"Say to wisdom, "You are my sister," and call understanding your kinsman; they will keep you from the adulteress, from the wayward wife with her seductive words." Proverbs 7:4,5 Welcome! I want to first share my testimony of how the Lord has led in this vital area in my life. I am a 20 year old young lady who is preparing for full time ministry for Jesus. However had it not been for the Lord's work in my life I may not have had such a wonderful testimony...... 4 1/2 years ago something happened...I began to get infatuated with a young man. As I look back he was not someone that it would be advisable to marry. I was too young, of course, to have much discernment in that area. However at the time I was blind and could not see past my own passions and wants. I would have probably pursued a potentially destructive, painful, and emotionally damaging relationship. Unfortunately, because both of my friends had boyfriends I thought that it was the "cool" thing to do. Thankfully reason took over. The Lord showed me that that was not the wise course to take. At the age of 15 I took a vow that I would abstain from dating until the age of 18. Now as I am well past 18 I am continuing to trust that God's timing is best in this matter. I plan to date only for the purpose of marriage (courtship). In the traditional context of the word dating, implying playing the dating game and getting physically involved, I never want to date. Dating is unbiblical and leads to much pain and heartache. As singles we need to continually fight the notion that unless we have a "significant other" of the opposite gender we are incomplete. The Lord is showing me that I need to fix my youthful energy on what he has for me to do for Him and not even worry about whether He wants to give me an earthly relationship or not. The right thing at the wrong time is still the wrong thing. On the list of links there is a link to my Bible study on romance, as well as a courtship vs. dating page, and another resource. Out of those that are not written by me I will say this: Chances are that I do not agree with all the information represented in the link. But I do feel that the author has some good points and that there is truth to be gleaned from their work. Oh, one other thing, I am writing a book on contented singleness, called God Meets Girl! I would welcome any suggestions, stories, or submissions from any person, married or single! <
Welcome! I want to first share my testimony of how the Lord has led in this vital area in my life. I am a 20 year old young lady who is preparing for full time ministry for Jesus. However had it not been for the Lord's work in my life I may not have had such a wonderful testimony...... 4 1/2 years ago something happened...I began to get infatuated with a young man. As I look back he was not someone that it would be advisable to marry. I was too young, of course, to have much discernment in that area. However at the time I was blind and could not see past my own passions and wants. I would have probably pursued a potentially destructive, painful, and emotionally damaging relationship. Unfortunately, because both of my friends had boyfriends I thought that it was the "cool" thing to do. Thankfully reason took over. The Lord showed me that that was not the wise course to take. At the age of 15 I took a vow that I would abstain from dating until the age of 18. Now as I am well past 18 I am continuing to trust that God's timing is best in this matter. I plan to date only for the purpose of marriage (courtship). In the traditional context of the word dating, implying playing the dating game and getting physically involved, I never want to date. Dating is unbiblical and leads to much pain and heartache. As singles we need to continually fight the notion that unless we have a "significant other" of the opposite gender we are incomplete. The Lord is showing me that I need to fix my youthful energy on what he has for me to do for Him and not even worry about whether He wants to give me an earthly relationship or not. The right thing at the wrong time is still the wrong thing. On the list of links there is a link to my Bible study on romance, as well as a courtship vs. dating page, and another resource. Out of those that are not written by me I will say this: Chances are that I do not agree with all the information represented in the link. But I do feel that the author has some good points and that there is truth to be gleaned from their work. Oh, one other thing, I am writing a book on contented singleness, called God Meets Girl! I would welcome any suggestions, stories, or submissions from any person, married or single! <
Helpful Resources
Courtship Vs. Dating Ruth's Bible Study on Principled Romance New Attitude
