Practical Advice for Christian Dating

Christians often have a hard time meeting other eligible single Christians because of their limited avenue for dating. The only people that these Christians face are other Christians that are in the same worship service as they are. Even then, eligibility becomes an issue and choices are limited. There are some Christian singles who contemplate in dating people of other denominations but this option is not an exacting solution too. This is the main reason why various Christian groups utilized the Internet in providing the area for making their members meet one another. There are many Christian dating websites that are present today and while most of these websites maintain a good deal of professionalism, it is still best to play safe and heed Christian dating advice.

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One very important dating advice for Christian people is to never reveal too much about oneself, especially personal information. As much as possible, it is recommended to stay anonymous until such a time that one is truly comfortable with the person he or she is corresponding with. The harmful consequences of giving out one's personal information is beyond the dating sites control, so it is better to be safe than sorry.  Not succumbing to pressure is another valuable Christian dating advice. An individual should not feel pressured to meet someone personally if he or she is not ready to do so. Other forms of contact may be initiated but the personal meeting should only take place when both parties are comfortable in doing so. Phone calls can be one way to get to know the person better before going out to meet him/her.

As an added dating advice, personal meetings, in the event that it happens, must be agreed to be in a public place. This way both parties are kept safe from possible harm. It is a fact that sometimes people who do online dating are pretentious people and have ulterior motives in joining dating sites. There is also nothing wrong with bringing a friend or family member along and if this is not possible, these people should be provided with all the information related to the meeting such as the place and time. A thing to note when going out for a personal meeting is to have a personal transportation so that in the event that the date goes bad, one can leave the scene immediately.

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Christians, like all people, must consider dating to be a fun and safe way of meeting people. But with online dating, one can never be too sure. Harm can be prevented though if the Christian member is wary about the information given to him or her especially those that are inconsistent. Undesirable traits that are observed during the online dating process should also be noted because no matter how irresistible the member is, bad attitude will prove to be a problem. If Christians searching for other single Christians will take note of the Christian dating advice that is given here, dating will not only be fun and entertaining but will also be a very pleasant experience.

No-Fail Strategies You can use for Christian Dating

If you're a Christian single and considering joining a Christian dating service online or offline, there are a number of things to think about. Christian dating services are rapidly flourishing on the online dating scene today; more and more Christians are finding true love or friendship easily and often it's free. Be willing to be open to meeting new people, providing you meet in a safe place of course.

Christian singles who belong to church singles groups can also meet fellow Christians online at many Christian sites. Some Christian personals and dating websites even offer email, instant messaging, discussion boards, and mingling areas.
Many of the Christian dating services online have a million registered users or more. Call some of the largest Christian churches in the biggest city closest to you or your city if it's not a small one and see if they have any singles groups that meet weekly; if so, find out the name of the contact person and ask if they can recommend an online or offline Christian dating service. And it's fairly easy to find Black Christian, Christian seniors and Christian single parent dating services and matchmaking websites online.

There are many single parent Christian dating groups offline too. Be aware that some dating
service testimonials online that you can't verify may be from paid actors. Quite a few websites, which offer dating services to Christian singles, charge no money for registration, even letting you include your photo for free, so try these first.

When looking for your life partner, always give preference to a person with similar interests. You may want to look for Christian content that most of the subscribers look for when evaluating dating services. The speed of the websites, search functions and options will vary from service to service so check these out before you register.
Some of the Christian dating services online are run by Christians and some will be run by non-Christians; this may or may not be important to you.

Whether you're looking for a more casual relationship, or something more serious, now is the time to get started. Check out some dating websites today. If you apply yourself every day to the task at hand you should be able to line up some good dating possibilities fast. Begin your exciting journey or adventure into the world of Christian dating services today.

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Take Hold of Your Dream

“Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you...”
(2 Timothy 1:6, NKJ)

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Do you need some freshness in your life today? You may simply need to stir up what God has placed on the inside of you. Stir up those gifts, stir up those dreams, stir up those talents inside. Start stretching yourself. You were created to be a dreamer and pursue the desires God has placed in your heart.

The scripture tells us that without vision, people perish. If you don’t have a dream or vision for your life, you’re not really going to reach your fullest potential. Maybe at one time you had a dream, but you went through some disappointments or setbacks. Things didn’t turn out the way you planned. But here’s a key: when one dream dies, dream another dream. Just because it didn’t work out the way you had it planned doesn’t mean that God doesn’t have another plan. You cannot allow one disappointment or even a series of disappointments to convince you that your dream is over. It’s time to dig in your heels and hold on to the promises in your heart. Stir up those God-given dreams today and watch Him pour out His favor and blessing upon you and fulfill every desire in your heart!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father in heaven, I come humbly to You. I give You my past, my disappointments, my brokenness. Fill me with Your hope and expectation and give me the dreams and desires that You have in store for my life in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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Common Christian Dating Mistakes - You Can Avoid Them

Here are some common mistakes you may be making when looking for a Christian date.  They are easy to rectify and could make the difference in your success in find the person you want to spend more time with.

1.  A Lack of Effort to meet other Christian Singles
We tend to pray about all the other things in our lives - a new job, success, concern for family and many others.  When praying about meeting somebody new it is important to put in the practical effort as well!  Joining a Dating site or local Christian community social group are examples of what you can do to start the ball rolling.

2.  Try Many of the Common Relationship Avenues that have worked for others
Don't dream up your "love story" before it happens.  Just because you have envisioned meeting somebody at your local church does not mean you should forsake all other avenues of possibility.  Dating sites can offer a broader scope of people to meet that you may not have been open to before.

3.  A point of Decision for the Person you have met
Once you have met the person you are looking for, it is important to get to a point where a decision is made:  do they like you enough to spend more time together?  Ask clear questions if you want a definitive answer.

4.  Don't wait too long to take action on what you want to happen

When the opportunity presents itself - take action.  Don't wait around, that time may pass and when you want to make a decision the person has moved on.  What point are you at in your life?  Ready for Dating?  Ready for a serious relationship?  Just ready for friendship?

5.  Caring too much about what Friends or Family have to say

Be aware that you should make your own decision, and listen to what God has to say for your life.  Others do not know what goes on in your heart.

6.  Not caring enough about what Friends and Family have to say

Be humble enough to listen to the wisdom of Family and friends who are Christians and have your best interests at heart.  Often they see more than you can in a situation as they are not so emotionally close.

7.  Try and have your Life in order before you even attempt to be in a Relationship

Make sure you have yourself sorted out with a job that makes you financially independent.  This will go a long way to boost your self confidence when embarking on a new relationship.  You do NOT want to be a financial burden to somebody new in your life.  It's not necessary to be wealthy, but enough to pay the rent and be self sufficient each month.

8.  Dating the Wrong Person for too long

One of the ways to stop you from Dating the right person is to be involved with the wrong person for too long.  If God is leading you to end a relationship that is not good for you then you need to listen.  There could be somebody He has in mind for you that will depend on timing in your life.

9.  Holding onto the Hope that a certain Relationship will happen

Be careful of becoming attached to somebody in your life - hoping that something will eventually happen.  Life and that person will move on.  Don't get stuck in the past.

10.  Assuming Abstinence is outdated

Don't assume this is outdated because many people you know are having sex before marriage.  This doesn't mean you have to as well.  God's word and promise for you has not changed.  You stand to miss out on the blessings He has for you when you give yourself to your husband/wife for the first time.  Spiritual bonding is an important thing in a marriage.

11.  Don't think somebody will become a Mature Christian spouse if they are not a mature single Christian

Becoming married to somebody does not make you a mature person if you weren't that before.  You suddenly have way more responsibilities.  Don't be mistaken in thinking that if you get married everything will get better.

12.  Making excuses so you can disobey commands in the Bible

There are so many countless pitfalls and mistakes we can make in Christian Dating - not studying the Word of God and being disciplined in our daily walk will only make things very complicated and worse for ourselves.  There will always be challenges and if we don't keep Him first in our lives we will not succeed in Christian Dating.  Keep focused on God.

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3 STEPS TO FIND GOD’S WILL IN WHO TO DATE

1. WHAT DOES SCRIPTURE SAY?

The Bible does not answer every question we ask. The Word only shows what is right and wrong in certain areas, thus we should only consult the Bible in these areas. We often think the Bible is a magic book that answers everything, but in regards to dating, not much is said. Dating was not even a concept in Bible times. The most specific answer the Bible provides for who to date is to make sure that you are equally yoked. This means that as a Christian, you must date and marry another Christian.

“Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?” 2 Corinthians 6:14 (NIV).

So, ask yourself, is he a believer? If the answer is no, then you cannot date him.

There is no grey area for this question. If the answer is yes, then move on to step 2.

2. ARE THERE ANY MORAL REASONS YOU SHOULD NOT DATE HIM?

Now is the time to look into your life and his life and to ask yourself if there is any moral reason you should not date. For example, if you are addicted to porn then you probably shouldn’t date, but instead you should work on that sin issue. It will be harder to examine his heart and to know if there are any moral reasons to not date him than to examine your own heart. For this reason, it is important to spend time getting to know each other in the context of friendship. Spend time with him in groups and see how he interacts with other women. What are your friends saying about him? Do they approve? Are they seeing any red flags?

If there is no moral reason to not date, then get excited – there is freedom in your decision! You now can choose freely if you want to date him. Do you have fun together? Could you see yourself together long term? Ladies, you can’t mess up God’s will. The Bible is not going to tell you if you should date this specific guy. Embrace the freedom that God has given you in this decision and remember that this is not a decision of right or wrong.

If he loves Jesus, if he is equally yoked with you and if there are no moral issues – you can freely choose to date him.

At this point, you still may be asking, but how do I know for sure that dating him is God’s will? What if I miss out on someone else? How do I know he is the one?

There are probably hundreds of believers on this planet that you could date. I believe that a man becomes “the one” the moment he becomes your husband. (Read why you can not miss out on “the one.”) With that being said, let’s continue to step 3.

3. TRUST THE GOD OF THE BIBLE TO ACCOMPLISH HIS PLAN.

Most of God’s plans are secret. We have to fearlessly trust in Him to accomplish His will. We can’t seek God’s individual will for our lives because God did not reveal them to us. God does have a will and a plan for each and every one of us, but most of the time it is secret.

If God is keeping secrets, it is not our role to figure them out. When God wants to be heard, he will make Himself heard.

Have you heard someone say that they want to make the right decision because they want to be at the center of God’s will? This is not possible. We can’t live at the center of God’s will because it’s a secret. Trust in Him friends. Trust that He knows what He is doing. He knows who you will date. He knows who you will marry.

So yes, take dating seriously. Pray and seek wise council, but don’t live in anxiety over your decision like I did. Enjoy the freedom that God has given you for this decision. Enjoy getting to know the man. Enjoy the moments of new experiences and feelings. I hope you find freedom from this post. I think a lot of believers want so badly to live for God that we stress ourselves out when it comes to decision making. Ladies, there is freedom and there is grace in decision making. And let me tell you, experiencing God’s freedom and grace in dating is a beautiful gift from God. Thank God for this gift and enjoy dating.  https://joypedrow.com/

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