Love with Christ/Waiting for Dating
Discuss/Think About It
1. How many of you are in a relationship? If not, are you looking?
2. Do you ever feel like you are missing something by not being in a relationship?
3. What are qualities you look for in a boyfriend/girlfriend?
4. Would you date a person if you knew they didn’t believe in Christ? If you would, would you try and get them to go to Church?
5. Do you ever turn to Christ about finding someone? When you start/are looking, do you think Christ should be a part of your decision?
6. Do you believe God has someone in mind for you?
Read 1 John 4:7-12
Verse 7 Dear friends; let us love one another for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Verse 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. Verse 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. Verse 10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Verse 11 Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another Verse 12 No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.
God in Relationships
· You should NEVER be without Christ in your life
o This includes relationships
· Christ is a good foundation to start your relationship on.
7. If your boyfriend/girlfriend doesn’t believe in Christ, does that put a strain on your relationship? Does it put a strain on you?
God at the Center
· A relationship without Christ at the center is difficult
8. As young adults, are you tempted to do things?
· Yes, everyone is, not just teenagers.
· Many temptations come into a relationship and in every situation.
· Overcoming these temptations can be done only with the strength Christ gives.
· In, a relationship, temptations can be hard to overcome if Christ isn’t a part of the relationship.
Strengthening Your Relationship
9. What are some ways you can strengthen a relationship?
· Sharing the same faith and the love of Christ strengthens a relationship.
· If your boyfriend/girlfriend doesn’t believe it can often be difficult to be together
· It may add to the already tough problems you deal with while dating as teenagers
· Dating can be hard, without adding this complication
God’s Gift
· True love is a gift from God
10. How many of you want to find true love?
· It was displayed when…
o He created human life in a perfect world
o He sent Jesus to die for us
o Every day as we build relationships with family members and others
· Christ demonstrated his love for us, so we can share love with others.
Your Relationship
· God’s love will strengthen the love you share and can make it last.
· Find someone who(m)…
o You feel comfortable talking about Christ
o Will share your faith in Christ
· Your relationship will grow and be strong with the help of God!
· Remember…
o Love and relationships are gifts from God
o God should be at the center of any relationship
o Put God and His love into your relationship
Read 2 Corinthians 12:9
Verse 9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
Measuring Up
11. Do you ever feel that you’re not good enough?
12. Do you think you should change in order to get a boyfriend/girlfriend?
· No!!
· Don’t ever think you have to change in order to impress a guy/girl.
· I know Peer Pressure is tough to ignore
o You should never feel ashamed of yourself
o You don’t want to be ashamed of your faith
God’s Plan
· Look back at question #5
o Do you ever turn to Christ about finding someone? When you start/are looking, do you think Christ should be a part of your decision?
· Even if you don’t think so, God is always a part of your life.
· He has a plan for you, so he watches over you and guiding you to make the right decision
· If a certain guy or girl, whom you like, doesn’t like you, it’s his/her loss not yours
o It just means that wasn’t the person God wanted you to be with.
Turning to Christ
13. What do you usually ask God for when you pray? Do you pray for your future boyfriend/girlfriend?
· I know, at most of your ages, I didn’t pray for my future boyfriend
o As you get older you probably will, pray for your future boyfriend/spouse
· You just have to remember, as you get older, Christ is there to help
Dating with God
· You should turn your dating life over to Christ
· Use him to help guide your decision on who to date
· Someone is waiting for you,
o God knows who
· You should rather have your love life in God’s hand, not your own
· He knows who is perfect for you, you can trust the Lord
Remember
· God should be at the center of your relationships
· God has a plan for you
o This includes the person you end up with
· Let God help guide your decisions
o He knows best
· Put God and his love into your relationships
Silent Prayer Time
Reflect/Pray about what the lesson has taught or said to you. Also, mention anything that may be on your hearts/minds.
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