The hosts and guests discuss the mixed feelings and pressure that come with Valentine's Day, share personal stories of epic failures and hard-won insights, offer tips for navigating the holiday, and explore the significance of finding moments of connection in the midst of chaos. They also emphasize the importance of inviting Jesus into our love stories for healing and a deeper understanding of love.
Invite God into our stories of love to heal wounds and fears associated with love.
Have open conversations with partners about their desires and focus on the heart behind gestures on Valentine's Day.
Deep dives
The significance of our story of love
Valentine's week is an opportunity to reflect on our personal stories of love and how we have learned about love in our lives. Everyone has a unique story, whether it's about being in a good relationship, a difficult one, or being single. It is important to invite God into our stories and ask Him to heal any wounds or fears associated with love. Our story of love is central to our lives, and by seeking God's guidance and restoration, we can love and receive love better.
Disarming the pressure and expectations
Valentine's Day often comes with pressure and expectations. Instead of succumbing to these pressures, it is helpful to have open conversations with our partners about what they would like to do or what they need from us on this day. It's not about grand gestures, but about finding meaningful ways to connect and show love. This could be as simple as having breakfast together, watching a movie, or giving each other thoughtful gifts that are based on their preferences and desires. By focusing on the heart behind the gestures, we can take the pressure off and create genuine moments of celebration and connection.
Appreciating and affirming our loved ones
One of the keys to a successful Valentine's Day is to truly see and appreciate our loved ones. Taking the time to express our love and admiration for them is a powerful way to make them feel valued and cherished. Whether it's through verbal affirmations or written notes, telling them what we see in them and why we find them beautiful goes a long way. Beyond physical appearance, it's important to appreciate qualities such as kindness, patience, forgiveness, and other attributes that make them who they are. Words have the ability to nourish the feminine heart, so let's use them to bless and uplift our loved ones.
Seeking God's guidance and healing for our love stories
Valentine's Day can stir up mixed emotions and memories of our past experiences with love. Whether our stories involve conditional or abusive love, it is crucial to invite God into our journeys. By asking God to show us how we have learned love and to heal any wounds associated with it, we can experience transformation and growth. This is an opportunity to deeply understand ourselves and how our past stories have shaped our present perception of love. Let's shift the focus from external expectations to seeking God's redemptive love and allowing Him to reshape our understanding of love.
Why does this day of love and romance stir such panic and uncertainty in men? John and Allen are joined by two guys from the Wild at Heart team to swap stories of epic failures as well as hard-won insights when it comes to pursuing the hearts we love on Valentine's Day.