“Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” — 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐬 𝟑𝟏:𝟑𝟎 This principle applies to both women and men: Externals may attract you, but 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 over time and life’s challenges. Look for a partner who: Honors God Treats people well Handles conflict maturely Is honest and teachable When choosing a husband or wife, ask, how do they handle adversity, do the

Isaiah 40:3 "A voice of one calling: 'In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God.'" When we hear this verse, it's easy to picture someone clearing a road through the wilderness. But Isaiah isn't talking about dirt paths. He's talking about our hearts. In ancient times, when a king was about to visit a city, people would prepare the roads ahead of him. They removed rocks, filled holes, and straightened crooked paths so th

“The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.” — Proverbs 14:1 And wise men do too. A healthy relationship is built by two people willing to: * Communicate maturely * Take accountability * Pursue peace * Grow together In the book of Judges 16 —Samson repeatedly pursued relationships based on attraction rather than discernment. Delilah manipulated him for personal gain, eventually betrayed him and caused him to step out of alignment

“Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers…” — Corinthians 6:14 Loneliness can make unhealthy relationships look appealing but desperation can often blind one’s discernment. Scripture warns against being in unequally yoked relationships which speaks about alignment. Just because someone is cute or available does not mean they are assigned or aligned to you. In Genesis 24, Isaac was Abraham’s legacy, the heir of God’s covenant promise that all nations would be blesse