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Believe in oneself first

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Are you currently asking yourself if on the internet dating is for you as a Christian woman or man? Have you nearly given up hope of finding that ideal companion for the life?

As a Christian, it is critical to keep in mind that God includes a strategy along with a purpose for our lives (Jeremiah). He wants far more for us than we want for ourselves.

The Bible says "Love your neighbour as yourself" - which clearly means that we've to adore and care for ourselves first, before we are able to genuinely enjoy anyone else.

Traditionally, Christians, and usually women, have had a priority list that looks some thing like this:-

1. God

two. Husband/wife

3. Kids

four. Family/parents

5. Work

6. Church

7. Myself & my own needs

Don't be fooled - this may feel like the �Christian� thing to do - but this is not God's model for success.

Yes, we are called to serve, but not at the cost of sacrificing ourselves utterly. Jesus met his own needs for food, shelter, quiet times away with God - he didn't try to go all out without making time for the critical things which enabled him to carry on.;

A Christian priority list should read much more like this:-

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1. God

2. Myself

three. Husband/wife

4. Kids

five. Family & friends

6. � you get the idea!

Don't let any man or woman define you - instead, know who you are in Christ.

If you are looking for meaning & objective, you will not find it in any one person, except in Jesus alone.

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These priorities will help you when you find your marriage partner. So frequently in marriage, mistaken priorities can lead to the destruction of a marriage. Your ministry and your job should come after your husband or wife. Don't put your ministry or career just before your companion - they don't depend on you anyway - they depend on God. Your companion and children need you today, your ministry or career will wait tomorrow. (Remember, no-one is every known to have said on their deathbed that they wished they'd spent far more time at the office!)

Don't forget, �be kind to yourself� . Be involved in activities outside of your operate and relationship, keep your friendships, have interest, care for other people.

If you can be confident that you are loveable, then you will have the confidence to be your self in a relationship and still expect to be loved. This is the 1st step to starting a successful and lasting relationship.

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