Today...is?

"Saint Valentine's Day (commonly shortened to Valentine's Day) – is an annual commemoration held on February 14 celebrating love and affection between intimate companions."

""Singles Awareness (or Appreciation) Day" (SAD) is a humorous holiday, created by Trevor Mcwanda celebrated on February 14 (although some prefer the 13th or the 15th to get away from the commercialism associated with the 14th). It serves as an alternative to Valentine's Day for people who are single, that is, not involved in a romantic relationship."

My thoughts on these two different meanings for one day is this. Most people who are in some kind of relationship whether it be engaged, courting, dating, or married are often pulled into the idea that it is a celebration of love. One where you give chocolate, sweet messages, and flowers to the one you love. Some define it as a holiday of love for your sweetheart, while others define it as love for anyone, be it coworkers, friends, family etc. Those who are not often drop into a depressed state as they see countless numbers of other people engaged in activities and thoughts that make them happy and "floating off the ground". This causes envy and jealousy eventually leading to depression and celebrating Singles Awareness Day (*SAD*). It is not some holiday that is meant to be sad for anyone however! My little sister mentioned just last night how Valentine's Day would be so much more fun "if only she had a valentine". Ok, first of all, I was shocked to hear my little sister saying that, but as I thought more about it I remembered hearing something like that coming out of my mouth just a month or two ago. What I told my little sister, however, was this: we have waited already "so long" for our husbands which includes keeping your purity and keeping our hearts grounded in God. What if we had a valentine this year and did something (such as giving away a piece of our hearts, kiss, or something else to that degree) which made our day complete. However, in the years to come when we did finally get married and begin married life, how many Valentine's days will be ruined simply because we can't erase memories of that one valentine that one year. How many years will that go on till we just push it away in the back of our mind? So, my thoughts are that being single on this particular day is not SAD at all! Be glad and rejoice that you haven't done something utterly stupid that could ruin the rest of your Valentine's Days with your true soul mate. God is the truest lover you could ever wish for, and it is His earnest wish to have us save ourselves until we can actually commit to "until death do us part". He would also have us be happy and cheerful until that time. Whenever it comes it is in His timing and there isn't a thing we can do to make it come faster. Until then, rest in Christ alone and wait for Him to send you the one who is perfect for you. Don't waste it by wishing for a sweetheart some Valentine's Day. Instead, go out into the world and spread this message. Don't be caught SAD on February 14th. <3