When you are more intentional about your relationship with Jesus, it will prepare you to be more intentional regarding romantic relationships.
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Your relationship with Jesus gives you direct access to God. This means that the same God who created the universe is the same God who wants to know you personally. And not only does He want to get to know you, but He wants you give you life abundantly; a better life than you’ve ever know.
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..I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. – John 10:10
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He wants to give you a life that isn’t guided by insecurity, doubt, fear, or shame, but a life that is guided by His Spirit, the Holy Spirit. Having a life that isn’t guided by Him, and not fear, anxiety, insecurity, or anything else is absolutely necessary for a healthy, intentional marriage. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never dated anyone before or you’ve been with the wrong kind of person in the past, it is absolutely vital that you work on whatever issues of insecurity, doubt, fear, pride, patience, temper, communicating, not being able to forgive, or anything else that could be a hindrance in a relationship.
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This does not mean that you have to be without flaw before entering a relationship, but with Jesus at the center of who you are, making you better day by day, you now have the strength and courage to deal with these things when various issues arise.
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It’s so easy to jump to conclusions and start to think that maybe there is no chance at ever finding love because the options seem so few, but when you remember who your God is, you will remember that He is not intimidated by the dating scene. Through Jesus He wants to do a work in you, and in your other brothers and sisters in Christ too. He wants to give the kind of joy, peace, patience, and confidence that isn’t just attractive to a potential mate, but makes the difference in every single person you encounter.
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So keep on praying, worshipping, and serving the Lord. Fall more and more in love with Him everyday and let Him give you a much better life not just here on earth, but Eternally.
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Written by Morgan Harper-Nichols for #TheDevoCo
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