Colossians 3:1-2 (ESV)
3 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things
that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your
minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.
You don’t get to have a godly relationship without first
being godly yourself. Instead of pursuing a relationship, spend your time
pursuing Jesus. He’ll take care of the rest.
Many of us have when younger had probably pictured a happy,
fun, romantic life as a married man or woman, It didn’t just happen overnight. It started with us, and
it starts with us loving Jesus more than we could possibly love another human.
Many of us think that we have gaps that can only be filled
by our soulmate. The truth is that no matter how “perfect” the person you end
up with may be, it still won’t be enough. If you want to have dating
relationships that are successful in the eyes of Jesus, you have to seek Him,
ask what He wants for you, and listen to what He thinks about dating. It starts
with you submitting to Jesus. Only after you’ve gotten to the point where Jesus
is your everything will you be whole enough to make a good wife or husband for
someone else.
So don’t wait until you’ve met that person that you want to
be with. Don’t wait until college is over to be more selective about who you
date. Put Jesus first now and trust Him to bring about the right person at the
right time. By doing this, you’ll get His best for you and avoid a lot of
unnecessary heartache.
What could you do practically to put Jesus first?
The Bible makes it clear that Jesus’ highest priority for us
is to love Him. Do you live like He is your highest priority?
Dear Lord, help us make you the highest priority in our
life. Help us to not put anyone or anything ahead of You. In the Name of Jesus,
Amen.
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