Date To Mate

God’s our Father, and He’s got our best interest in store. So before making the biggest human relational decision of our life, let’s make sure our relationship with our Father’s where it needs to be! That way, He’ll lead us properly.

After our relationship with God, marriage is the most important relationship in our life, and should be treated as such. It’s a gift, so commit it to God and ask Him for the strength to stay committed to each other for life!

Next to making an eternal commitment to follow Christ, the next most important commitment is marriage. And it’s the same at the wedding altar as it is when we become a Christian – we “forsake all others”. When God brings two people together, He can give them the strength needed to keep the marriage intact and thriving!

The  “in sickness and in health” part of the wedding vows means more than you’ll make sure there’s enough Kleenex or Nyquil during a cold! It’s committing that no matter what the future holds, even upon receiving the dreaded test results news from the doctor, that you’re there for each other for the long run.

While hardships can strengthen a marriage relationship, sometimes we can avoid financial difficulty if we’d just make wise decisions. When we trust God for His provision, and be good stewards of what He gives us, we can live in peace and contentment.

A reality of life is that when trials and tough times come, marriages can take a hit. But those are the times when we can decide to cling to God, and to each other. Let’s commit to rely on God when things are both better AND worse!

In the right, God-approved dynamic (sex within a marriage covenant), there’s a spiritual intimacy that goes beyond the physical intimacy. When God’s the center of each spouse individually, think how wonderful it’d be when He’s the center of your marriage too!

In this world of distractions, it’s challenging to stay focused on a steady, healthy, growing relationship with God. Then add to that a relationship with another person, and the challenges only get more difficult. So make sure that it’s God’s will and in His timing!

Getting tired of waiting on God to bring the right kind of person into our life will only compromise our God-seeking standards. Rather, let’s focus on falling more in love with Jesus and trust Him and His timing!