[ 3 ] Questions to Ask Yourself Before A Relationship: ⠀ [ 1 ] Does he respect what’s most important? - Colossians 1:17 If you believe that who you are in Christ is what holds you together, you should be in a relationship with someone who believes that too. If your core values are different, the relationship will inevitably unravel because Christ is not the One holding it together. And even though it may seem that guys like this are hardly out there, that’s not true. There are single men out there seeking Christ in all around the world. Not all of them are social media influencers or even leaders in the church. Some of them might be introverts or end up playing background to their more social/outgoing friends. You never know who or how you’re going to meet your future husband, but more than you focus on meeting a guy who matches your list of preferences, ask God to prepare your heart to connect with someone who doesn’t only seem like a good match for a relationship based on appearance, social media presence, or his social life, but who he is in Christ. Having preferences aren’t always wrong, but always pay more attention to who he is from the inside out. This makes a difference in how he treats you! ⠀ [ 2 ] Does he respect your heart? - Psalm 34:18 Even a well meaning person who loves the Lord can still break someone’s heart. However, it does not make it okay. Just because he’s a Christian guy that doesn’t mean it’s alright for him to lead you on for months or years without telling you where things are going. You are worth more than that. And it’s okay to have a conversation about this with him. Because even if he’s a nice guy, you have to talk about it. And no matter his answer, it’s important to know where you stand and where he stands, so you can please every detail of this entire situation in God’s hands. ⠀ [ 3 ] Does he respect your body? -1 Corinthians 6:19 Emotions and feelings may at times try to get in the way, but never momentary pleasures distract you from the Eternal truth that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit. When temptations will come, pray that the Spirit strengthens you to remember the truth! ⠀ Written by @morganhnichols for #TheDevoCo

Day 9/30: Your Love Story

…Many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their destiny is destruction…their mind is set on earthly things. But our citizenship is in heaven…we eagerly await a Savior from there..who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body. - Phil. 3:18-21 (NIV)

1. Your love story should involve someone who is desiring the same things in the areas that matter the most If you’re single and seeking to live a life that brings glory to God and the guy you’re talking to is only interested in earthly things, the two of you are not headed in the same direction. Yes, there might be physical attraction but it has to go so much deeper than that. You have to see eye to eye on the most important things. The reason why this is important is because in every relationship, there will be disagreements. You might want to live in one part of town and he wants to live in another. You might want your kids in private school and he wants them in public school. But when your relationship is grounded in the areas that matter the most, these issues won’t break the relationship, because you’ll both know in your hearts that Jesus’ love was sacrificial, and that is the example. So as you work through these issues as a couple, you’ll both know that even when these things come up, you’re still headed in the same direction, and earthy things can’t break that!

2. Let your love story be transformed by Jesus Whether you’re single or in a relationship, you are not alone in what you’re dealing with right now when it comes to who you have feelings for, who you care about, etc. Jesus wants to come into your heart right now and fill that void that you might feel sometimes when you see pictures of cute couples, or when you’re just tired of feeling alone. Don’t let your love story be about always trying to find someone to fill the emptiness or to heal your broken heart. Let Jesus fill the void and let Him be the one who makes you feel complete. There is nothing on earth that can satisfy you like He can, so let His love come first!

Further reading: Phil. 3:1-14

♡ proverbs 31 devo ♡

Hello there! 

Christian women often are told that they have to be a certain way, or act like they are perfect. But have you ever read what God wants us to be?

As I pondered upon this, I remembered Proverbs 31. This chapter is written by a king, whose mother taught him how a woman of God should act. What does she say? Open up your Bibles!

Now as I read, I created a list.

1. We should have faith. Serve God with your whole heart, and believe that He will do good. 

2. Have a faith-filled relationship. This chapter mentions a lot about taking care of your husband, but every single relationship should keep God first. Don’t give your husband or boyfriend a reason to doubt you.

3. Be a sister. Pray for your church and church family. You never know when they will need you, so always be ready to be there for them. 

4. Health. You can’t be superwoman! Don’t overdo yourself, keep your own personal health in check. 

5. Serving. Be obedient to God! Do what he tells you to do! Let go of your pride whenever The Lord moves on you.

6. Industry. We women shouldn’t be lazy. Whether you have a job or you clean the house, don’t be useless! God never intended anyone to sit around! 

7. Be a homemaker. Take care of your household. Cook meals, keep your home a sanctuary, be a mother/wife. 

8. Manage time wisely. If you are given responsibilities, make sure that you complete them all. 

9. Beauty. Make sure that you never lose your inner-beauty. Even if it does get hard. 

10. Show Jesus. Be a witness for your saviour! If you know someone is lost, pray for them. Always keep a smile, after all, you could be the only Jesus someone sees.

Well I hoped you enjoyed this devotional! It was week number one for my ministry, Virtuous Women, which I encourage you to go read about on the up-coming page that will be linked here! God bless!

Christian .O. Ortiz (Author of The Human Women Guide)

“Trials are used to purify you; it is the fiery furnace of affliction that God uses to get you in the place where He can use you. The person who has no trials and no difficulties is the person whom God does not dare allow Satan to touch because this person could not stand temptation.  But Jesus will not allow any man to be tempted more than he is able to bear  (1 Cor. 10:13).  Before Abraham offered Isaac, he was tried, and God knew he could do it. Before God puts you through the furnace of afflictions, He knows you will go through.” -Smith Wigglesworth

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