Every week we recommend at least five things to help you on your christian walk. On our list is something to watch, to listen to, to read, a bible verse and something to do or a habit to pick up. Here is this week’s list and the focus is on dating and self growth
To watch
Rush to Marriage – noteworthy
This week’s video is about the singles rush to marriage. Many are on a journey to try and find someone we can spend the rest of our lives and it’s not an easy journey. There are up and downs in the journey and sometime its get discouraging. Sometimes the loneliness drives us to just rush because time is ticking and the pressure is on. This video by Track Starz will definitely help and give some pointers about how to go through the process of finding a partner. Have a listen and I hope it’s as informative for you as it was for me.
To Listen
D-Tropp From Me To You EP
If there is a topic that is common and well relatable for everyone regardless of background skin color or social status, its relationships. This project by D-Tropp, a singer and a rapper, falls right in sphere of relationships but it discusses the issues from a Christian perspective. If you are human and you’ve lived I’m sure you’ll have a song or two that you can relate to. Enjoy the good vibes and lyrics J
To Read
Not Yet Married: The Pursuit of Joy and Singleness in Dating
This book by Marshal Segal is a very good read for singles. It not only talks about issue to do with relationships and marriage, but also about pursuing a life of Godliness in other areas of your life. The writing pretty good and enjoyable to read. Go look it up on the link below, download and enjoy.
https://www.desiringgod.org/books/not-yet-married
Bible Verse for The Week
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3 vs 1.
This week’s verse is a reminder about time and seasons. It tells us that nothing is random. God has set in place times for everything that we do here on earth and His design has a purpose for good. Make it a point to pray and ask Spirit to help you identify the season you’re in so you can plan accordingly and do exactly what the time is calling for.
To do
REFLECT
Reflection according to the dictionary is a fixing of the thoughts on something; careful consideration. When I was still in high school our boarding master ‘ Podo’, ( nicknamed after a famous German footballer Lucas Podolski, for reasons you’ll forever be guessing) always used to stress about taking the time to reflect. At that time we thought he was being a nuisance but now I see the value of it. For personal growth to happen it takes a lot of self-reflection; honestly evaluating and measuring yourself against the goals you have set for your future. Developing this habit will help you to keep yourself accountable to your God given vision and this will foster progress. So, take the time at least once a week to reflect on your life and your purpose.
1. Open in a prayer of gratitude thanking God for the past week. Yes, thank him for both successes and failures because from each failure we learn something.
2. Review your goals and plans for the last week and evaluate how you did? Celebrate the progress you made, take note of the failures and write down what you learnt
3. List your goals for the week and plans to achieve them
4. Commit them to the lord in prayer asking him to guide you
Set aside at least 30 min for this. You can also do this for each month and quarter of the year. It will do wonders for you.
