This morning my oldest daughter sent me a text and it said, "Happy Valentine's Day, Daddy. I hope it's the best day ever!!!!"

Now this may not seem like a big deal to you, however remember we are talking about a very young teenager here. She took the time to go out of her way to reach out to me just to make sure I knew she loved me. She was telling me, "Daddy, I appreciate all that you do for me, in every way and for doing it every day." It is an amazing thing when your child reaches out to you to tell you they love you back. You know the pride we all take in that moment. Who knew a simple act of love could move one so much?

As adults, much more is required of us.

We toil about our day often times struggling to accomplish the tasks set before us, only to find ourselves exhausted at the end of the day and seemingly to have made no real progress. But we know if we keep going we will make it some day and be able to give to our children all that we desire them to have. In like manner we must still remember we are God's children. He still wants to hear from us and to know we love Him also. He wants to know all His efforts are appreciated. He wants to know, "Do you love Me?"

Take the time, pause from your "busy schedule", and tell the LORD, "I LOVE YOU" for Your ultimate sacrifice for me, so I could have a right to the Tree of Life! You'll never know how far a simple act of love could move Him too!