Good Reasons Why You Should Use a Christian Dating Service

If you have been wondering if an online Christian dating service would be useful to you, you
probably have a number of questions in your mind. It seems that Christian online dating services
are everywhere. Just type "Christian dating" into Google and hundreds of websites will describe
how to approach, date and meet people. Long-standing dating websites, have ironed out the wrinkles of online dating to provide a safe way to connect with Christian singles.

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Today's top Christian dating websites support the community of single Christians looking for a life partner.  The owners of these websites take their purpose seriously and have developed a process
to identify and communicate your wants, desires, and dislikes. What is unique about using online
technology is that you can obtain complete and detailed information about a date, much more
quickly than your aunt or church choir director could ever do.
The tools are amazing. Top Christian singles dating sites offer a free personality profile, which is
interesting and informative. You answer a series of questions about your dreams, goals,
relationship expectations, what you are willing to give to a relationship, your hobbies, interests,
background, education and more. Every member of that dating community does the same thing.
So with a complete profile, you have a reliable method to search and match other people who are
"highly compatible" with you. That provides a solid basis for a relationship with more chances of
success than if you had no clue about the person you just met. Of course, you can't experience
everything by instant messaging or through e-mail. You still need to meet in person and learn if
there is a natural chemistry factor between the two of you.
The limitation of a Christian online dating website is that you have to work hard early to get a
proper start. As you fill out a personality profile, you need to really reflect on your answers and be
honest about who you are. As you begin an online relationship, you develop matches and start
communicating with them. That communication will be somewhat limited. Here are five online
dating tips to help use the personality profile match more effectively.
Set your boundaries and be firm about them. Work with the matches for Christian singles that are
most appropriate for you. As long as you are true to yourself, you don't need to chase anyone.
You can say "no" to someone who is outside your boundaries.
Explore a geographic area that is big enough to get plenty of matches. Near a large city with many
suburbs, you can narrow your range dramatically. If you live in a small, rural community however,
you will probably need to enlarge the scope of your search.
Be clear about which Christian denominations you will accept. For example, if you are a Lutheran
man and you want only to meet other single Lutheran women, set your match for Lutheran. If you
are a Catholic woman and you're open to meeting a Catholic, Baptist or Presbyterian man, mark
that down.

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Think about the ages of the people you would like to meet and date. You can always adjust the
age range up or down to get additional matches. Most sites match you with people whose age
ranges overlap with yours. If you are a single Christian woman under 30, think what life would be
like in 20 years if you date and marry a 55 year old man.
Lastly, persist and be patient. Love does not occur immediately - online or at home. Explore the
possibilities of those people who match you. Learn as much as you can about them. Your
diligence will pay off when you find a perfect match through a Christian dating service.

Who God Rewards

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.”

(Hebrews 11:6, NIV)

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When God is first place in your life, and you make pleasing Him is your highest priority, then you can fully expect to live a blessed, fulfilled life! In today’s verse, notice who God rewards. It’s not people who half-heartedly seek Him. It doesn’t say “people who only think about Him when they’re having a problem” or “people who will only come to church when something special is going on.” No, God rewards people who earnestly seek after Him. That means we are determined. We get up every morning and thank Him for His goodness. We go through the day meditating on His promises. We give Him praise in the good times and the tough times. We are constantly stretching, growing, learning and striving to know Him better. Today, remember, when you diligently seek God, He promises that a reward is coming. He promises He will give you strength, wisdom, favor, good breaks, promotion, healing and restoration. When you seek Him with your whole heart, you will find Him, and you won’t be able to outrun His goodness and blessing!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, I desire to please You in everything I do. I declare that You are good and faithful. I trust You with my whole heart and believe that You are a rewarder of those who diligently seek You. I bless You and honor You today in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Just The Right Time

“So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up” (Galatians 6:9, NLT) TODAY’S WORD  Are you praying for something that’s taking longer than you thought or expected? No matter how long you may have been standing on God’s promises, don’t give up! Your season is coming. Your harvest of blessing is on its way. It might be today, it might be tomorrow, it might be next week, next month or next year; but remember, at just the right time, you will experience your breakthrough. Be encouraged today because God is faithful and His promises are true. Keep standing, keep hoping, keep believing. Keep doing good. Keep declaring the promises of God over your life. Choose to be around people who are going to encourage you and fill your heart and mind with God’s Word. Let a song of praise come out of your mouth. Press on in faith and keep an attitude of victory. Don’t get tired of doing what is right because your harvest of blessing is on the way! A PRAYER FOR TODAY Heavenly Father, thank You for Your goodness and faithfulness in my life. Thank You for refreshing and renewing my heart. Fill me with Your peace; fill me with Your strength. Help me to do good and stand firm until I see my harvest of blessing in Jesus’ name. Amen.

The Spirit of Faith is in our Words

“Since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, ‘I believed and therefore I spoke,’ we also believe and therefore speak” (2 Corinthians 4:13, NKJV)

Scripture says, “The spirit of faith is in our words.” My question today is, “What’s coming out of your mouth?” Are you talking about how big your problems are, or are you talking about how big your God is? As believers, our attitude should always be an attitude of praise — “Father, business may be slow, but I want to thank You that You’re supplying all of my needs.” “My circumstance may seem impossible, but thank You, God, that all things are possible with You!” We should always find a reason to give thanks! This is what Jonah did. After complaining for eight verses, he had a change of heart in verse nine. He said, “God, in spite of my difficulties, I’m going to offer unto You the sacrifice of praise with a voice of thanksgiving.” While sitting in the belly of the whale, instead of complaining, he began to worship. The next verse says that the whale spit him out onto dry ground, and he went on to fulfill his destiny. If you feel like you’re in the belly of a whale, if you feel trapped, if things seem dark, remember, praise always precedes the victory! Open your mouth and declare His praises! Say what the Word says and watch the breakthrough come to pass! A PRAYER FOR TODAY Father God, I humbly come to You in the precious name of Jesus Christ. I commit my words and thoughts to You. I choose to say what the Word says. I choose to speak the truth and trust that You are working for my good in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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Failure is Not Final

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“...But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead”
(Phillipians 3:13, NIV)

Are you down on yourself today because of past mistakes you’ve made or because you’re not where you want to be in life? God knows every poor choice, every difficulty, every wrong turn you may have made, and He’s already planned your comeback! In scripture, Jonah took a detour, so to speak. It took him a little bit longer, but because he called out to God, because he believed, God not only rescued him, but God got him to his final destination.

Friend, know today that failure is not final. God always has the final say. Mistakes don’t have to keep you from your destiny. God’s plan can override every setback. Your world may be in turmoil today in a relationship, in your finances or health. But know this: not only will God rescue you; He will set your feet on a rock and lead you to your final destination in life. Remember, the promise He placed on the inside of you didn’t go away because you had some personal failures. No, that failure is only temporarym but His Word remains forever! Keep hoping, keep believing because He will move you into the blessing and victory He has prepared for you!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father God, thank You for Your hand of victory and blessing that is on my life. Today, I shake off the past, I shake off failure, I shake off poor choices and trust that You are restoring me and leading me into the plan You have for me in Jesus’ name. Amen!

Email Etiquette for Dating Christian Singles

If you're interested in a particular person's dating profile, and you want to contact them via email, then here are a few dating advice tips on email etiquette that will help you succeed.

• Don't give out your regular email address too soon.  Once someone has your name, it's easy to track your location.
• Speak the Truth in love.  As single christians, remember that the foundation for all our emails and online communications should be speaking the truth in love (Eph 4:15) with wholesomeness (Eph 4:29).
• Have something to say.  Whether you are meeting face to face or through email, having good conversation starter skills will help you connect with the other person, while helping you ascertain whether they are a match for you as well.
• Keep it Real.  If you are writing your first email, don't send a form letter.  Believe me, singles can tell when they've been spammed.
• Always leave them wanting more.You're writing a dating letter not a novel, so keep it brief, warm and to the point.  Even if you do not have the time to respond as you would like, acknowledging the other party's initial email with a little note, and explaining you will get back shortly is decent email etiquette.
• If after having several email conversations with a potential mate, you decide to end the communication, appropriate etiquette would dictate that you sendoff an email explaining the situation.