Young love
Young Love. An Idealized notion. The stuff Cinderella dreamed about. The beautiful dress, the handsome prince, the dance, the kiss, the happily ever after.
But what is it really like? What is it all about? And, what is love’s purpose in God’s eyes? There are seven (perfect) points that I think will help in navigating the rocky years of love relationships between guys and girls before marriage.
So here goes.
1. Pray for your heart. Pray that God would be your first love. Pray that you would love God with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength. (Deut 6:5). Pray also: Psalm 19:14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Know that God is your protection and your strength. He loves you and shields you and will keep you safe. Stick close to Him!
Deut 33:27 “The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.”
2. Know who (and whose) you are. You are God’s sons and daughters. Live like children of the King! You have a Heavenly Father to please. You are much loved, valued, treasured and favored, chosen and blessed. Your worth is determined by God, not by what some cute girl or guy thinks of you!
Don’t stress about it. Take it to the Lord, your first love, and let Him give you peace. Zephaniah 3:17 says that God will “quiet you with His love.”
3. Pursue Jesus. Seek God first. Pray about it. Ask the Lord to reveal His will regarding your relationships. Get wisdom; listen to your parents, Christian friends, and other people that care about you!
Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart (Psalm 37:4).
God has a plan. And it’s better than any plan you can come up with. He desires that you be yoked with a believer (2 Co 6:14), and that you make God 100% part of your relationship. Ecc 4:12 says that a cord of 3 strands is not quickly broken.
4. Guard your heart. This means, take things slow. Be patient with the process. God’s timing is perfect. Let God know the desires of your heart and let Him lead you in when you should share your heart with someone else.
“Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” Proverbs 4:23
5. Keep yourself pure. (1 Timothy 5:22) God wants what is best for you. He gives boundaries because He knows they will lead to blessings. Live above approach in your relationships and choose to have accountability.
6. Become the right person. Live to please the Lord, and honor Him in who you are and what you think, say, and do. God is looking for those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. He says that the radiant ones are the ones who look to Him! They are reflecting HIS beauty. (Psalm 34:5)
7. Wait for God’s timing. “Do not arouse or awaken love until it so desires” Song of Songs 2:7.
Live according to God’s will. Fall in love with Him first. Know Him. Know His word. Know what He desires from you. Know what He made you to do. And if He gives you someone special (at a young age) to walk with you in life, then make sure to honor Him by following His desires for a godly relationship, so that you are a good example of HIS love.
Don’t lose your focus. God has given you great purpose in life. He has called you to love Him and serve Him and obey Him. He desires to use you to further His kingdom. If He’s going to bless you with a (special) friend at this stage in life, you can be sure that He will make it someone who will encourage you in your faith and push you to grow spiritually, not distract you from loving and serving God.
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