Love that Lasts – A Valentine’s Day Rooted in Christ 💝

Debbie Oliver

Ahh, Valentine’s Day—the holiday where we’re bombarded with rom-coms, oversized teddy bears, and a million-dollar jewelry commercials telling us that true love is apparently measured in diamonds. But let’s take a step back from the commercial version of love and talk about something deeper—God’s design for marriage and how we can use this holiday to honor, strengthen, and cherish our relationships.


Proverbs 18:22 says, “He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.” Marriage is a beautiful gift, but let’s be honest—it’s not always candlelit dinners and sweet love notes. Sometimes it’s toothpaste left in the sink, socks that never quite make it to the hamper, and two people who are simply tired. And yet, in the midst of the daily routine, God calls us to love one another as He loves us.

This Valentine’s, let’s be intentional. Set aside time to reconnect—not just with fancy dinners but with meaningful conversations. Pray together, laugh together, and speak words that uplift. Ephesians 4:2-3 says, “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” Your words have the power to strengthen your marriage or weaken it. Let’s choose kindness, gratitude, and encouragement over complaints and comparisons.

A strong marriage isn’t built on one grand romantic gesture a year but on daily choices to love and serve each other. Consider writing a heartfelt note, planning a surprise date, or simply taking the time to hold hands and talk about your dreams. Think about what made you fall in love in the first place and find ways to rekindle that joy. More than anything, invite God into your marriage—pray over your spouse, read scripture together, and trust Him to be the glue that holds you both together.

And while chocolate and flowers are lovely (never say no to chocolate!), the greatest gift we can give our spouses is love that reflects Christ—a love that is patient, forgiving, and enduring. So grab that cup of coffee, hold your spouse’s hand, and let God be the center of your love story. That’s a Valentine’s worth being excited about!

Debbie 🙂

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Published by Debbie Oliver

Debbie has a passion for the Lord and a desire for growth and knowledge in the Scriptures. She enjoys reading Christian books and can be found regularly sniffing the pages of any new book with a smile and a sigh! Her home library spans over 2,400 books (and counting)!   Debbie is a devoted mother of 6 beautiful children and a self-employed entreprenuer. She specializes in digital marketing, social media management, content creation, and publishing. She loves serving others and is a published author, with a few more books in the works!   Debbie was born and raised in Northern California, although her favorite season is winter and she loves the snow! She is an avid baker and cook who loves to create and is easily inspired. Crafts and fun gold mining adventure weekends with her husband are also some things that bring her joy and replenishment. Her favorite thing to do is encourage others and make them smile and laugh (in addition to absolutely adoring snowmen, coffee, and the Pioneer Woman)!

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