Our annual Valentine's Contest for the Unmarried
Valentine's Day is just around the corner and guess what that means? It's time for our annual Valentine's Contest for the Unmarried.Yes, you read that right. While normal Valentine's themes are surrounded with hearts and lovers, we like to take this season to remember those of you who don't have husbands--maybe you are a single mom, maybe you are still in your teens, maybe you are an older unmarried woman who is patiently waiting upon the Lord for marriage.
Whatever the case, if you are an unmarried female, we want to encourage you this Valentine's Day to celebrate in a meaningful way. And that's what this contest is all about.
The inspiration for this contest comes from a reader named Rachel who wrote:
As I read about other Valentine's Day contests on the web, I was reminded of something that happened several years ago.
I had almost neglected to notice that it was Valentine's Day, being an unmarried daughter who has chosen to avoid traditional dating practices. But that afternoon, a friend a little older than I dropped by our house, explaining that she was on a mission to deliver miniature roses to all the unmarried girls she knew who are committed a courtship mindset (and thus wouldn't be receiving roses or cards from any guys). Even though I wasn't struggling with contentment that day, her special gift really blessed and encouraged me.
Just yesterday, I resolved to follow her example and do something to encourage other like-minded young ladies who are seeking to love the Lord with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to follow His ways. Perhaps you could initiate a contest with this goal.
Another idea: Maybe the unmarried daughters' contest could be to help married couples to celebrate Valentine's Day (ex., facilitate their parents' plans, offer to babysit for a couple with small children).
I think that with either of these, the goal would be to fulfill the instruction given in Hebrews 13:4 ~ "Marriage is to be held in honor among all."
Contest Details:
You must be unmarried to participate in this contest and, to keep things simple, it is only open to unmarried females (This is not to discriminate against the handful unmarried males who read this blog--if you want to have your own contest, you are free to sponsor it. :). There is not age limit minimum or maximum.
To enter:
1. Compose an email or post on your blog about how you as an unmarried woman, are going to celebrate Valentine's Day in a way that will encourage other young women, encourage married couples, or any other creative idea you have that will hold up marriage as honorable and/or show love to someone else (your family, friends, neighbors, the elderly, shut-ins, anyone who might be in need of extra love right now). Perhaps it might even be something you are doing to deepen your relationship with the Lord.
Be creative; the sky is the limit! I will be posting some of the entries which come in, so I'd love to have you send pictures along with your entry, if you can take pictures of your celebration or project.
2. Submit your email or blog post link along with your full name and mailing address - biblicalwomanhood AT sbcglobal.net.
I will accept entries through
My husband and I will choose our top four favorite entries and will post them February 13 and 14 and provide a poll for readers to vote on the entries. The winner selected by you all will receive a prize package of special goodies and a $25 gift certificate to any online store of their choice.
In addition, the Grand Prize winner will receive:
-A free copy of Martha Greene's Treasury of Vintage Home-Keeping Skills from Discount Homeschool Supplies-$25 worth of free products of your choice from Roses and Teacups
-A free Homestead Garden Soy Wax Candle and Homestead Gardens Room & Linen Spray from Homestead Originals
-A free Titus 1:15 Purity Bracelet from Cherabella Faith
-A free handmade card and handmade dish cloth from Maidens Gifts
-A free Shawl Collar dress pattern from Hint of History
-A free 16 oz. soy jar candle of your choice from Mia Bella Candles (these are one of my very favorite candles ever!)
-A free one-year subscription to A Lady in Waiting magazine
-A bottle of hand and body lotion as well as a mini skincare set from L'Bri Pure and Natural-A free headband of your choice from Peppermint Street Boutique
-A free copy of The Auction Video Homeschool Course
-A free copy of Entering His Gates by Lorrie Flem
-A free copy of TEACH magazine
-A one year subscription to Seasons at Home magazine
-Large rice bag from Froggy Girl Designs
-One free item of your choice from TheEasyFrench or TheEasySpanish
The three runners up will receive:
-A free copy of Grande Cooking by Lisa Taylor
-A free copy of Entering His Gates by Lorrie Flem
-A free copy of TEACH magazine
Instead of Valentine's Day being a day of dreariness and sadness for those who are unmarried, let's make it an exciting day of blessing and encouragement. "It is more blessed to give, than to receive."
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