The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing (Zephaniah 3:17)

Valentine’s Day was almost a week ago and I have been using that day as a reminder to reflect on God’s love for me.

It can be hard being single around Valentine’s Day AND just in general. Society, and even the church, put so much focus on being in a relationship or being married.

But there is only one true love that will complete us and that is the everlasting love of God. Though I have been a Christian my whole life, it still amazes me how deep God’s love for me is. He knows all my secrets and flaws and loves me unconditionally.

The Zephaniah verse is really speaking to me about God’s love. I get goosebumps thinking that God REJOICES OVER ME. God sees me and is filled with gladness. He EXULTS me and does it with LOUD signing. He does NOT want to keep his love for me quiet. He wants to proclaim it! He looks at you and me and is happy.

I am truly treasured by the creator of the universe. And so are you.

Next time you feel lonely and unloved, remember this verse and how LOUD God’s love for you is.