Dating Tips on How to Prepare for Marriage

Our Christian podcast this week is on dating tips. Pastor Matthew Ro, of the Journey Church in Atlanta, GA, give us some dating tips on how to find that perfect dating match, and what true love signs to look for along the way. Speaking from Genesis 2:18-24, Pastor Ro’s dating tips cover the gamut from how to know you’re in a good relationship to courtship and how prepare for marriage.

The neat thing for me about this dating tips message is that it comes from a church that is a two year old church plant made up largely of Christian singles and young families. If you don’t know me, this is where my heart is.

Anyway, if you’re a single Christian seeking a Christ centered romantic relationship, or someone just looking for some wise and godly dating tips, this is it! Oh yeah, if you are a single Christian with something to share about dating tips, fire away!

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Christian Single Moms and Dating Tips

Single moms have it rough. Christian single moms who are dating may have it even worse: Not only do they have to deal with all the responsibilities that go along with being a custodial single parent, they also have to battle the stigma of being a single mom in the church.

Whether we admit it not, more than a few women in the church look at single moms (especially if they’re hot looking) with subtle suspicion. Translation: Is this single mom aka hussie gonna steal my man?

Does the single mom receive this kind of “Christian” reception because she may be divorced? Or is it due to the possibility that she had a child out of wedlock? No one knows for sure, but this is exactly why dating for single Christian moms in the church can be one of the touchiest of issues.

The following single mom dating tips can not only help you emotionally and spiritually, but will also assist you in meeting the right soulmate for you.

5 Tips for Single Moms Before Dating

Surrender Your Dating Life to Christ

Many Christian single moms end up making horrible dating decisions because they exclude the Saviour from the equation. One single mother told me, “I would like to do this, but I’m afraid He may want me to be an old maid the rest of my life.”

Instead of doubting God’s provision, pour your heart, desires and dreams out to Him, and let him guide you in this area. He won’t let you down, mom. I promise.

Examine Your Own Heart

Before even thinking about dating again, take good long look at yourself and your situation as a single mom. Then ask yourself some difficult questions:

• Are there Biblical grounds for not entering a dating relationship?
• Do I still need some mending from a broken heart?
• Will my next relationship be a rebound relationship?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions you may want to rethink your dating aspirations at this time.

Find Your Target

Huh? As a single mom, what are you looking for in a man? After you’ve prayed and thought about it, make a written list of qualities (spiritual, emotional, physical) you look for in Christian guy. Why? Once you know what it is you are looking for as single moms, you can prepare yourself to fulfill your goals.

Keep Your Kids Safe in the Process

Most single moms make this their natural priority. How do dating single moms do this?

• When we are single parents dating with kids, it’s very important not to rush a relationship when neither you nor your children are ready. Reading all you can on this topic will help you in this area.
• Get your kids in a good Christian youth group, and join a good Christian singles group for your own support and guidance.
• Find a Christian church that preaches the Gospel, but does not make the kids or single moms feel guilty for not being in what they feel is a “normal” family.

Make a Plan

Make a plan based on your goal to meet that special man. Study where Christian singles meet other singles, and get busy. Keep all your options open along the way, and stay optimistic. The Lord is for you, not against you.

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Dating Tips for the Christian Single

Dating tips are welcomed by most Christian singles, whether they are new to the dating scene, or just looking to find additional dating advice and assistance. Afterall, how many of us are dating tips experts with no need for learning anything more about the oppositie sex and dating?

Although there are tons of dating tips and articles out there, we sifted through the most relevant from a single Christian perspective. The following is sort of a Christian dating tip checklist you may want to consider before going blindly into dating others.

Top Pre-Dating Tips for Single Christians

Surrender Your Dating Aspirations To God

It’s scary, I know. But being in the Lord’s will for your life means you will be more satisfied and happier, including in your dating relationships. Don’t worry, He knows what you need, even before you ask Him. And remember: “Unless the Lord builds the house, they who labor do so in vain.” (Psalms 127:1)

Understand the Purpose Of Dating and Why You Are Trying It

Many single Christians date just because everyone else is doing it. Before delving headfirst into dating other singles, consider what your goals are. Do you seek a husband or a wife? Are you just doing it for fun? Do you understand the differences between Christian dating and courtship? Here is a great dating tip: Once you understand why you want to date, you can better plan for it.

Think About the Kind of Person You Desire

Make a fun list of the qualities you find appealing in a single girl or guy. In order to further gather your thoughts, you may wish to read articles on what Christian single girls want in a guy, or say, what Christian guys need in a wife.

Get Your Own Stuff Together

You know the old saying:”Before you can attract the right man or woman to date, you have to be the right person.” What have you learned from your previous relationships that you can apply to a future one? Is there any area of your life God wants you to change before dating again?

Know Your Dating Options

This dating tip is important because many Christian singles are uncertain where or how Christians meet each other. If you want to try online dating services, we recommend you diversify your efforts by trying several Christian dating services that offer free trial memberships, like the ones on this site.

Face Your Fears

Sadly, some women and men remain single because they allow fears to keep them from meeting that special soul mate. The best way to conquer your fears is to recognize them for what they are, and seek help to overcome them.

Overall, if you follow the above dating tips, you will find more fulfillment as a dating Christian single. Do you have additional dating tips for singles?

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