Victory in the name of Jesus Christ
The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord, Jesus Christ.
- 1 Corinthians 15:56-57
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Ladies, your value isn’t based off how many looks guys gives you. God made you perfectly in His image to glorify Him. Don’t degrade yourself to get attention, when God already gave you everything you need.
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I have not posted anything lately because I have been in school. Summer is coming along soon. I will be posting stuff up within the week :)
What should I look for in a Christian boyfriend?
Anybody can say they love Jesus, or that they’re a Christian. But how do you know, when you’re falling in love with someone, whether they are the real deal? The Bible doesn’t mention the kind of dating relationships we see today; in fact, the only romantic relationships portrayed are either marriage relationships or adulterous relationships. What this means is that a Christian boyfriend should be, first and foremost, a man you plan to marry or at least someone who would make a good Christian husband. A Christian woman should be looking for someone who is serious about God and serious about his relationship with her. A Christian boyfriend isn’t dating just for fun; he has marriage in mind.
The Bible is full of verses that describe what a Christian man should be like, verses that are helpful and trustworthy for a woman who is evaluating a potential husband. The following are some guidelines based on those verses. A Christian boyfriend should be:
Humble and teachable: The Bible tells us that a righteous man, or a wise man, will take instruction gladly, even when it hurts him (Psalm 141:5; Proverbs 9:9; 12:15). A righteous man evidences a willingness to be corrected by Scripture and a tendency to love and listen to those who can teach him from the Scripture.
Honest: Do his actions agree with his words? The Bible says that a righteous man is characterized by honesty in his personal and business dealings (Ephesians 4:28). In addition, when he makes a promise, a Christian man keeps his promise, even when it hurts (Psalm 15:2-5). In short, his character should be one of integrity.
Selfless: The Bible speaks specifically to husbands when it tells them to love their wives as they love their own bodies, just like Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her (Ephesians 5:25-28). A Christian boyfriend should begin to exhibit this kind of care and love for his girlfriend long before marriage. Love is easy in the romantic beginning stages, but a Christian boyfriend should be the kind of man whose behavior and intentions will be loving in all kinds of circumstances (1 John 3:18).
Able and willing to provide: The Bible says that a man who doesn’t provide for his family is worse than an unbeliever (1 Timothy 5:8). Provision doesn’t necessarily mean “bringing in a lot of money.” The issue is whether he takes responsibility for the welfare of his wife and children. It is important for women to grasp the seriousness of this verse. A man that doesn’t want to provide is very hard for a woman to respect, and if a wife struggles to respect her husband, marital troubles will go beyond the material. A woman’s respect for her husband and a man’s love for his wife are interdependent and life-giving to a marriage (Ephesians 5:25-32).
Willing to proactively protect: Both physically and emotionally, women tend to be weaker and more easily hurt than men. They need to be understood and protected and cared for in a proactive way. A good Christian boyfriend is a man who will look out for and care for his girlfriend and carry this passion for protecting her on into marriage (1 Peter 3:7).
Also, here are some negative things to watch out for: materialism (1 John 2:15-16; 1 Timothy 6:10), lying (Proverbs 12:22; 19:22), sexual unfaithfulness (Ecclesiastes 7:26;Proverbs 7) and poor treatment of family members, especially his mother (Proverbs 15:20;19:26; 20:20; 23:22). Usually a man’s treatment of his mother is a good indication of how he will treat his wife. Also, watch out for irrationally, controlling or jealous tendencies, as these often lead to violence (Proverbs 6:34; 27:4).
Finally, a Christian boyfriend is one with whom a woman is evenly matched. First, in the spiritual sense – a couple’s relationship with God should be the primary factor in any relationship, and they should be matched in that regard. Believers are commanded to marry other believers (2 Corinthians 6:14), so there is no reason to be dating an unbeliever. But a couple should also be evenly matched in the more practical aspects, having compatible temperaments, similar energy levels, and shared life-goals and interests. These things add tremendously to happiness in a relationship.
In addition to all this, if a man has a good sense of humor and a steady, cheerful disposition, this is wonderfully encouraging for his wife. Nobody can be “up” all the time, but a man who is characterized by the peace and joy of the Spirit is a real catch. Life is hard, and marriage is hard too. There will be times of sadness and there will be conflict. Because of this, a cheerful, encouraging spouse is a real blessing (Proverbs 16:24; 17:22;15:30).
Oh Joy.
I had found a site. Well a friend had wrote on twitter which it goes to facebook. It was about a song from Ascend The Hill. I truly love them :) She said the whole album was free too. So I went to go download it. Little did I know there was tons of songs that where downloadable as well. It makes me happy because I saw “Sleeping Giant.” As some of my friends know I really enjoy them. ALOT. Check them out :) So Yeah so many artist and albums. So all of you guys should check it. <3
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Anonymous: Hi :] what do you think it means to be a woman of God& have God as your lover/husband? Thanks
Hello there :) I will answer your question in a few days. I will be working on my answer because there is a lot to say also I believe that many others should know what I think as well. May God bless you & If you have any other questions feel free to message me <3
Awakening.
As the body of Christ, why have we beaten and torn down each other instead of encouraging each other and lifting each other in prayer? Have we become selfish? It is not at all the next church gossip, about who’s walk with Christ is better. Who has been a Christian longer. Not about oh you heard that person is sinning that you have to stay away. Listen we are suppose to shoe love to one another. Not hate. I am tired of it. Seeing people complain about each other. Sadly. I have been convicted of this. We all are NOT perfect. Stop trying to make yourself look good as a Christian so you can seem perfect. In reality we are not perfect. It reminds me of David Wilkerson had said once that “He sees more of the world coming into the church and impacting the church, rather than the church impacting the world.” Really think about it. Cause I know I am. It really hurts when God convicts you. Time to check our motives and how we conduct ourselves and how we truly are. Stop the judgement cause in reality we all have sinned. We all have been there. Thinking about this makes me realize that we need to be what God wants us to be. It really hurts right now. We have forgotten to give everything to God and show love. It is as if we became numb just like the world. We need revival. But it needs to start within our hearts. We need awakening. God awaken our hearts and souls. God we need you. Something that has been on my mind a lot. Lets all join in prayer and lift the church up that we do the will of God and stop with the rage of our own foolishness. Speak life not death. I love you all. God bless you all. Goodnight.
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