I want to encourage those who are single that dating can and should be fun! I see the process of dating as one in which I can know myself better, gain insight and ultimately know Christ more.
I want my focus to be on God foremost. It's not always easy when I get wrapped up in the excitement of it all. But I believe my purpose (our purpose) on Earth is to illuminate God's name and bring others into a right relationship with Him. I know this can be done through the dating process, as I see dating as not just between two people but within a community.
Ok, don't get all worked up just yet, but if we really think about it, all of our lives are being watched by others whether we realize it or not. People want to know how we will react to our circumstances. I'm a connector at heart--I see how whatever I do affects one and another. So I want to lead my life in a way that I'll have no regrets. That I can look back with pride. But I'm also not perfect...I have a few past experiences that I wish I could change.
A great example of a guy that I sincerely admire is "Texan" (you ain't about to know his real name, as I will never use real names unless given permission). Texan was a true Southern gentleman. After much conversation he chose to not pursue something with me because he wasn't ready. Sure it was hard as we had developed a closeness as we talked about deep spiritual things, yet could also laugh & joke in the next moment.
With any relationship, we need to give each person the freedom to choose. I needed to love him enough to move past filio to agape. Agape is unconditional love and seeks the other person's best interests, not our own.
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