If you aren’t spoiled, then you aren’t appreciated. It’s really sad. I want you to know that roses,
chocolates and soft teddy bears are sweet and cute ways for a loved one to show affection.
Especially diamonds (wink). But these things should not define a relationship. If you are dating
someone right now who can’t afford to give you those things, you shouldn’t judge your relationship
by it. It doesn’t mean that he doesn’t like or love you. It means he couldn’t afford it or maybe it’s
not his way of showing affection. But God, in all of his perfect love, does not need to give us
diamonds and pearls to show His love. He gives us new mercies every morning our eyes behold a
new day. And more importantly he’s given us Christ Jesus, our salvation and it’s not because of
anything we’ve done to obtain his love. He just gave it, freely.
This Valentine’s Day, I want you to take a good look in the mirror and see the beautiful, incredible
strong woman that you are. Know that you don’t need gifts from a man to validate you. God loves
and accepts you exactly the way you are. Don’t allow material desires to consume you. There is
nothing wrong with having nice things or appreciating them, but don’t live by them. And don’t
allow this one day to make you feel sad, depressed or lonely. Here are a few quick tips I’d like to
encourage you to do this year:
One: Be happy for other’s: When I was single, one of the first things I learned was how to truly be
happy for other’s and not envy them. I realized I was at that point when I’d see beautiful couples
and not feel weird or different around them. I didn’t need too, because the same way God was
faithful enough to bless them, I knew He was able to bless me as well.
Two: Fall more in love with God: As I mentioned before, God loves you more than anyone else
ever will- including a man. So if you’re single, spend this day lavishing God with your love for Him.
Write in your journal all that God has done in your life and then thank him for it.
Three: Treat yourself: Most times women are so busy caring for other people that we forget to
take care of ourselves, especially single mother’s. Take this day, set a spending limit and treat
yourself to the spa. Get your hair done or do some shopping. Sometimes a good stress reliever is
all we need, and after prayer, this is a great way to do it.
Ladies, I encourage you to fall in love with the Lord more than anybody. In time, he’ll send your
husband who will love you the way Christ loves the church. In the meantime, love God, walk in
your purpose and love yourself. Hold your head up and be that strong secure woman that I know
you are!
Single ladies, how will you spend Valentine’s Day this year? Email me at khill@eewmagazine.com
chocolates and soft teddy bears are sweet and cute ways for a loved one to show affection.
Especially diamonds (wink). But these things should not define a relationship. If you are dating
someone right now who can’t afford to give you those things, you shouldn’t judge your relationship
by it. It doesn’t mean that he doesn’t like or love you. It means he couldn’t afford it or maybe it’s
not his way of showing affection. But God, in all of his perfect love, does not need to give us
diamonds and pearls to show His love. He gives us new mercies every morning our eyes behold a
new day. And more importantly he’s given us Christ Jesus, our salvation and it’s not because of
anything we’ve done to obtain his love. He just gave it, freely.
This Valentine’s Day, I want you to take a good look in the mirror and see the beautiful, incredible
strong woman that you are. Know that you don’t need gifts from a man to validate you. God loves
and accepts you exactly the way you are. Don’t allow material desires to consume you. There is
nothing wrong with having nice things or appreciating them, but don’t live by them. And don’t
allow this one day to make you feel sad, depressed or lonely. Here are a few quick tips I’d like to
encourage you to do this year:
One: Be happy for other’s: When I was single, one of the first things I learned was how to truly be
happy for other’s and not envy them. I realized I was at that point when I’d see beautiful couples
and not feel weird or different around them. I didn’t need too, because the same way God was
faithful enough to bless them, I knew He was able to bless me as well.
Two: Fall more in love with God: As I mentioned before, God loves you more than anyone else
ever will- including a man. So if you’re single, spend this day lavishing God with your love for Him.
Write in your journal all that God has done in your life and then thank him for it.
Three: Treat yourself: Most times women are so busy caring for other people that we forget to
take care of ourselves, especially single mother’s. Take this day, set a spending limit and treat
yourself to the spa. Get your hair done or do some shopping. Sometimes a good stress reliever is
all we need, and after prayer, this is a great way to do it.
Ladies, I encourage you to fall in love with the Lord more than anybody. In time, he’ll send your
husband who will love you the way Christ loves the church. In the meantime, love God, walk in
your purpose and love yourself. Hold your head up and be that strong secure woman that I know
you are!
Single ladies, how will you spend Valentine’s Day this year? Email me at khill@eewmagazine.com
Valentines Day. Some look forward to
the day every year. Some hate it. Many
assume that if you’ve found yourself in a
healthy loving relationship you likely
enjoy this pink and red holiday more
than anyone.
But that's not necessarily true.
You see, many single Christian women
have decided not to throw a pity party
this year. Instead of sobbing and
complaining about being single, many
women are enjoying their independence
by walking in their purpose and being a
non-stop firecracker for the Lord.
And I think that’s fantastic.
the day every year. Some hate it. Many
assume that if you’ve found yourself in a
healthy loving relationship you likely
enjoy this pink and red holiday more
than anyone.
But that's not necessarily true.
You see, many single Christian women
have decided not to throw a pity party
this year. Instead of sobbing and
complaining about being single, many
women are enjoying their independence
by walking in their purpose and being a
non-stop firecracker for the Lord.
And I think that’s fantastic.
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heart, if I delight in him. And after a few tears, I
decided I was not going to sit and allow my
singleness to get me down on this day. Nope.
Instead, I was going to celebrate it by falling more
in love with God and loving the me that he called
me to be, as a single and saved woman.
Sometimes women get caught up in the material
things related to this day. If Jim Bob doesn’t give
her a diamond necklace, then he doesn’t love her.
decided I was not going to sit and allow my
singleness to get me down on this day. Nope.
Instead, I was going to celebrate it by falling more
in love with God and loving the me that he called
me to be, as a single and saved woman.
Sometimes women get caught up in the material
things related to this day. If Jim Bob doesn’t give
her a diamond necklace, then he doesn’t love her.
While the world commercializes this day making it the day of love,there is also a group of women
who feel overwhelmed and heart-broken, and would rather not get out of bed. If this describes
you, I encourage you to pull those covers back, stand tall and strong- realizing that your Heavenly
Father loves you more than any man ever will. Don’t get sucked in by sadness. Get up, get out and
celebrate this new day of life and your future love.
When I was single, Valentine’s day was especially difficult because everyone around me was in a
relationship except me. Instead of getting flowers and Hershey’s kisses, I was still healing from
emotional scars and abuse. I dreaded this day and wanted to hide in my own closet, away from the
roses and red hearts that seemed to be all around, except in my hands. But one day, God showed
me that I didn’t need to cry again. He told me to remember that my life is in the Master’s hands and
I should trust him that he knows my heart’s desire and will give me the desires of my
who feel overwhelmed and heart-broken, and would rather not get out of bed. If this describes
you, I encourage you to pull those covers back, stand tall and strong- realizing that your Heavenly
Father loves you more than any man ever will. Don’t get sucked in by sadness. Get up, get out and
celebrate this new day of life and your future love.
When I was single, Valentine’s day was especially difficult because everyone around me was in a
relationship except me. Instead of getting flowers and Hershey’s kisses, I was still healing from
emotional scars and abuse. I dreaded this day and wanted to hide in my own closet, away from the
roses and red hearts that seemed to be all around, except in my hands. But one day, God showed
me that I didn’t need to cry again. He told me to remember that my life is in the Master’s hands and
I should trust him that he knows my heart’s desire and will give me the desires of my
Kennisha Hill is the author of the Christian Fiction a
freelance magazine writer. She lives in Dallas, Texas
and is happily married with two children. Learn more
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freelance magazine writer. She lives in Dallas, Texas
and is happily married with two children. Learn more
by visiting her website at kennishahill.com or her
Facebook page at Facebook.com/ kennisha.hill.
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