Tips for Keeping God in the Center of Your Relationship

 

1. Pray Together

As a Christian, I have found that a lot of things start with prayer. A Godly relationship is no exception. When couples pray together, it builds their roots in Christ so they can depend on Him. What should couples pray to God about? Everything! Praise God for each other, ask God for freedom from temptation, go to God for relationship advice, and pray for one another’s personal problems.

My boyfriend and I have started praying together during meal times and even though it's still uncomfortable and awkward I enjoy learning more about him through God. It will just take practice.

2. Never Skip Church to Hang Out

Sometimes I burn for some personal time, but church benefits my relationship so much more. Couples should go to church together, but it’s okay if you go to separate churches if you both make sure to go. Sometime I would like to find a church we can both go to together. It always builds the spiritual bond between a boy and girl and helps them look towards God. But don’t just go to church- worship God and listen to the sermon. God is always looking to teach us something new to help us in our lives- this includes our relationships!

3. Follow God’s Word

And I mean all of it! Never think that you are an exception to God’s Law. The Bible has many rules for relationships to help them, protect them, and make them stronger. Some examples are:

• Don’t have sex outside of marriage (1 Thes 4:3-5, 1 Cor 6:18)
• Don’t have relationships with non-Christians (2 Cor 6:14)
• Don’t have a relationship before you are ready (SoS 2:7)

There’s more as well. Couples should read the Bible together and discover what God wants to teach us! This is something I want to do!

4. Talk About Spiritual Matters

I have found that sometimes it can be timid when it comes to talking about our spiritual matters with our significant others. It can be hard to open up about something to personal, especially when things are hard to explain and you’re not sure if they will understand. But it is so important if you are having a serious Godly relationship. God may be working a great work in you and if you don’t discuss it with your significant other, they might not understand why you are acting so differently. If God gives you a word for your relationship, don’t assume you can just work it in to your relationship without telling the other what God has said. Make sure you share with them what God is doing inside of you!