This article was written by J. Lee Grady for Charisma news and it makes so much sense! Please read on and remember to share when you are done.I will share the fist five mistakes here and will continue in Pt 2.
1. Being desperate for a relationship. Some singles freak out when they hit age 25. They stop trusting God and begin a nail-biting search for a mate. Some women become so frantic about finding Prince Charming that they immediately fall for any guy who asks them out. They should see the warning signs, but don't. They start praying immediately if this is 'the one' and they quickly become blind to his faults.
2. Being too picky. Some singles are waiting for the perfect human specimen to sweep them off their feet. Picky guys want a girl who could appear in the swimsuit edition of Sports Illustrated. Or, some Christian women expect to marry a spiritual giant who prays four hours a day. Be realistic. Whoever you date will have feet of clay and plenty of flaws to match your own.
3. Not developing healthy friendships with the opposite sex. Pressure can make it difficult for guys and girls to enjoy non-romantic friendships. Relax and make friends, and don't view every opposite-sex friend as a potential marriage partner.
4. Letting other people control your relationship. You shouldn’t allow people meddle in your relationships by dropping hints, manipulating you to go out with someone or pushing you to marry someone you don't even want to be with or you may end up being confused. And while the gift of prophecy is valuable, you should never let personal prophecies steer your decisions about marriage. Let God personally guide you in this very personal area of life.
5. Ignoring proper boundaries. Some Christian couples are extremely naïve about the power of a romantic bond. They don't realize that one kiss can lead to intercourse if you don't have your emergency brake on at all times. If you are in a dating relationship, you must know your boundaries, discuss them with your partner and commit to staying pure. Don't be stupid. Don't spiritualize your lust and suggest, "Let's go to your apartment and pray." Don't wait until clothes come off to determine what is out of bounds.
To be continued...
1. Being desperate for a relationship. Some singles freak out when they hit age 25. They stop trusting God and begin a nail-biting search for a mate. Some women become so frantic about finding Prince Charming that they immediately fall for any guy who asks them out. They should see the warning signs, but don't. They start praying immediately if this is 'the one' and they quickly become blind to his faults.
2. Being too picky. Some singles are waiting for the perfect human specimen to sweep them off their feet. Picky guys want a girl who could appear in the swimsuit edition of Sports Illustrated. Or, some Christian women expect to marry a spiritual giant who prays four hours a day. Be realistic. Whoever you date will have feet of clay and plenty of flaws to match your own.
3. Not developing healthy friendships with the opposite sex. Pressure can make it difficult for guys and girls to enjoy non-romantic friendships. Relax and make friends, and don't view every opposite-sex friend as a potential marriage partner.
4. Letting other people control your relationship. You shouldn’t allow people meddle in your relationships by dropping hints, manipulating you to go out with someone or pushing you to marry someone you don't even want to be with or you may end up being confused. And while the gift of prophecy is valuable, you should never let personal prophecies steer your decisions about marriage. Let God personally guide you in this very personal area of life.
5. Ignoring proper boundaries. Some Christian couples are extremely naïve about the power of a romantic bond. They don't realize that one kiss can lead to intercourse if you don't have your emergency brake on at all times. If you are in a dating relationship, you must know your boundaries, discuss them with your partner and commit to staying pure. Don't be stupid. Don't spiritualize your lust and suggest, "Let's go to your apartment and pray." Don't wait until clothes come off to determine what is out of bounds.
To be continued...
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