Romantic Love

Romantic love is the focus for Valentine’s Day. Many minds are racing right now, wondering how to respond appropriately to the theme of tomorrow.

While romantic love is an important subject—some even say it makes the world go around—it’s not enough. No matter how great we love as a human, our love falls short. The love of a boyfriend or girlfriend, a fiancé, a parent or child—even the love of a husband or wife—is always less than perfect. Eventually, either their need or our need exceeds the limits of love available.

God’s love, on the other hand, never fails. We may feel deserted at times, but when we come to Him we discover His sustaining presence waits for us.

The Psalmist cries, Remember, O Lord, Your tender mercies and Your loving kindness, for they have been from of old. (Ps. 25:6 NKJV)

Originally published February 14, 1986.