loving the unlovable...
Browsing thru my FB account, I could see most of the pages jam-packed with diverse promotions for perfect dining places, gift ideas & getaway suggestions; all in preparation for 
Valentine's Day...
Over the years,what used to be a day celebrated by western, has now become a universal phenomena & something being observed across the globe.
For some , they see this day as an opportunity to propose for a lifetime commitment, a perfect day for wedding, a dining out day for families ; a romantic day for couple, lovers, partners , whatever their label maybe; whilst those who are single still find a way to share this day with friends , even take chances with a meet up date :) ... It is basically celebrating with people whom you love, people that matters to you and those whom you are fond of, those whom we consider as "lovable".
More than a decade ago, there was one topic in the Sunday preaching of Bishop Louie Santos which is still vivid on my mind up to this moment; it was entitled "loving the unlovable" ; and while writing this, I became melancholic with the realization of man's worldly perception of love - "to love those who love you" ; a "love begets love" thing.
Often we find it easy to display love, because we felt love too; so easy for us to give, because we first received; but how do we treat those who wronged us? those who caused us pain?
Sadly, even Christians nowadays are guilty of this practice; we are busy loving the "lovable" and leaving behind the "unlovable"... selfish and meaningless in nature
Though I may not be well versed with the Bible, I was astonished upon learning that 2 different books in the Bible has actually the same message:
For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same?
“If you love those who love you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.
With this, my prayer tonight be, that may all of us be challenged to change our view of celebrating heart's day; to go beyond our usual comfort zones & our old ways; may we start to reach out , dine with , spend time & talk with people who has trespass and offended us; may we , with God's help , find in our hearts, the desire to love the unlovable.
"Love people even when they are being unlovable. They usually need your love most in those moments when they deserve it least " - Dave Willis