"FUSION"
At
Christ Fellowship
"Fusion"
A Single Adult Ministry At
Christ Fellowship Church
Have You Been Praying
To God For A
Christian Husband Or Wife?
What Does God Say!
Have you been praying to God for a Christian husband or wife? There are
probably many ways for you to find him or her—but according to Proverbs 18:22—he’s
supposed to find you! This allows for your full and complete focus on God to
lead the right man or woman to you. Not the perfect man or woman, but the one who is perfect for
you.
So what happens when he or she shows up? Other than seeking wise counsel
from godly men and women, you need to be prayerful and discerning. The
following character traits are
meant to be a guideline not a legalistic rule (grace, grace, and more grace!).
How does this potential husband or wife demonstrate the following traits?
Their love for God“This is
love for God: to keep his commands”
(1 John 2:16)
Is their passion for God first and foremost evident in his life or
is it just a colorful background in his busy life? You are compelled to serve
God with all your heart because of the love that He has shown you through
salvation. You want a spouse who shares your same intensity. His capacity to
love you as Christ loves the church will diminish if his love for God is weak
from the beginning.
Their commitment to building the kingdom of God“Do the
work of an evangelist”
(2 Timothy 4:5)
Do you ever see them witnessing to the
lost or do they demonstrate an indifference to those who are perishing around
him? This will be significant in your future marriage as you want a husband or wife who
is sensitive to the plight of those on their way to everlasting suffering. His
sensitivity reflects a tender heart to you and those around you.
Their generosity in finances, energy, and time“For
where your treasure is, there your heart will be also”
(Matthew 6:21)
Are they a giver or more of a taker? Have you noticed their generosity
or their stinginess? They don’t have to be wealthy to be generous, but rather they are willing to sacrifice their own money, time, and energy for others. There is
great joy for a wife whose husband securely entrusts his gifts to God first and
shows her great appreciation.
Their willingness to put others before themselves“No one
should seek their own good, but the good of others”
(1 Corinthians 10:24)
Do they demonstrate an unselfish attitude or must they get their own
way with pouting? A selfish spouse will bring much grief to a marriage especially
when children come along. In contrast, a godly spouse will set aside their own
desires for you without making you feel guilty about it. They will reflect the
grace of God in what they says and do.
Their service to the church“This
service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people
but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God”
(2 Corinthians
9:12)
A couple who love God with all their hearts will be a dynamic duo
for the kingdom of God and establish a godly seed for the future.
Do they simply attend Sunday service or do they actively engage theirselves in the church ministry? There are always opportunities for members to
serve not only on Sundays, but with the youth, elderly, small groups, mission
trips, etc.; during the week. They should be doing something for his church that
other people recognize and can speak to his devotion of doing a good work as to
the Lord.
Their biblical knowledge and lifestyle connect with each other“Do not
merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says”
(James
1:22)
Do they really know the Bible or do they only have cursory
knowledge of basic scriptures? God’s word is open and available to everyone
from the uneducated to the collegiate. The fruit of their actions and lifestyle
should reflect the desire to not only hear the Word of God, but also how they live it out everyday.
Their intensity and
faithfulness in prayer“The
prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective”
(James 5:16)
Do their prayers seem to fall flat or do they reflect a strong faith
in God to answer mightily? They don’t have to use pompous sounding wording,
rather his prayers are meaningful, heartfelt, and genuine to the Lord. Their prayers ought to stir up a desire in others to believe in God in spite of the
circumstances around them.
Their attitude about sin and the world“Do not
conform to the pattern of this world,but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good,pleasing and perfect will.”
(Romans 12:2)
Do they exhibit a repulsion to sin in their life or do they blow it
off and make excuses for weaknesses? Are they uncomfortable when surrounded by
worldliness or do they blend in? You will know it when you see it. The Holy
Spirit within you will raise red flags if he compromises the seemingly
insignificant sins in their life.
Their interaction with their family“Put
their religion into practice by caring for their own family”
(1 Peter 5:4)
Do they speak begrudgingly of their parents and treat them with
dishonor? Or do they exhibit a calm patience and consideration even if his
family members don’t return the same grace? A godly spouse is able to respectfully
disagree with his elders without causing drama or shame. You will be blessed to
have good relations with your future in-laws and they will be the conduit to that
end.
Their connection with other Christians“All the
believers were together and had everything in common”
(Acts 2:24)
Are they connected with other Christian friends or do they keep
to themselves a lot? The presence of believers in their life gives credence to their ability to communicate, to have fun, and to rely on Christian counsel when
necessary. Although their friendships shouldn’t monopolize all their free time, their choice of company reflects their level of compatibility.
Take a second look down this list, but this time, make sure that you reflect
these traits as well. A couple who love God with all their hearts will be a
dynamic duo for the kingdom of God and establish a godly seed for the future.
God Bless You And
We Hope To See You There
At The Next Fusion Gathering!
Mandisa--- Overcomer
Meeting On Saturdays 7:30 pm
At
Christ Fellowship Church North Campus
5343 Northlake Blvd.
Palm Beach Gardens, Fl 33418
Contact Ministry Leader: Jay Steinhof
Direct: (772) 214-9375
E-Mail: jsteinhof@comcast.net
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Maria Carbone Martin
Christ Fellowship - Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Royal
maria carbone martin
brian duffner
Palm Beach, Stuart, and Boynton Beach
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