Sunday, June 8, 2008
Christian singles, do you want to maximize your relationship success? Then learn how to pick people with godly character traits...as well as be a person of godly character! Let's take a look at what healthy and satisfying relationships look like... Christian singles tip: Don't compromise your Christian values...set healthy boundaries. Henry Cloud and John Townsend teach in their book Safe People that healthy relationships...
Christian singles, you will experience healthy and satisfying relationships by looking for a mate based on Christian principles and choosing to be a person of godly character. It is common even for Christian singles to be attracted to the outside of a person: their looks, their status, their achievements, and their intelligence. But it is the inside of a person that we experience in relationships. The time to evaluate character in others is before you get too deeply involved. As Cloud and Townsend say, "When the attachment deepens, the reasoning weakens." The scriptures warn us to "Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life." Proverbs 4:23. Christian singles tip:"Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life." Proverbs 4:23. What kind of character traits should Christian singles look for? Christian singles Ruth and Boaz both...
You are the only one that can do it. If you have a pattern of painful relationships take an honest look at your own character traits. To find someone who can connect with you, you must be able to connect. To find someone with good boundaries you must be willing to set Boundaries in Dating
Once you've identified the problems, make a plan to change. If it's poor boundaries read a book. Set some limits. Develop a support system. Nurture the relationships that you have. Share a little bit more of who you are with safe people. Learn to take risks.Take care of personal baggage Finally, Christian singles need a plan for spiritual growth. God's primary work in each of us is to conform us to the image of Christ. As you devote yourself to God and His word, and yield to His Holy Spirit, your character will change.My final word to Christian singles is make knowing and loving God a priority in your life and look for a potential mate who has committed to the same thing. ***from ma'am daniza's blog Copyright 2004-2006 Christian-Counseling-Online.com Labels: beauty, Bible verses
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