing day.
Bouquets Can’t Fix Brokenness
A bouquet of roses or a box of chocolates can’t erase wounds inflicted by harsh words, neglect, addiction, or abuse. A nice dinner doesn’t make up for a pattern of selfishness, dishonesty, or disinterest. Gifts can become hollow gestures—attempts to cover deeper issues without true change. The recipient smiles, but behind that smile is the weight of anxiety, knowing that the same cycle will likely continue.
“Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.” — Ephesians 5:6
Maybe every Valentine’s Day comes with promises—this time, the abuse will stop. The reckless spending is over. The addiction won’t return. But no amount of hearts and cupids can create love where there is none. True love isn’t about a single day’s grand gestures—it’s about consistent, selfless commitment, the kind of love that reflects God’s heart, not just romance on display.
