On today I celebrate with the rest of the world this magnificent thing call ℒℴѵℯ, but to be honest, I don’t need a special day set aside to do this. For I treasure ℒℴѵℯ and value every moment of each day with its gift. I do not take it for granted or misuse its name. As I pause in this moment, I can say I clearly understand what ℒℴѵℯ truly is and what it truly means. In I Timothy 1:5, God instructs and charges us to ℒℴѵℯ! It was so important to Him that He made it a commandment to ℒℴѵℯ one another as we ℒℴѵℯ ourselves! Ya see, my heart is full because God showed me that ℒℴѵℯ was a sincere and real thing that I should hold fast to…that ℒℴѵℯ would accept me, embrace me, protect me, and ultimately save me! To have experienced a life changing ℒℴѵℯ(JESUS) like this opened my heart to the possibilities of walking in it without exception. We all know that nothing is given without labor…look at what Christ did for us! He laid down His life! So for us to simply ℒℴѵℯ one another should be something we welcome, but of course, it’s an ACT…it’s something that must be done! It’s an action word! It’s a choice to be made! When ℒℴѵℯ rules it changes the very core of who you are. Remember this, “ℒℴѵℯ one another with brotherly affection [as members of one family], giving precedence and showing honor to one another.” – Romans 12:10
With that being said, I want to take this opportunity to honor Mr. Andrae “Bamm” Washington & Ms. Essence Prayse Holloway! They are my very special Valentines every single day!!! There’s a flame of joy that burns inside of me that will never go out because I have them in my life. I consider it a privilege to be the mother to such a creative, intelligent, compassionate, spiritual child, and to know without reservation that God ordained and orchestrated the meeting and relationship I hold so dear. I could not have asked for anything better than what God has already given me. Yes, I am blessed beyond measure, and I’m proud to call Bamm & 
Essence the ℒℴѵℯs of my life! So I’ll go along with this special holiday called Valentine’s, but it won’t stop here. My vow is to ℒℴѵℯ when no one is looking, when everyone is busy and not paying attention. I vow to ℒℴѵℯ when the rain comes pouring down; when the sun refuses to shine, when the devil wages his attacks…I’ll be there! Not only will I be there, but I will fight for you in the spirit, I will pray and declare God’s perfect will be done! For my ℒℴѵℯ is not average…it’s exceptional!!!
I pray every word written ministers to somebody on today. If no one has told you how much your loved let me be the one to say, I ℒℴѵℯ You!!!
ℒℴѵℯ,
Chiquita A. Tate
