Valentine Challenge

Yes it is that time of year again, and to be honest one of my least favorite "holidays". Valentines is a day I remember all who may be lonely or dealing with loss. - so for me it is a day to spend thinking and praying for others.  - That is a side not and not what I want to share today.

This morning my husband was on his way to preach as a guest speaker at a local church. As many of you know he does this around the country all the time, yet this morning he is not feeling well. A bad cold has crept in and he is miserable. I was already planning on this blog and I was reminded to spend the morning praying for him.

I know that may seem too simple to blog about, yet I was reminded of what he always says to congregations: No one knows your husband's/wives/kids needs like you do.No one will pray for your husband/wife/family like you could. I may be the only one in his circle that know how much he needs God's healing touch this morning.

I want to make a simple challenge for you this valentine season. Whether you are happily married, struggling in marriage, have kids, single with good friends, or have family you need to take time to pray for them this week. As you go through your week take time to realize how many times you think about your kids or any of the above and take a second or minute or even minutes and pray for them. You may be the person that know what they are going through, and you can make a difference in their life by praying for that second.

As we go through this week of "love" and candy - please take time to pray for those who you know the best, you know their struggle like no other!

Side note: You may be upset with the situation they are in or just angry at them, I can guarantee that if you take time to pray, when you want to scream at them for leaving the toilet seat up once again, not only will God meet you where you are at, He will be faithful and help your relationship with your loved one! God heals relationships!