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"Now the Lord God said, It is not good (sufficient, satisfactory) that the man should be alone; I will make him a helpermeet (suitable, adapted, completing) for him" (Genesis 2:18 Amplified).
Are you waiting and praying for a Godly Mate? Well according to scripture, the Lord wants to bring you a mate. Christians are cautioned in God's Word to seek a mate who is a like believer.
"Don't become partners with those who reject God. How can you make a partnership out of right and wrong? That's not partnership; that's war. Is light best friends with dark? Does Christ go strolling with the Devil? Do trust and mistrust hold hands? Who would think of setting up pagan idols in God's holy Temple? But that is exactly what we are, each of us a temple in whom God lives. God himself put it this way: "I'll live in them, move into them; I'll be their God and they'll be my people. So leave the corruption and compromise; leave it for good," says God. "Don't link up with those who will pollute you. I want you all for myself. I'll be a Father to you; you'll be sons and daughters to me." The Word of the Master, God. 2 Corinthians 6: 14-18(The Message)
Everyone wants a loving partner, however finding someone that shares your Christian faith can be a challenge because anyone can offer fleshly pleasure if there is a physical attraction but very few can provide the permanent lasting love. The most satisfying love you will receive from your partner will be spiritual! This is why we should trust God in such an important decision knowing that He wants to bless marriage unions and see His plans fulfilled in both mates' lives.
When Christians marry (a male and a female who have been re-birthed in Christ) they have each other as mates, total dominion over everything on the earth, they are free to be fruitful and multiply and to really top it off, they both have direct contact and fellowship with God Himself. It is almost as if they are once again walking in the Garden of Eden no matter where they live. They literally have it all! What a glorious plan God has had from the beginning for both male and female!
It is also important to define and know what a healthy relationship is. In a healthy relationship a mutual love one for another, respect and honor are some of the things that should be top priorities. The first thing you want to do is let God know that this is a desire of your heart. Then proceed to ask Him to show you where to go and what to do in order to meet the one who will fulfill that desire. He may encourage you to go to a certain place, church or even on the Internet.
Unbelievably the internet is actually a good place to start your search and surround yourself with devoted singles. There are hundreds of Christian dating sites and matchmaking services and tens of thousands of Christians in every state using these services to look for a Godly partner. One of the reasons they are so popular is they give you an opportunity to connect with a potential mate online first to test the waters so to speak. You can share your faith and find out more about a person before deciding to meet in person.
Some good advice when getting to know a potential mate is to focus on making friends - not seeking a future mate. When a friendship comes along that you mutually wish to develop more, you will know it and can do so. If you go out on a date, you have no obligation whatsoever to continue dating that person if it does not work out. When choosing to date let your knew found friend know what you mean by the word. Make it plain and let them know. Once you lay out the rules finding a Christian online to date is not hard.
The Single Christian Mingle Network on Facebook is a great place to build a strong foundation of close Christian friends, with whom you can form friendship and dating relationships with other singles who believe as you do. It fun and invigorating as you enjoy getting to know one another and find another single Christian who responds favorably to you. You can participate in fun and stimulating discussions, submit prayer requests be exposure to a supportive Christian community. Even though the site is strictly monitored and moderated, you are advised to consider your safety and be careful with your personal information and if you do decide to meet a person make sure to do it in a public place, or better yet, invite them to your local church!
Joining The Single Christian Mingle Network on Facebook is easy, simply search The Single Christian Mingle Network from your facebook page, or visit their site at http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=157292407621348.
There is a partner God has chosen just for you out there, So what are you waiting for and you just might meet the in The Single Christian Mingle Network on Facebook.
