I’d gladly walk across the desert With no shoes upon my feet To share with you the last bite Of bread I had to eat I would swim out to save you In your sea of broken dreams When all your hopes are sinkin’ Let me show you what love means
Love can build a bridge Between your heart and mine Love can build a bridge Don’t you think it’s time? Don’t you think it’s time?
I would whisper love so loudly Every heart could understand That love and only love Can join the tribes of man I would give my heart’s desire So that you might see The first step is to realize That it all begins with you and me
Love can build a bridge Between your heart and mine Love can build a bridge Don’t you think it’s time? Don’t you think it’s time?
When we stand together It’s our finest hour We can do anything (anything), anything (anything) Keep believin’ in the power
Love can build a bridge Between your heart and mine Love can build a bridge Don’t you think it’s time? Don’t you think it’s time? Yeah, yes, I do
Oh, love can build a bridge (oh, love and only love) Between your heart and mine (between your heart and mine) Love can build a bridge (love and only love) Don’t you think it’s time? Oh, don’t you think it’s time?
When darkness falls upon your heart and soul. I’ll be the light that shines for you. When you forget how beautiful you are I’ll be there to remind you. When you can’t find your way, I’ll find my way to you. When troubles come around, I will come to you.
I’ll be your shoulder when you need someone to lean on. Be your shelter. When you need someone to see you through. I’ll be there to carry you. I’ll be there. I’ll be the rock that will be strong for you. The one that will hold on to you. When you feel that rain falling down. When there’s nobody else around. I’ll be.
And when you’re there with no one there to hold. I’ll be the arms that reach for you. And when you feel your faith is running low. I’ll be there to believe in you. When all you find are lies. I’ll be the truth you need. When you need someone to run to . You can run to me
I’ll be your shoulder when you need someone to lean on. Be your shelter. When you need someone to see you through. I’ll be there to carry you. I’ll be there. I’ll be the rock that will be strong for you. The one that will hold on to you. When you feel that rain falling down. When there’s nobody else around. I’ll be.
I’ll be the sun. When your heart’s filled with rain. I’ll be the one. To chase the rain away.
I’ll be your shoulder when you need someone to lean on. Be your shelter. When you need someone to see you through. I’ll be there to carry you. I’ll be there. I’ll be the rock that will be strong for you. The one that will hold on to you. When you feel that rain falling down. When there’s nobody else around. I’ll be. I’ll be.
This song is, for me, about a mother’s love ❤️ for her daughter. Letting her know that no matter what she goes through or where she’s at in her life, her mother will be there for her.
I’d like to reverse it and have it be said that no matter what my daughter is there for me. In my highs and lows, she is there for me. She doesn’t always understand me or agree with me, that is true. However, she is there. She listens. Her love ❤️ never goes away.
I love my daughter so much. I don’t know if she knows how much I appreciate her, but I do. I should probably tell her more often how much I love and appreciate her.
Sitting on the porch steps with my daughter and grandson My daughter and grandson on the disc swingMy daughter, my heart ❤️ my love
Valentine’s Day is celebrated worldwide, most commonly on February 14th. Did you celebrate? As for today, I did not celebrate it. I did, however, send Valentine’s Day cards to a few friends.
Valentine’s Day is celebrated to honor the 3rd century Roman saint, Saint Valentine. It began as a Christian festival. The festival was an alternative to a pagan Roman festival called Lupercalia. It was held during the middle of February. A fact that I had not previously known was that there were more than one Saint Valentine. Did you know that there were two Saint Valentine’s that were martyred?
Growing up, Valentine’s Day was celebrated at school, at least in elementary school. We would decorate lunch bags with hearts and other designs depicting Valentines. All the students would pick out their pack of Valentine cards they wanted to pass out to their classmates. Carefully sign their name to all the cards, enough for the whole class, including the teacher. Some packs were funny, others more general, and still others had candy attached to them. It was a fun time apart from the normal studies. Generally, cupcakes or other treats were sent by parents to help the children celebrate Valentine’s Day. Did you celebrate Valentine’s Day in school?
Candy Hearts
There are some fascinating facts surrounding the holiday.
It originally was not a romantic holiday. That did not come into play until around the 14th century.
The 1st Valentine was written from prison.
Candy hearts were initially medical lozenges. They were not heart shaped until later.
Pink and Red are considered the colors of love.
The heart shape wasn’t always about romance. The heart was believed to be the human’s center of memory. A place where feelings of love were registered, preserved.
Most men and women prefer to receive candy instead of flowers.
The majority of gift giving is done by women. Women tend to give themselves a gift or gifts for Valentine’s Day.
Do All in Love
One of the best ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day is to remember the love of God. Know that it is a time for giving, not just for lovers. It is a time for everyone to show those we love how much we love and appreciate them. It is a time to show our friends how much we they are valued.
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The Bible has several verses throughout the Old and New Testaments that refer to love. One of the most common verses about God’s love is:
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
John 3:16 (NIV)
There are other verses that speak of God’s love for us, and some that command us to love one another. The following are a few examples:
“We love because he first loved us.”
I John 4:19
“A friend loveth at all times.”
Proverbs 17:17
“Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your Hod with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.'”
Matthew 22: 37-39
Valentine’s Day is a day for everyone to celebrate, it does not matter whether you are a part of a couple or are single. Each and every one of us can show our friends and family that we love them, appreciate them, and let them know they are valued. I do not know a single person that wants to be left out. Some might think the holiday is not for them. However, I think they would appreciate hearing from a friend reminding them they are loved.
I want to express my appreciate for each and every one of you. I want you to know God loves you and so do I. God bless! As always please feel free to like, comment, and follow. Have a blessed day. Happy Valentine’s Day!
What book is next on your reading list? This is from an earlier Bloganuary prompt of the day which I will now discuss. I have several books on my reading list, however, the next book I am fixing to read is entitled “Their Secret Courtship” by Emma Miller.
Thew book cover asks the following questions: “Is love enough to bridge their different worlds? Just by the cover of the book one can tell that the lady is Amish, and the man is an Englisher. There are several differences between the Amish and the non-Amish, Englishers. It is obvious, at least to me, that their clothing styles differ. Although the man is dressed modestly, he is not dressed like an Amish man would dress. Amish men usually wear dark-colored clothing. They tend to be handmade broadfall trousers they hold up using suspenders instead of belts. They wear solid-colored shirts, black socks and shoes. The lavender shirt the man on the cover is wearing would not be considered plain. It is not dark in color, and it uses snaps unlike Amish shirts which uses buttons.
Most Amish women make their own clothing from fabric purchased in local stores typically run by women in their church community. The colors of fabric used are conservative in nature, nothing bright or bold. The women usually wear aprons over their dresses. The put their hair up in a bun covering it with a small white cap. The cap is referred to as a prayer covering. It is a symbol to remind them to Pray without ceasing (T Thes. 5:17).
The Amish and the English (non-Amish) have differing belief systems. The Amish meet for worship in homes rather than in a church building. They try to live a simple life apart from the world. There are circumstances where they do interact with the English, such as in business, or if they feel the need to seek a medical doctor. Amish and English share traditional Christian beliefs, for instance the Trinity, the inerrancy of the Bible, adult baptism, atoning death of Jesus Christ, and the existence of heaven and hell. The Amish try not to be prideful but live humbly.
I am looking forward to reading this book and to find out if love can bridge their worlds together. Can their commonalities outweigh their differences? Only one way to find out and that is to get started reading the book.
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