What About Dating?Sample
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Communicate Well
Sometimes it’s tough to be truthful, sharing exactly what’s on your mind. You want to present your best self to the one you care about, afraid of what might happen if he or she found out what you really think about something. Or, maybe your feelings are hurt, and you expect your partner to read your mind. Sometimes you get angry and say things you don’t mean. Perhaps you’re experiencing jealous emotions, but it’s too embarrassing to explain.
And often, you need to offer an attentive, non-judgmental ear to your partner.
Dating is a time to learn about each other in order to make an informed decision about a long-term future together. To make this happen, you have to talk. You have to explain. You have to share. You have to listen. You have to practice communicating. Starting today!
Pray
Father, you are so good at communicating your loving truth in your Word. Help me and my partner to share our hearts with each other in a respectful way that honors you.
Healthy relationships happen naturally as individuals seek to live faithfully for God—and one way we do that is to practice good listening.
Read
James 1:19
Reflect
What part of the verse fits you best: quick to listen, slow to speak, or slow to become angry? Where do you have the greatest opportunity to improve?
Respond
Establish weekly communication “check-ins” with your partner. Pray together, and then share one thing you appreciate about your partner, one hope or dream, and, if applicable, one thing that you’d like to see change in your relationship.
Scripture
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Dating or single, engaged, or married for ten years, we can all use some of the Bible’s wisdom for our romantic relationships. Let God speak directly to your questions about dating and relationships. You might be surprised at how much He has to say.
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We would like to thank American Bible Society for providing this plan. For more information, please visit: http://bibleresources.americanbible.org
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