Clearly and confidently, Stella Cereus she reveals the spiritual foundations that shape the path of Christian women in love. In the same way, Finding God Every Day with Rebecca Simon explores Christ-centered relationships and spiritual growth.
When the Israelites were on a 40-year journey in the wilderness, God gave them food (manna). Not only is this historical event, it is a sign of God’s promise to provide for believers. Today, the word “manna” is synonymous with food that is obtained after a period of deprivation.
Nowhere is the well more dry than those looking to quench their thirst for love in the barren landscape of modern dating. Christian women give food to men who have broken hearts trying to find love in this broken system. Yes, you have to be a godly man to make a Christian woman trust you and open her heart to romantic love, but that is another topic entirely.
Here are some unique qualities that Christian women have that set them apart (far, far) from the traditional dating norm:
1. They embrace humility.
What is lost in “what do you bring to the table?” the saying goes that we are all flawed people hoping to love each other despite our flaws. The Bible teaches us that we are all sinners and that we are all redeemed through Christ. If God is the center of your life, you don’t need to pretend to be perfect and you can build authentic relationships because they are built on trust. When you develop the same flexibility of repenting of your sins and trying to do better, dating won’t feel like a competition about who “deserves” more.
Yes, this is a good quality for men who hope to start a family one day, but it is also important in the dating stage. Putting family first means you have a network of people who love you to gain wisdom from. It means that you have similar ideas about how you will spend your free time and what is most important to you in life. It also sets the standard to not be so busy that you neglect your relationships. Putting family first means you monitor the quality of your close relationships and tend to this garden before planting too many seeds elsewhere.
3. Grace shines.
Modern dating has now made women suspicious of potential suitors, which can lead to them becoming indifferent (at best) or bitter (at worst) to men in general. Christian women base their lives on the teachings of Jesus – teachings such as forgiveness and showing kindness to others – even strangers. No matter how many times she is hurt, a Christian woman does her best to love others and show them the kind of unconditional love that God gave her.
4. They don’t trust the world’s dating advice.
There is a lot of irrelevant dating advice out there. Promoters instruct followers to be selfish and treat their days as disposable items to be used up. Christian women seek wisdom from the Bible and from trusted church leaders and godly family members. This naturally protects them from receiving such selfish advice masquerading as “dating tips.”
5. You care more about inner beauty than outer appearance.
Nowhere in the Bible does it command women to chase after tall men, or to date for money or to put things before humanity in any way. Rather, the qualities that are appreciated are those of a person who loves Jehovah and has the fruits of the spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness and self-control. Similarly, Christian women wish to be more than their appearance, guided by the words of Proverbs 31:30: “Beauty is deceitful, and appearance is vain, but a woman who fears Jehovah will be praised.”
6. They are not afraid to have a soft heart.
Modern dating requires a thick skin which also hardens the hearts of people who choose to date in this way. Christian women are taught to be gentle. The Bible commends women who are pure in heart, dedicated to the service of love, and use their words to build others up instead of tearing them down.
7. They will encourage your faith.
Let’s be honest, how many women encourage their partner’s spiritual growth? It is difficult for a woman to do this if she does not care about her spiritual growth! Some women even consider it unfeminine or unmanly to care about your relationship with God. On the other hand, a Christian woman will want her partner to invest in her spiritual life. He will join him, pray together and share his faith journey.
