May I say one thing…? (This is the part where you pick up your notebook to take notes)… There is no you, without him. And no, I do not mean your future husband; I’m talking about the creator of heaven and earth.
Having said that, let’s establish the basics and the fundamentals to any relationship you begin. Jesus Christ should be the solid rock which you rely on in this journey of life and excluding him from one of the most important decisions in your life such as marriage, is not a smart idea. The choice of who you will marry is so vital to how your life will turn out in the end, as you are joining your destiny to another person’s destiny, that you do not want to make a careless mistake based on emotions.
You are the one who will decide whether or not you will marry that man, so I suggest you choose wisely but above all CHOOSE to set the foundations right!
In your state of “singleness” learn to become close to God, as you seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness so that all else will be added to you, even a godly spouse (Matthew 6:33). A pastor once advised a congregation of youths to “master the voice of God” at this stage in their lives because as apostle Paul noted once you are married your focus will be divided as you will seek to please your spouse and not God alone.
“An unmarried man is concerned about the Lord’s affairs-how he can please the Lord. But a married man is concerned about the affairs of this world-how he can please his wife- and his interests are divided” (NIV)
1 Corinthians 7:32-34
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