The choices you make in singleness directly shape the kind of marriage you will have in the future. While many see singleness as a period of waiting for “the one,” Scripture calls us to see it as a time of growth, surrender, and sacrifice. If you want a marriage that honors God, here are five sacrifices you must be willing to make while single.
Finding the person God has for you is not just about waiting passively or rushing ahead in your own strength. It is about seeking the Lord, aligning your desires with his will, and praying with a heart that is open to his leading.
Singleness can be a blessing from God for those who have been equipped with this gift (1 Corinthians 7:7). However, for most Christians, they are designed to function best with a spouse.
Do you have to give a man sex for him to love you? If he is a godly man, the answer to that question is no.
But there are certain things a godly man needs before he can fully open his heart to you and pursue you into marriage.
Before God introduces you to “the love of your life,” meaning the person he wants you to marry one day, he will prepare you for this in very clear ways.
Relationships shape our lives. The people we allow close to us influence our choices, our faith, and our future.
Jesus said, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21).
The things a man owns often reveal what he values most. While no one is perfect, there are certain items that signal deeper issues. Therefore, if you see these items in his possession, take them as red flags that may save you pain and protect your walk with Christ.
I’m not saying that if a woman owns these items, God is telling you that she is your future wife. Rather, I’m saying these items are a green flag from God because they show you that she has Christian character and values.
Without hope, our hearts sink into despair. With it, we can endure hardship, waiting, and even disappointment with the assurance that God is still working (Romans 15:13).
The word limerence may sound modern, but the experience it describes is as old as humanity. Coined by psychologist Dorothy Tennov in the 1970s, limerence refers to an intense emotional and obsessive infatuation with another person—usually romantic in nature. It often involves intrusive thoughts, idealization, and a longing for reciprocation. In plain terms, it’s when your mind becomes consumed by someone you believe could complete you.