We’ve never really celebrated Valentine’s Day as a couple or a family, but the kids are getting older and suddenly it seems like a good opportunity to teach them about practical Christian love and kindness. Tonight I created these jars so that over the next few days we can write down little things we love about each other and put them in the jars. As you can see, I added some candy to up the excitement factor. 
We’ll see how they do.
Recent Incoming LinksMay the Lord in wondrous mercy,
Cause your 'little plant' to grow,
With the 'lillies' of his raising
Where His own pure waters flow.
As a 'little plant' before Him,
May the tender sapling shoot,
And in His appointed season,
Bear the Lord enduring fruit.
Train them by the Holy precepts,
With a dresser's tender care;
Looking to the Lord for guidance,
He is true; and answers prayer.
Watch the 'little shoots' of nature,
And in pruning careful be,
For the knife unwisely wielded,
Often spoils the finest tree.
Prayer will keep the 'weeds' from
gaining
Strength in your domestic soil.
Prayer will help you in attaining
Those fond hopes that none can foil.
Prayer will keep the 'little foxes';
O how watchful you should be!
For they often do such damage
To the little 'growing tree.'
May our gracious God in mercy,
Early save the little one;
And to the dear praying parents,
Wisdom give through His dear Son.
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That’s a great idea! I like the idea of using the opportunity of a holiday that really focuses on silly or lustful things and bringing in the attributes of loving one another. Love isn’t just hearts and flowers! LOL!
That is a super idea! Very nice and I think I’ll steal it for future use!
What a sweet idea! I was just thinking this week that I will really enjoy celebrating Valentine’s Day with my little boy…I got him a couple board books—1 that tells him about our love for him, and 1 that shows him how to express love for others.
Fun! Love the new look, too