Guidelines to Christians When Choosing a ‘Mate’ Marriage Partner

In your search for a mate, you should begin with Christ. Sit at His feet a while for prayer and meditation, making your own calling and election sure and asking for His guidance and wisdom in finding the “right” companion. Marriage is not meant to be “horizontals” only just between a man and a woman. There is a vertical aspect of marriage. It is this aspect which brings a balance to any relationship. That vertical aspect is God. A Christian Marriage is “two hearts” united in faith toward one God; who alone is able to keep them from falling into the snare and trap of the Devil.

Believe in the lord to give you a partner, approach it prayerfully and do not do it until you have thoroughly prayed through.Take some time to seriously consider what “qualities” you feel are necessary for the individual whom you expect to live closely with for the rest of your life. NEVER judge his or her Christian testimony or experience by church attendance.

These qualities are very important if your relationship is to experience love, joy, peace, and victory in the midst of trials and challenges which comes with marriage. Know what you expect to find in your partner after the initiated burst of romance and excitement of being “in love” has settled down to “normal” every day of living, of raising the children, balancing the budget and expressing love for one another in more mature ways.

I encourage our young men and women to exercise Divine Wisdom when seeking out a lifetime companion. Outside of salvation, your choice of mate will be one of the most important decisions you will ever make in your life. PLEASE, learn from the mistake of others DON’T EVER think that you will NEVER make such a mistake - walk softly and humbly, asking the Lord Jesus to guide you each step of the way.
God bless you and thanks for reading.