Valentine's Day Challenge

“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God 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 22:36-39

Happy February!  As I continue to think about ways I can teach my children to know and be more like Christ, I started thinking more about a prayer we say every night at bed time.  Every night we end our prayers with, "help us to know your love, Lord, and to show it to others."  We want others to know Jesus loves them unconditionally, forever, and more than you can imagine!  He is the best Valentine!  So, I got an idea I'm really excited about!  How can we show Jesus' love to others this month, in light of Valentine's Day?


My first thought comes from ideas I've heard on the radio in past years.  I've heard about youth groups collecting food for their local food banks from their communities.  And, in light of the "Souper Bowl of Caring," I thought why don't the kids and I get a group of people to gather food together for our local food bank for Valentine's Day!  


Here's the challenge: ask your family, friends, and/or neighbors to help collect non-perishable food items for your local food bank for the next 2 weeks.  Then, take the food over to the food bank on Valentine's Day, the 14th!  Or come up with your own idea with your kids.  Ask, "what can we do as a family to show Christ's love to others this Valentine's Day?"  Then, please post your ideas below.  I'm sure we can share ideas and come up with great ways to show Christ's love this month!