Carey and I are still reading the Bible all the way through.
And we are peeking into the Passion translation from time to time. We miss some of our favorite verses the exact way we memorized them, but we both love the imagery of the Passion translation.
Carey is ahead of me in the New Testament, but we are both in Psalms in the Old Testament.
On Valentine’s Day morning she read Psalm 16 to me, saying it is perfect for Valentine’s Day. She read the whole Psalm, including verse 11: “You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”
And the same verse from the Passion translation: “For you bring me a continual revelation of resurrection life, the path to the bliss that brings me face-to-face with you.”
I was in Psalm 18 and read verse 29: “With your help I can advance against a troop, with my God I can scale a wall.” And the Passion’s: “With you as my strength I can crush an enemy horde, advancing through every stronghold that stands in front of me.”
The week before, our daughter Lindsey sent a screengrab from a website that tells your Bible verse for the year.
Carey’s verse for 2016 was Psalm 16:11; mine was Psalm 18:29.
Warning: If you actually go to the site at http://bit.ly/2016Verse and try it, it changes every time you input your name. When I keyed in my name myself, a different verse came up.
Some would say that makes the site random. I say that makes it even more amazing that the time Lindsey typed in our names, the verses we had just read came up as our verses of the year. That’s odd; that’s God.
When I first started reading Psalms, I regretted not being able to hear the music — I can see the words written as stanzas and wanted to know how it sounded when David sang it.
The day after Valentine’s Day, I was reading more Psalms, and Psalm 25 seemed familiar. I’m sure many people already knew this way before me, but the Third Day song “My Hope Is You” is Psalm 25, almost word-for-word. I sing that song at the top of my lungs every time I cut grass.
And Psalm 27 is threaded throughout the Toby Mac song “Lose Myself,” another of my lawnmower favorites.
I am continually amazed that the same God who created the universe can — and does — care what I do every minute of every day. And amazed at the truth stated in the Passion translation of Psalm 23:1: “The Lord is my Fierce Protector and my Pastor, I always have more than enough.”
You can’t remove all the need in the world today, but there are lots of ways you can help. Ask God to tell you your verse of the year.
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FAQs
On Valentine's Day morning she read Psalm 16 to me, saying it is perfect for Valentine's Day. She read the whole Psalm, including verse 11: “You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”
What is the best Bible verse for Valentine's Day? ›
1 John 4:8: Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. 1 Peter 4:8: Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Colossians 3:14: And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.
What is the biblical message on Valentine's Day? ›
1 John 4:7-12. Dear friends: let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.
What is the truth behind Valentine's Day? ›
Turns out, it was a pretty common name during Late Antiquity. As far as anyone can tell, the Saint Valentine of Valentine's Day was one of two guys preaching the good word in Rome in the third century. One of these two was martyred on February 14th 269, thus giving us the date for his eponymous day.
What does Psalm 90:14 say? ›
Psalm 90:14 says, “Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.” It is easy to read these nineteen words quickly, but this verse contains glorious truths that enable us to evaluate our day before it even begins.
What is the spiritual quote of Valentine's Day? ›
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control." "In the garden of the soul, the virtues of faith, hope, and love form the centerpiece.
Is it biblical to celebrate Valentines Day? ›
If that works for you, do it. But the biblical pattern teaches us that romantic love between husband and wife should be on display often and much. It isn't that celebrating Valentine's Day is too much; it is too little and weak. Christians, live your married years so that you don't need Valentine's Day.
What is the prayer message for Valentine's Day? ›
Valentine's Day Prayer for Support and Encouragement
In our journey together, let us be each other's support and cheer. Inspire us to uplift each other in times of need, And celebrate together in times of joy. May our relationship be a source of strength and encouragement.
Where can Valentine be found in the Bible? ›
As an example, the Bible neither mentions nor espouses Valentine's Day or its practices.
What is the spiritual truth about Valentine's Day? ›
The origins of Valentine's Day can be traced back to ancient Roman times when it was a festival dedicated to the Roman god of fertility. As time passed, the festival evolved and was eventually associated with the Christian Saint Valentine, and it became a day to celebrate love and romance.
A stock explanation of the holiday is that a Christian priest in Rome, named Valentine, who conducted marriage ceremonies for soldiers forbidden by the state, was arrested as part of the Roman persecution of Christians.
What is the main point of Valentine's day? ›
Valentine's Day 14 February. What is Valentine's Day? St Valentine's Day is an annual festival to celebrate romantic love, friendship and admiration. Every year on 14 February people celebrate this day by sending messages of love and affection to partners, family and friends.
What is the real reason we celebrate Valentine's day? ›
Valentine's Day was a feast day in the Catholic religion, added to the liturgical calendar around 500 AD. The day was commemorated for martyred saints named—you guessed it—Valentine.
What is the prayer for Valentine's Day? ›
You are the Lover, the Beloved, and the Love that Flows Between Them. As one created in your image, empower me today to be a person of deeper love, encompassing heart, soul, mind, and strength, both for you and for those around me.
What is the love Psalm? ›
Psalm 143:8. Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Much later, in his letter to the church at Ephesus, Paul prays his readers would experience and understand God's love, unique in its width, length, height and depth (see Ephesians 3:18).
What is the Psalm love prayer? ›
Psalm 63:1-8
Because your love is better than life, My lips will glorify you. I will praise you as long as I live, And in your name I will lift up my hands.
