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Don't know about dating tips as such, but if you let Him, He'll select someone for you.
I registered on this forum a good few years ago when I had been dumped by my then boyfriend. I was at a really low point, I won't deny it. I prayed and prayed that we could get back together. God duly obliged and it was the biggest mistake ever. I eventually called it off with that guy and said to myself "okay, point taken. I'll let you decide!"
A short while later I met the most amazing, respectful, hard working man I have ever met and we've been married now for a year and a half
He supports me through thick and thin. If only I'd let God decided in the first place I would never have gotten so badly hurt.
I registered on this forum a good few years ago when I had been dumped by my then boyfriend. I was at a really low point, I won't deny it. I prayed and prayed that we could get back together. God duly obliged and it was the biggest mistake ever. I eventually called it off with that guy and said to myself "okay, point taken. I'll let you decide!"
A short while later I met the most amazing, respectful, hard working man I have ever met and we've been married now for a year and a half
He supports me through thick and thin. If only I'd let God decided in the first place I would never have gotten so badly hurt.
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Nazzul
The seeker of knowledge
Don't know about dating tips as such, but if you let Him, He'll select someone for you.
I registered on this forum a good few years ago when I had been dumped by my then boyfriend. I was at a really low point, I won't deny it. I prayed and prayed that we could get back together. God duly obliged and it was the biggest mistake ever. I eventually called it off with that guy and said to myself "okay, point taken. I'll let you decide!"
A short while later I met the most amazing, respectful, hard working man I have ever met and we've been married now for a year and a half
Haha the same thing happend to me when I was christian way back in Middle school. I was so lonely so I prayed everyday for God to give me a friend, guess what happend? I got a friend and boy did I regret it. I think the moral of the story is careful what you wish for because it might come true. As for dating tips Im pretty sure there are some great poems or stories in the Bible that talk about love. Though it's been a while since I last read the Bible.
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Only date girls you want to marry, and only ones you know are Christians. Preferably ones in the church you go to.
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meganbree3
Newbie
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding" Proverbs 3:5
I kind of view that as a great look into what God desires, not only in general, but relationship wise as well. He desires us to trust him with everything that we are, and I believe (like most of you all have said) that in trusting him, he will bring that person into your life in HIS perfect timing. We are to trust God and not try and do this whole relationship thing in our own timing and strength, because in the end Gods plan works out supremely better.
I kind of view that as a great look into what God desires, not only in general, but relationship wise as well. He desires us to trust him with everything that we are, and I believe (like most of you all have said) that in trusting him, he will bring that person into your life in HIS perfect timing. We are to trust God and not try and do this whole relationship thing in our own timing and strength, because in the end Gods plan works out supremely better.
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Don't align yourself with someone you don't trust.
Whatever the person is doing against others, they will probably do against you eventually.
The quirks you think are cute now, will probably drive you crazy in ten years.
People who complain about the last partner will probably complain about you.
Whatever the person is doing against others, they will probably do against you eventually.
The quirks you think are cute now, will probably drive you crazy in ten years.
People who complain about the last partner will probably complain about you.
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Is is okay to simply ask the Lord to bring you the mate that he would like for you to be with?
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I'm usually quite good with knowing that I'm doing what's right for God. But when it comes to liking someone, it's so confusing.
Everything feels ok in terms of her loving God, she goes to my church, we even serve in same youth group and I feel that I'm in the right mind. But I don't feel any interest from her. God's saying No, hold up? I'm still learning to pray and listen to God wholeheartedly in everything.
Everything feels ok in terms of her loving God, she goes to my church, we even serve in same youth group and I feel that I'm in the right mind. But I don't feel any interest from her. God's saying No, hold up? I'm still learning to pray and listen to God wholeheartedly in everything.
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God has provided throughout His Word a series of passages concerning marriage, divorce, the duties of husbands and wives, and a few concerning the rearing of children. To get an idea of God's dating tips one ought to research and read all those passages. As a help anyone interested might consider checking out Evangelical Examiner Knoxville's site at Examiner.com. The first in his four-part series that examines those Scripture references was published 7-18-2009 and can be viewed at:
www dot examiner dot com/x-16991-Knoxville-Evangelical-Examiner
Hope this helps!
www dot examiner dot com/x-16991-Knoxville-Evangelical-Examiner
Hope this helps!
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Hey, just a quick question, does the girl/guy you are interested in have to be at the same church as you? or can they be part of a different church?
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God can guide us so we can pray for his guidance.Regarding the tips for dating you know what the word says,no fornication
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Biblically speaking there are few passages of Scripture that offer overt tips for dating, but reading and studying all the passages concerning marriage and family that are found in the Bible will provide you the thought material to glean your own understanding of God's intentions, and from that you should be able to determine any "tips". Can a boyfriend or girlfriend be from another church? Absolutely! But with some qualifications. First and foremost one should pray for guidance from the Holy Spirit before entering into any relationship. Patience is a virtue the old adage goes and in matters of dating and marriage a great many heartaches could have been avoided had one simply adhered to the guidelines in God's Word. The Apostle Paul spoke about Christians being unequally yoked together, in particular referring to Christians being married to unbelievers. But his words and thoughts can be extended to include dating and marriage between two individuals who attend different churches. Yet further, would be the question of two churches of the same denomination, or two churches of different denominations? Even two Baptists may encounter problems in theology, especially if one is say, a Southern Baptist and one is a Free-Will Baptist.
Certainly those who are Baptist could potentially have problems with someone from another denomination. Hence, the importance of thinking through what one wants from a relationship, and talking about those wants at an early stage of any relationship, before things get too serious. Dating and eventually marrying someone from another church, denomination, or even branch of Christianity (Protestant, Catholic, Baptist) could potentially cause serious problems later on down the road.
Ideally every Christian ought to wait on God to bring that special someone into our lives and trust the Holy Spirit to let you know who that someone is. But it is difficult in our modern way of thinking for most young Christians to do so. May I reiterate that on my site at Evangelical Examiner Knoxville at Examiner.com in one of my older articles posted Summer 2009 entitled "Marriage and Family In The Bible" you will find an exhaustive Bible study that deals with every passage in the Bible that speaks on marriage, divorce, the duties of husbands and wives, etc. In it you will find valuable insights into these topics.
If you think you need further information or some additional counseling, please feel free to contact me at sterlingministries at yahoo.com.
Dan
Certainly those who are Baptist could potentially have problems with someone from another denomination. Hence, the importance of thinking through what one wants from a relationship, and talking about those wants at an early stage of any relationship, before things get too serious. Dating and eventually marrying someone from another church, denomination, or even branch of Christianity (Protestant, Catholic, Baptist) could potentially cause serious problems later on down the road.
Ideally every Christian ought to wait on God to bring that special someone into our lives and trust the Holy Spirit to let you know who that someone is. But it is difficult in our modern way of thinking for most young Christians to do so. May I reiterate that on my site at Evangelical Examiner Knoxville at Examiner.com in one of my older articles posted Summer 2009 entitled "Marriage and Family In The Bible" you will find an exhaustive Bible study that deals with every passage in the Bible that speaks on marriage, divorce, the duties of husbands and wives, etc. In it you will find valuable insights into these topics.
If you think you need further information or some additional counseling, please feel free to contact me at sterlingministries at yahoo.com.
Dan
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