Bringing Christ into a relationship

[KissedToad]

Hello,

My girlfriend and I want to bring Christ into our relationship. We got a Max Lucado book, but that didn't really work as a couples thing. We live an hour away, so we only get to see each other twice a week or so. We do go to church together though. Does anyone has some suggestions on devotions to bring Christ closer to our relationship? Thanks fo your help.

Greg

 

[Knight]

Dr. James Dobson and his wife Shirley have written two devotional books titled "Night Light"

There's one for couples and one for parents. You can find them at:

www.family.org

 

[Hewitt]

I want to make one small caution: be careful about how much time you spend praying together. Prayer is an awesome tool and should be in every relationship, but you have to be careful, especially in the early stages. Prayer with a significant other will make you feel closer to them and sometimes can actually cause people to grow too close, too soon. Just a little caution.

 

[DaveKerwin]

I live an hour from my girlfriend. The drive gets easier after a while. She comes to my church about once a month. Then we both go to a college/career group that is not too far from each of us each sunday night.

It is important for the two of you to be independantly following God, reading his word, and praying. It is also good to do this together (under the assumption you have time with God outside of this). You don't need a book, God already wrote one, try going through a gospel together or something.

 

[KissedToad]

My girlfriend lives an hour away also, and we have become very close, but I do not think it is too close too soon. Dave, you have some good ideas that I like. We have been dating 5 months, and I agree the drive does come easier, we usually go to her church 2-3 times a week. Thanks for your help. Anyone else wanting to post, please give more ideas.

 

[Hewitt]

Church trips and things like that are always a good idea too. One of the best ways to really get to know someone is to be with them in group situations and see how they interact with others.

 

[CeCe]

I took a look at your profile to see if you have a Bible preference. And since it's NIV, there are some Devotional Bibles in NIV. There are Men's, Women's as well as Couple's Bibles. Not sure if that would interest you. Just a thought.

Here's a link that will let you look at some sample pages.

http://www.zondervanbibles.com/choose-devo.htm