Christian Soulmates

Christians may well find themselves in conflict over Valentine’s Day.

Faith leads them to believe in loving each other and God, but Valentine’s Day is a day of loving and giving tinged with commercialism.

So what is the best way for Christian singles to approach Valentine’s Day?

Just pretending not to notice is not the way. After all, St Valentine, whoever he might have been from the three traditional choices, is a Christian saint.

The meaning of St Valentine that is a day devoted to one you love also follows the Christian way.

The Roman Catholic Church first celebrated Valentine’s Day about 465AD and even then had no idea of whether Valentine was one man or an amalgam of legends about several men.

Spend quality time rather than money on gifts

Now, a Church of England survey showed that out of 1,000 men and women, 90% of us would prefer to spend quality time with a partner rather than an indulgent gift.

A Valentine’s Day prayer was also written for special contemplation for singles in relationships for National Marriage Week (February 8 – February 14) that is arranged to cover Valentine’s Day.

The full prayer is:

Valentine’s Day Prayer

Loving God, on this Valentine’s Day, 
we might give gifts like flowers or cards, 
or look forward to the romance of a meal out, but the joy of sharing in these things is our time together.

We thank you, Lord, for the time we will spend together today, and every day. And in that precious time, we pray our love will grow stronger and deeper. 
Remind us today to cherish each other, And to value the way our commitment inspires and supports all those around us.

Forgive us, Lord, when we have hurt one another, hurt other people, or hurt you.

Help us, Lord, in the ups and downs of life, to be faithful to one another, 
and to you.

So with grateful and loving hearts, 
we entrust this day and each other, into your hands, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen


Tags: February 14th, prayer, proposals, romantic dates, Valentine’s Day
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