Most miss it in relationships because there was never a plan for success in the first place. What plan are you following, what standards have you set for yourselves?
Design a plan for your relationship such that every meeting is purposeful and impactful. Prayer time, books to read, stuffs to learn together, people (places) to visit etc. Above all, reduce the times you spend together alone in a room planless, why tempt yourself?
"Is there anyone here who, planning to build a new house, doesn't first sit down and figure the cost so you'll know if you can complete it? If you only get the foundation laid and then run out of money, you're going to look pretty foolish. Everyone passing by will poke fun at you
Oh, let me warn you, sisters in Jerusalem: Don't excite love, don't stir it up, until the time is ripe--and you're ready.
Careful planning puts you ahead in the long run; hurry and scurry puts you further behind. #Relationship
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Sex was designed for marriage, 'a man leaves his parents and is joined to his wife and they both become one flesh'. Becoming one flesh only comes after leaving and joining (marriage).
Sex is not a proof of love or compatibility, that's a lie. Neither is 'engaged to be married' equal to married. Regardless of the prevailing culture and pressures, God will keep you if you choose to obey and follow him. Flee sexual immorality.
Honor the sanctity of marriage and keep your vows of purity to one another, for God will judge sexual immorality in any form, whether single or married.
That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.
While physical attributes are good, they are not sufficient for a lasting relationship. A solid relationship with God should be the foundation with godly characters. The fruits of the Spirit must be evidently seen.
Now, the perfect husband/wife is already married, so it is not about perfection but maturing. She/he must have a pastor and be actively serving God.
Finally and most importantly, there must be a deep conviction that he/she is the one. God will speak to you if you ask him.
The conviction will not eliminate challenges in the relationship, as all successful relationships have their own challenges; it will be your anchor during the turbulent times.
And the conviction should be confirmed by your pastor/mentor. Your pastors also have the Spirit of God.
There are things that should be done before meeting "The One". 3 of those things are: Prayer - start praying for your future partner especially when you are not ready to enter a relationship, you are sowing seeds to your future.
Secondly, have friends of opposite sex with all purity, it helps you to understand the differences in the genders.
Finally, read relationship books and ask questions from those in godly marriages, don't make your relationship a trial and error endeavour.
Treat older women as you would your mother, and treat younger women with all purity as you would your own sisters.
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
Friendship is more than just a name, it is a responsibility. You are supposed to be there for your friends, to offer a shoulder to cry and a companion for laughter. Their joy is your joy and their burden your prayer point.
David and Jonathan are a very good example of friendship, even at his own expense, Jonathan was happy for David to be the next king. Do you rejoice at your friend's successes or you become jealous? Be a burden-bearer
Share each other's burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ. If you think you are too important to help someone, you are only fooling yourself. You are not that important.
There are "friends" who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.
"You are not properly dressed", if your friends are unable to say that to you, then you are not being truthful with each other. Friendship requires truthfulness and a certain vulnerability to the end of improvement.
While you are not always looking for each other's faults, you must be comfortable enough to point out your deficiencies, it is better it comes from them anyway than public embarrassment. Make truth the foundation of your friendship.
Friend deceives friend, and no one speaks the truth. They have taught their tongues to lie; they weary themselves with sinning.
One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Now while you are not required to be a friend to all, you do need to be friendly with all. You owe everyone you meet the debt of love which is paid by being kind and good to all.
Of course in the process of being friendly you will make some friends but don't be discouraged if you don't, that was not the goal in the first place. Be peaceable and kindhearted.
Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.
Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.