For us, we’re always finding “The One” and thinking that dating around to find the right “fit” will help us determine if that person is the one that God has prepared to be with us. And although experience is indeed the best teacher, but the true question is are you dating someone who can help you establish a God-centered relationship?
Or are you looking for someone just because your lonely? Or do you simply like the idea of love rather than what a relationship with a person should entail?
Dating in the Modern World
“and said, “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh?” -Matthew 19:5
Sometimes, we think dating is a game without even having the end goal in mind, which is a union. Our generation nowadays is so caught up in the hookup culture that we tend to forget the value of a union - a commitment to ourselves, our partner, and God. Some of us even fear the word commitment because it is a big word. And so it is.
But fear means that you do not have faith in what you have with a person and that God has a different plan for you; perhaps that is the reason as to why you fear the commitment. Whenever you are presented with an opportunity to experience God, always ask God for guidance. Let Him work His way in the bond that you both share with your partner.
The Sanctity of the Union
“Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.” 2 Timothy 2:22
God wants us to love with pure intentions. With the media flooding our screens with all the indulgences the world has to offer, it clouds our minds into thinking it is right when, in fact, it goes against what God has planned for us. It strays us away from the values God wants us to keep true in our lives.
But when you and your partner both hold God’s truth in your heart, you will journey together in faith and find the completeness in your relationship the way God has made in every relationship that lasts.
Two Halves Does Not Complete One Body
“For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother, and be joined to his wife; and they shall become one flesh.” Genesis 2:24
The common misconception people tend to have about dating or marriage is that we marry to complete ourselves when that shouldn’t be the case. Know that if you are in the faith and you are on your journey to have a relationship with God, then the presence of Christ in your life has made you complete, not your partner or the relationship that you have.
One complete person partnered with another complete person in Christ makes a unit - a unit with God as the center of the relationship, the foundation of joy and strength that keeps the body together.
Calvary Road Baptist Church
As a Baptist church in Alexandria, Virginia, we’ve seen many couples come together to celebrate their union in Christ. If you’re interested to be a part of our community, visit our location. Calvary Road Baptist Church opens its doors to all believers of Christ and brings light to God’s love in the community.
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Calvary Road Baptist Church - Alexandria VA
6811 Beulah St, Alexandria, VA 22310
(703)922-6700
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