How do you find lasting love? And once you find someone, how do you date well so that love will last? Single Christian men and women around the world report they are seeking authentic Christian partners with whom they can share their life, but are a bit confused about the purpose of marriage and therefore the purpose of dating.

Join me on this episode as I systematically address each of these from a Biblical perspective with God's help.

Anchor scriptures: Proverbs 1:1-7,

Matthew 22:23-33, Matthew 6:5-13.

1st Task:

Pray with your dating partner on the first date. This sets a tone for your time together and sends a strong message about your priorities for the relationship. And, by the way, if the other person thinks it odd or out of place, you’ve learned something critical about their wisdom, maturity, and purposes for dating.

2nd Task:

Spend the next 5 days offering this prayer to God. Meditate on its words and phrases, and strive to live accordingly, resting in God’s provision for you.

THE PRAYER:

Lord, work out your kingdom agenda in me. I am yours. Let me be a living sacrifice, salt, and light. If you bring someone into my life who submits to your will and will help me to love you more, then let that person be evident to me; let me not miss your provision. And if not, let me be content with your provision and at ease in my singleness as I seek first the kingdom of heaven. --Amen