- This is a note that I took from my life group this is kind of a good note to be followed.
1.0 Why prepare? (value)
* Improve God relationship
*for future spouse
1.1 Honors God (Genesis 1:26-27 God created man vs women in his likelyness)
1.2 Greater maturity-naturally & spiritually
1.3 A clearer picture of what we are looking for
1.4 Longevity in future relationship
1.5 Preveniton of possible "Heartache"
"Prepare yourselves when you are Single!!"
2.0 How to prepare? (Practical Suggestion)
2.1 Spiritual Growth First
2.1.1 Cultivate a consistent walk with God
" And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him,
who have been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also
predestined to the likenes of his Son, that he might be the first-born among many
brothers." (Romans 8:28-29)
2.2 Charater Growth
2.2.1 Self Leadership/discipline/mastery
2.3 Knowing one's call in life &developing one's ministry
"Do two walk together
unless they have agree to do so?" (Amos 3:3)
2.4 Pray & seek God
2.5 Read books of relationships
2.6 Be accountable
" The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure.
Who can understand it?" (Jeremiah 17:9)
" For lack of guidance a nation falls
but many advisers make victory sure" (Proverb 11:14)
" Plans fail for lack of counsel,
but with many advisers they succeed." (Proverb 15:22)
"Make plans by seeking advice
if you wage war, obtain guidance." (Proverb 20: 18)
2.7 Set a Boy & Girl Friend Relationship criteria
What to look for in my future partner?
1.0 My perspective
1.1 No criteria = No idea
= Meet up ideal partner got away
1.2 Set Criteria = easy, safe
1.3 Word of God's (Genesis 24: 12-14)
Write down your criteria even before entering a relationship
A threesome relationship? Yourself + God + Your Partner
Non-negotiable Criteria
- Spiritual life - Born again Christian
- Growing Christian
- Maturity
- Height!! (Important) :p
- Sharing the same vision
- Must be intelligent. haha!!
Negotiable Criteria
1. haven't thought about that!! haha! :p
Hope that you can find it useful!! ^-^~~