Focus on six essential steps to choosing a life partner for Christian singles.

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Lessons from Genesis 24
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Preparing for a Model and
Glorious Family

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You have always prayed that
God will use you to bring
poverty to an end in your
family history.
What Will You Do?

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You believed God was
answering your prayer
when this good looking and
very rich person came into
your life.
You both agreed to marry.
What Will You Do?

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Few weeks after you started
preparing for wedding, you
know God is using your Pastor to
tell you to terminate the
relationship; and to say yes to a
local school Teacher who is
coming around.
What will you do?
What Will You Do?

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The Single Phase Is a…
‘T’ junction that leads to
– Rejoicing or Regrets
Period for making life
altering decisions.
Laying the foundation
for your family

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The Single phase is a period of…
Confronting Loneliness.
Confronting fakes and
cheats
Waiting: for the right
person, job, opportunities

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Some Singles have missed the mark
because of …
Godlessness
Misuse of
Sex
Destructive
Habits
Wrong
Relationships

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Apart from your decision
to accept Christ, who you
marry is the most crucial
decision of your life!

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To a great extent your
success in life
depends on your life
partner!

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To have a model and
glorious family ….

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Choosing a Life Mate
Readiness: Model home requires
maturity – Rebecca was a
woman. Isaac was an able man.
Vs 35-36
Prayers: The entire process
demands concerted prayers -
vs12, 63

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Choosing a Life Mate
Research:
There must be a finding: vs 10,
21
Background, Belief, Genotype,
Character, Past relationships
Is this someone you truly love?
vs16

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Choosing a Life Mate
Proposal:
There must be an expression
interest –vs 33, 49
Consult your pastor and/or an
elder

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Choosing a Life Mate
Permission :
Must be a willing partner: vs
57-58
Should be with parental
approval: vs 51
Pre-Wedding :
Education. Engagement. –vs 53

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Is this person…
Mature
Physically, Mentally, Spiritually,
Financially, Emotionally?
You Must Not Marry a Puppet:
The person who is controlled by
parents, peers, systems or
institutions will be a problem

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Is this person…
Godly
Belong to same faith: Vs 3-4?
You Must Not Marry a Godless Person:
A person who is not a Christian, with
similar beliefs and who is not serving
God will be a problem.

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Is this person…
Loving
Love God, You and others.
You Must Not Marry a Selfish Person:
A person who always receive rather
than give would make marriage a
nightmare for you.

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Does this person demonstrate
good…
Character & Habits
Godly. Humble. Honest. Diligent
Do Not Marry an Uncommitted
Person:
A person who is not sure of what he or
she wants would not make a good
spouse.

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Does this person demonstrate
good…
Potentials:
Visionary. Faith!
Do Not Marry who lives for now…
A person who prefers instant
gratification would most likely
betray your marriage .

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When waiting for the right
person PLEASE…
Don’t be Desperate. You
might become a slave.
Don’t Despair.
Live rightly. Remember you
are a gift to somebody.

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In conclusion…
Who you marry matters. Your
choice of a life partner will
determine the quality of your life
on earth.

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In conclusion…
It is better to remain single
than to be in a marriage that is
like prison.
Listen to God. Choose wisely.
Live rightly.