This year I decided to take a new approach to how we celebrate Valentine's Day. I started to think about love, the true meaning of it, and where it comes from. The answer was suddenly very clear to me, God is love, so we will celebrate God's love for Valentine's Day. I don't want to set my girls up with unrealistic ideas of what romantic love can do for them, but instead flood them with the knowledge of where real, unfailing, and neverending love comes from. True love, love that allows them to love others even the people who do not love them back. Back at Christmas, Alisa made a banner with the names of God on it and Susie Harris made this sign that I have been drooling over. These two women started my brain to thinking and I decided we could make a Valentine's banner with the names of God and verses about his love. His banner over us is love.
Let me tell you girls how much fun it was to make. I study my Bible regularly, but had never done a study just on God's unfailing love. I challenge you to research how many times it is listed in the Bible.
( I love seeing the girls handwriting )
Everyone we know is going to fail us in some way or another, but His love is unfailing and everlasting, doesn't that bring you joy.
His banner over you is love.
If you would like a beautiful reminder of His love check out Susie's DIY and make yourself a sign, to have as a reminder of his love. I think this is the greatest piece of art and hope one day to have one myself, (that will require some sweet talking to my Sweet Hubby).
You can also see His Banner Ove Me Is Love, year two
55 comments:
Thanks so much for sharing your great idea! Been a rough week here at TheSmithHotel since finding out hubby lost his job-but we are holding onto God's promise that He will take care of our family!
Jody
Hi Cha Cha, I think this is the first time I have been to your blog.(?) I'm sorry it has taken me so long - you are such a sweetheart. I really like the two banner ideas. I can't decide which one best. I always rejoice in hearing the different names of God, but the love themed one for Valentine's day is a nice turn of events (from romantic to Godly love).
Do you say how old your girls are somewhere? I homeschooled my two youngest last year, it's quite the commitment.
Blessings, Kim
What a sweet, sweet idea! I really love how they turned out!
What a great idea. I love that you can see it all the time. What a great reminder of the Savior and his love for us.
What a sweet idea and I DO love the heart pictures!
Beautiful & meaningful way to celebrate Valentine's Day. I love it!!! And the truth your girls are learning is eternal & priceless! I must do this with my boys.
So sorry...I was logged into my other blog...yep that's me above twice. ;o(
Hey thanks for stopping by. We are excited about all the snow...it's been 10 years.
I love your banner and your thinking on V-day! Love it!
I love the meaning of this!! It's so easy for us to forget the person who always loves us and doesn't let us down. :)
Oh Cha Cha this is just beautiful! You know I never thought about the Lords love on V ~ day. I think I will now look at in a whole new light...His light. Thank you for opening my eyes to such a special day in a whole new way!
(((hugs)) Susie
A lot of single women hate Valentine's Day because there isn't anyone "special" in their lives. How wrong is that? The Lord is our loved one, the only one we can count on in times of pain, stress, worry, etc. How great a Love He has for us!! Thank you for making Valentine's Day special to all of us by reminding us that we are loved unconditionally, Faithfully, Forever.
This is so sweet. I found your blog recently and I am enjoying it. We have a lot in common. :) I just love the children's handwriting on the hearts. Lisa~ www.livingmybestlifeii-lisa.blogspot.com
Me again....responding to you again. LOL! I only have FB followers now. But I'm just about to change over to a whole new blog site (it'll lead there from my current blog) and there I will have a way to follow me. Sorry. But I'm glad you'll bookmark me anyway. :) Lisa~
I LOVE this idea! Thanks so much for the link, but I think I love this idea more than mine.
This is such a wonderful way of celebrating God's love for us. It is true that the people in our life will always disappoint, but God's love will not. He is love is faithful and everlasting!
ChaCha,
I love your heart banner, and the 'heart' that went into it.
I'm glad you liked my silver post.
re the curling iron: I won't tell anyone your real life, but I will tell you the curling iron is available. It is from my store. =0)
Blessings
barbara jean
What a wonderful idea!
I am so beyond inspired by this! We usually don't really celebrate V-day, b/c it's such a "hallmark" holiday, and everything is over priced (dinner, flowers, etc). But your take on valentine's day melts my heart. I'm going to work on a project like this for my family. Thank you for your inspiration and another way to look at the work of the Lord.
oh cha cha!
this is beautiful. your words are so touching. along with HIS words & names. this is a lovely, sentimental project.
i couldn't agree with you more on giving your girls false hopes of unrealistic love. when i was growing up, and people would ask the generic question, "when are you going to get married?" my dad would immediately speak up & say, "Oh no, we don't want her to be in any hurry we just want her to be happy & in love with her life and find comfort from her Savior."
i cannot tell you how much of an impact this has/had on my life. i love that my parents never wanted to rush me.
and look at your beautiful cabinets & canisters. lovely.
you "had" me at the title of this post, but your words brought tears to my eyes.
have a loved filled week!
kellie
Such a beautiful reminder of God's love for us! :o)
Cha Cha,
I want to thank you for this. I have never liked valentine's day and really don't know why! Putting God first in this celebration changes everything for me. I truly appreciate you sharing this.
Cindy at Lakewood
What a wonderful way to teach your girls about love, and put the commercial Valentine's kind of love in perspective.
What a great banner! It's not only a fun project but also a learning tool!
Thanks for joining in the fun at the Valentine Party!
~Liz
Thanks for putting God's words on some really cute hearts.
what a beautiful idea! I'm bookmarking this.
Love this idea...beautiful!!
I love how you are guarding your girls' hearts. When my boys were little sometimes people would attempt to tease them by saying "So, do you have a girlfriend yet?" My kids would look at them like they were crazy.
I would take them aside and ask them to please not tease my children about that, that it wasn't appropriate at that age and that I didn't want them to even be thinking along those lines yet.
I love your banner. The verses and names are awesome and I especially love the handwriting. What a wonderful way to remember the faithfulness and love of the Lord. I hope you will keep this as a momento of this precious time!
~ Nan
I love this idea!
Inspirational! As a single woman, I sometimes forget about who really loves me!
love this idea!!!
This is a WONDERFUL idea!! I LOVE it and I can't wait to do it!! What a great way to celebrate the Author of Love!
I love this idea. Hopefully I'll get to doing it with my kids.
What a great perspective. My husband and I have decided not to celebrate valentine's day b/c it has become a hallmark card holiday with many false expectations. (also b.c my bday is the 13th) but this is a great way to celebrate valentine's day! Thanks for your insight.
Rockie- www.rockiescrafts.com
I love this take on Valentine's day-so much better than what the world says about love. Thanks for sharing!
What a truly wonderful way to celebrate Valentine's Day.
I love this idea!!!
THat is so pretty! I love having God's word spread all over the house too. I think I will try this idea with my kids too! Thank you for sharing it.
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog! That looks like it was so much fun to make! I'll be back!
I love it! Super cute and so meaningful. Thanks for adding your inspiration to the DIY Show & Tell!
Roeshel
I LOVE that banner!!!!
Midge
God's love - the best love for valentines day. Knowing and experiencing his love and then imparting it on others is the truest love around!
Thanks for sharing :)
~ Emily N. from "too Blessed to Stress"
This banner is gorgeous. Not only stylish but I love the meaning behind it...lovely!
This is a wonderful idea! :) Have you heard of High Calling Blogs? It's a network of Christian bloggers and you would fit in so well...if you want to check it out, it's http://www.highcallingblogs.com
Thanks for sharing such a neat idea!
This is a wonderful idea! :) Have you heard of High Calling Blogs? It's a network of Christian bloggers and you would fit in so well...if you want to check it out, it's http://www.highcallingblogs.com
Thanks for sharing such a neat idea!
February 3, 2010 9:10 PM
What a beautiful idea! A great reminder of God's love for us!
I love your post today. You are so right. There is nothing...NOTHING that can touch...come close... to the love our Father has for us. It's hard for us to even grasp that depth of love, since we can't obtain it ourselves on this worldly journey. But! one day! :-)
I love the Abba one. The intimate love of the Father-"daddy" is just overwhelming and can bring tears when it flows down. Thank you so much for touching on the real meaning and source of love for this Valentines Day this year.
God bless.
This is the best idea I've seen!!! I really want to do this with our family! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
Such a charming banner! Wonderful colors and such sweet sentiments! Great job!
Cheers!
Tina
This is beautiful in every way! I LOVE this!!!!!
So very creative! Thanks for sharing today. Thank you also for linking up to Thrifty Thursday!
~Hugs~
Leigh
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Thanks for sharing this lovely idea!!!
Thanks for joining "Get you Craft on Thurs."... I hope you join me next week!
Lori
What a wonderful project. It sends such a good message for your girls. They're lucky to have you as their mom!
Thanks for linking up this week to Make it Yours day!
That is a great idea.
It is always a good reminder to see words of truth all around you.
Cheri
BEAUTIFUL! In so many ways. ;-)
Thanks for linking this to Making Lemonade!
What a beautiful idea. Thank you for the inspiration!
love the scriptures...
Jennifer aka Gigi
Lovely blog!
I will link you on my blog and I'd like to invite you to visite also my blog :D
Laura from Italy
I am sharing this on my facebook, it's just lovely. I am a new follower, stop by my place anytime. Donna G.
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