I remember telling my Godmother about my boyfriend for the very first time and she prayed for me saying "that if it was meant to be God will make everything work and if it wasn't meant to be then certain things will happen to make us fall apart". When she said it, I was completely against it because I was adament that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with this guy but I'm glad she said the prayer because Lord knows I needed it.
As Christians, its important for us to find the right one - especially when your ready to settle down and start a family. The bible tells us in Genesis 2 vs 18 that God said, "it's not good for Man to be alone; I'll make him a helper, a companion". I personally believe that when God created us, he also created our companions who we would eventually spend the rest of our lives with.
A couple weeks ago, I heard an inspiring message about relationships which I thought I'd share. It was titled The Cornerstone of Christian Relationships. Here are a few pointers I took down;
1. You need to know who you are before Finding your Shining Star;
Once we give our lives to Christ, we become a new creature so its important for us to understand our value and worth before finding our companion. Many people try and change who they are for love but if someone truly loves you then they'll accept you for who you are AND if they dont then thats they're loss - not yours. God had someone in mind for you when he created you so be patient and he/she will find you.
Once we give our lives to Christ, we become a new creature so its important for us to understand our value and worth before finding our companion. Many people try and change who they are for love but if someone truly loves you then they'll accept you for who you are AND if they dont then thats they're loss - not yours. God had someone in mind for you when he created you so be patient and he/she will find you.
2. Friendship is the Foundation of any Relationship, its the Master Key;
Ecclesiastes 4 vs 9 sums this up; "It's better to have a partner than go it alone. Share the work, share the wealth. And if one falls down, the other helps, But if there's no one to help, tough! Relationships shouldn't be based on lust, its more than that!"
Ecclesiastes 4 vs 9 sums this up; "It's better to have a partner than go it alone. Share the work, share the wealth. And if one falls down, the other helps, But if there's no one to help, tough! Relationships shouldn't be based on lust, its more than that!"
3. Courtship is Making a Comeback;
It's important to take things slow and at a steady pace when developing a romantic relationship. Galatians 5 vs 22 -23 says "But what happens when we live God's way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard - things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. There's no need to rush when God is in control, take it one step at a time. Your going to spend the rest of your life together if he or she is the right one!
4. Commitment is Key;
This is pretty self-explanatory - no relationship can work without commitment.
Proverbs 3 vs 3 - 4 says "Don't lose your grip on love and loyalty. Tie them around your neck; carve their initials on your heart. Earn a reputation for living well in God's eyes and the eyes of the people."
It's important to take things slow and at a steady pace when developing a romantic relationship. Galatians 5 vs 22 -23 says "But what happens when we live God's way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard - things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. There's no need to rush when God is in control, take it one step at a time. Your going to spend the rest of your life together if he or she is the right one!
4. Commitment is Key;
This is pretty self-explanatory - no relationship can work without commitment.
Proverbs 3 vs 3 - 4 says "Don't lose your grip on love and loyalty. Tie them around your neck; carve their initials on your heart. Earn a reputation for living well in God's eyes and the eyes of the people."
5. Don't confuse the Strength of your Relationship with the Length of your Relationship;
The fact that you've been in a relationship with someone for many years doesn't mean that your meant to be. The enemy may send people your way to distract you from finding your soulmate. 1 Corinthians 13 vs 1 - 8 talks about "the way of love" and i would encourage everyone to read the verses to understand the meaning behind love.
The fact that you've been in a relationship with someone for many years doesn't mean that your meant to be. The enemy may send people your way to distract you from finding your soulmate. 1 Corinthians 13 vs 1 - 8 talks about "the way of love" and i would encourage everyone to read the verses to understand the meaning behind love.
In conclusion, it's important to have God in the centre of your relationship so he can guide you and give you the wisdom, strength and knowledge you need to make the right decision.
Stay Blessed xxx
Thank you! I am little bit jealous. I wish my daughter would think so. But she did not. She chose a relationship without God in the center. But God is able to save such relationships. I agree with you about the importance of having God in the centre of your relationship. Without that our love is weak,
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Thank you for your lovely message...sometimes, people find it hard to take advice about their personal life until they experience some form of difficulty. But I also agree that God is able to save such relationships. We just need to keep praying for our loved ones so that the Lord leads them through the right path!
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