#GoOnTheDate
Hi, friends! I offer warm wishes to all of you on this perilous journey we call dating. I pray that
you’re hanging in there and staying close to the Lord throughout the entire process. Although I'll be covering a variety of topics on the blog, I'll be doing a series on this dreaded topic, hoping to share some of the wisdom that I've absorbed from greater minds than my own.
G.K. Chesterton once said, in his A Short History of England, “To have a right to do a thing is not at
all the same as to be right in doing it.” (Alright, I’ll admit it, he was referring to the divine right of
kings to rule as they chose, but stay with me here.) As lovely, single, eligible people, we have a right
to be taking part in the dating game, however, we want to make sure that we're going about it with
the perspective about ourselves and others.
all the same as to be right in doing it.” (Alright, I’ll admit it, he was referring to the divine right of
kings to rule as they chose, but stay with me here.) As lovely, single, eligible people, we have a right
to be taking part in the dating game, however, we want to make sure that we're going about it with
the perspective about ourselves and others.
Consider this: God is love. We are created by Love, are meant to return to Love, and I am certain
that we are also created for Love in between the two. We have all experienced the longing for
life-giving relationships. In making us His sons and daughters (Romans 8:15), God calls us into a
divine, holy love- with Him, and perhaps, with a future spouse.
that we are also created for Love in between the two. We have all experienced the longing for
life-giving relationships. In making us His sons and daughters (Romans 8:15), God calls us into a
divine, holy love- with Him, and perhaps, with a future spouse.
How much of our dating life stems from insecurities, loneliness or the desire to be wanted?
My suggestion would be to run away from these previous motivations. Instead, allow yourself
to have confidence in the fact that you are “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14).
Consider that dating should actually be an exciting discovery. Strive to connect with other people
who not only affirm your individuality, but draw you nearer to themselves and to the Lord.
to have confidence in the fact that you are “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14).
Consider that dating should actually be an exciting discovery. Strive to connect with other people
who not only affirm your individuality, but draw you nearer to themselves and to the Lord.
The process of this drawing near should be edifying, but also fun, people. Go to outdoor movies,
hike mountains, try new foods together, go dancing, talk about your favorite music (go hear it, too),
laugh as much as possible, and definitely jump into the ocean together if you can smell that
salty breeze. It probably won’t look like a Hollywood movie and it might be uncomfortable at
times (first dates, am I right?), but these could also turn out to be some of your best memories.
You might be surprised with the very person you didn't know you wanted in your life. Or, at least
they'll provide some funny stories for your grandchildren to hear someday.
hike mountains, try new foods together, go dancing, talk about your favorite music (go hear it, too),
laugh as much as possible, and definitely jump into the ocean together if you can smell that
salty breeze. It probably won’t look like a Hollywood movie and it might be uncomfortable at
times (first dates, am I right?), but these could also turn out to be some of your best memories.
You might be surprised with the very person you didn't know you wanted in your life. Or, at least
they'll provide some funny stories for your grandchildren to hear someday.
Theology of the Body, “Alone man does not completely realize this essence [of being a person].
He realizes it only by existing ‘with someone’ – and even more deeply and completely – by existing
‘for someone’…The communion of persons means existing in a mutual ‘for,’ in a relationship of
mutual gift.”
He realizes it only by existing ‘with someone’ – and even more deeply and completely – by existing
‘for someone’…The communion of persons means existing in a mutual ‘for,’ in a relationship of
mutual gift.”
So have confidence in God. He knows our deep desire for love and will faithfully guide us in this
discernment adventure. Allow that to shape your dating life. Let honesty, conversation, and merriment
be in abundance. See the dignity and worth that God has given you and allow yourself to see it in
another.
#GetBackOutThere #ItsWorthIt #GoOnTheDate #GoLoveSomeone
discernment adventure. Allow that to shape your dating life. Let honesty, conversation, and merriment
be in abundance. See the dignity and worth that God has given you and allow yourself to see it in
another.
#GetBackOutThere #ItsWorthIt #GoOnTheDate #GoLoveSomeone
Am I trendy, yet? Until the next post, happy dating, friends.
-Marie
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