Last week I was able to help out a bit at a Valentine’s Day dinner at church. The dinner was only for the married couples of the church. I overheard somebody bemoaning Valentine’s Day and all of the mushy things that come with it. I remember when I used to hate it, too, before I had a “significant other”. This individual was so adamant about how ridiculous the day was. He ranted about how stupid it is to have a holiday set aside to celebrate love. Then a thought struck me. We celebrate Easter and Christmas. These holidays are a celebration of love, for God is love in the purest and deepest form. Then this amazing song popped into my head. I haven’t heard it in forever, but the words are just incredible! Google helped me find all of the lyrics so that I could share the song with you 
When love came down to earth
And made His home with men,
The hopeless found a hope,
The sinner found a friend.
Not to the powerful
But to the poor He came,
And humble, hungry hearts
Were satisfied again.
What joy, what peace has come to us!
What hope, what help, what love!
When every unclean thought,
And every sinful deed
Was scourged upon His back
And hammered through His feet.
The Innocent is cursed,
The guilty are released;
The punishment of God
On God has brought me peace.
Come lay your heavy load
Down at the Master’s feet;
Your shame will be removed,
Your joy will be complete.
Come crucify your pride,
And enter as a child;
For those who bow down low
He’ll lift up to His side.
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