Author	Thread: What are the signs you're ready to date for a Christian Marriage?
RAC_Soldier View Profile History	What are the signs you're ready to date for a Christian Marriage? Posted : 16 Apr, 2012 06:14 AM I'd like to know. :applause: Post Reply
View Profile History	What are the signs you're ready to date for a Christian Marriage? Posted : 19 Apr, 2012 04:26 AM Well, first you should be sold out to Christ!?! You should be ready to lay down your wants and desires (your hobbies and ambitions) for your lady, and she for you! If both of you are always putting Christ first and the other second, and yourself last, your needs will all be taken care of! Are you practicing self-less giving of your life now? :excited: Post Reply
View Profile History	What are the signs you're ready to date for a Christian Marriage? Posted : 19 Apr, 2012 05:47 AM A woman with whom one is truly compatible wouldn't ask a man to give up his hobbies and ambitions. That's actually a huge red flag. Run. RUN from that relationship. Unless those hobbies are online RPGs. But in that case, you'll stay single anyway... Post Reply
View Profile History	What are the signs you're ready to date for a Christian Marriage? Posted : 19 Apr, 2012 06:05 AM @ godsgirl Not to be misunderstood... one asking the other to give things up is not what I was implying. You are right... RUN from that! What I'm saying is a heart issue... it is the opposite direction. Not an "I am nothing" attitude, but that Christ is first in all things, and the mission of 'we' in Christ, for the kingdom, is more important than getting my needs met. Not that our needs (what are those anyway?) shouldn't be met ... but the seeking of love is usually a very selfish thing. Following that line, "Love" becomes a feeling and not a choice. That is how marriages fall apart, because we stop 'feeling' in love (which is 'self' centered). Instead if (after there is compatibility, mutual interests, etc) and we are 'other' centred, then we 'chose' to love, and the marriage does not depend on how nice we feel that day, or how much we feel like our needs are being met. Does that make sense? :rolleyes: Post Reply
View Profile History	What are the signs you're ready to date for a Christian Marriage? Posted : 28 Apr, 2012 07:16 AM Are you asking if you are ready to date? Or Are you asking if you are ready for marriage? Could you make that clear to the rest of us so that someone can provide you with an appropriate answer? Post Reply
ginarose View Profile History	What are the signs you're ready to date for a Christian Marriage? Posted : 1 May, 2012 07:30 PM tRUSTANDbELIEVE, I LIKE UR MESSAGES ABOUT THIS. iM A cHRISTIAN AT baptist bible church, sta. mesa, manila. how bout u? FOR ME, THE SIGNS THAT IM READY TO DATE FOR A CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE IS THAT I AM PHYSICALLY FIT, FINANCIALLY STABLE, EMOTIONALLY STABLE AND FIRST OF ALL, SPIRITUALLY OBEDIENT TO MY MASTER, THE ALIVE LORD JESUS CHRIST! BY SEEKING THE LORD JESUS DIRECTION FOR MARRIAGE AND ROMANCE DATING MUST BE THE FIRST OF ALL THAT A CHRISTIAN CLOSED TO JESUS MUST DO. THE REST GOD WILL REVEAL TO YOU WHAT YOU MUST DO AND WHO IS THAT HE WANTS FOR U. KEEP ON TALKING TO GOD AND U WILL KNOW. U WILL B SURPRISE! SHARE.:glow::hearts::angel: Post Reply
View Profile History	What are the signs you're ready to date for a Christian Marriage? Posted : 6 May, 2012 07:11 PM A Christian should know, if they do not know, then they are not ready! Pray and seek God's guidance in the event that you will not make a huge mistake. Post Reply
View Profile History	What are the signs you're ready to date for a Christian Marriage? Posted : 15 May, 2012 10:04 AM I think RAC soldier's question was quite clear. My understanding is that when it states "date for Christian Marriage", it's like answering the question asked on our profile. "Looking for... Anything, Friend, E-Mail buddy, marriage, etc. When you look at profiles (of men at least) that say looking for a friend, they ususally state in their profile that they are looking for a friend FIRST that may lead into marriage/long term relationship. To me, the question is asking when do I know when it's time for me to start dating to prepare myself for marriage. RAC, the Lord will tell you that. Start out being friends with people. Before you marry, you definitely want to be with someone who knows all about you. As you become friends and start talking, (on this site, or the phone) and you feel like you know each other well, then I think it's ok to date. Pray about someone before you date them. As you pray about a friend and dating, the Lord will show you if it's right. Pray for a spirit of discernment..that the Lord will cause you to see things in that person that are red flags, or things that are good. Prayer is key. JC Post Reply
teach_ib View Profile History	What are the signs you're ready to date for a Christian Marriage? Posted : 15 May, 2012 07:59 PM When working with teens, we taught "every date is a potential mate.". If you are looking to date, you should date someone you would consider marrying...not that you know that the relationship will lead to marriage, but that the person you choose to date has the fundamental qualifications...is a Christian. Post Reply
View Profile History	What are the signs you're ready to date for a Christian Marriage? Posted : 28 May, 2012 12:24 PM I would say when you have given your life to Christ, and you are willing to accept what He has for you, then you are ready to date for Christian marriage. Which includes waiting a while, perhaps, before having a date to go out with. Sure it may mean a lot of impatience and lonely nights, but it will be worth it in the end. It is more of trusting God, and waiting for His best, so when you go out on that date, you know that you are doing it the right way. Post Reply
View Profile History	What are the signs you're ready to date for a Christian Marriage? Posted : 7 Jul, 2012 10:53 AM Brother, I will tell you what I have done and still do to continue preparing my self for marriage in the dating world. Look to scripture. Everyones opinion including mine is only opinion. The real wisdom comes from Gods Word. Learn What God expects from you as a man and understand the things God desires in marriage. If we truly want a sucessful relation that is the work us men and ladies need to do. The meditating of scripture should lead your heart into repentence and through repentence a greater understanding of the love of God. The more you understaand the love of God the more prepared you will become for marriage. Plain and simple :) This is our life persuit................. God > us Post Reply