Living as a single Christian and entering the dating world 🌎 in the age of swiping left/right. How do you date God’s way?
How we wait can be more important than the fact that we wait. Our attitude also shows our faith and trust in God. Psalm 27:14 KJVWait on the LORD: Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sonia-merriweather/message
To love means to serve others. Phil 2:3-8 1Peter 4:10-11 A husband serves his wife and children. A wife serves a husband. A mother serves her kids and her husband. What is your intention on being married and having children, if that’s your desire?--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sonia-merriweather/message
Intentions when dating… how do you know when someone isn’t serious?--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sonia-merriweather/message
It is important to start with your intention/objective. What do you want?--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sonia-merriweather/message
1 Peter 3:17 In relationships we often have to suffer/die unto ourselves/WWJD/and give up our pride to be like Christ. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sonia-merriweather/message
God wants to be first in our lives. Do you share your day with God! Is He the first that you vent to? Do you spend time listening to Him daily? I challenge you to create a space in your day to talk Ana listen to God. Deuteronomy 31:8 The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sonia-merriweather/message
The Merriweather girls are back discussing rejection. How do you deal with rejection? Dating as a Christian, we are faced with it a lot. Having been morbidly obese brought its own form of rejections. Join us for the conversation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sonia-merriweather/message
Too often we give others the bullets, gun, tell them how to load, and where to target. We are discussing being cautious telling someone information they can use against you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sonia-merriweather/message
What’s next? What to do once cheating is being revealed. How can we or should we continue? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sonia-merriweather/message
Cheating has so many repercussions that affect the cheater and victims such as the person being cheated on, family, kids, etc. Recovering and healing takes at least a year and intentionally therapy. The scars that are sure to come can heal but it won’t be easy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sonia-merriweather/message
Trina, Karen, and I discuss things that we have learned while dating and how our relationship with God has changed. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sonia-merriweather/message
My sisters and I discuss prenuptial agreements. What needs to be put out on the table before you say, “I do.” Prenuptial agreements are agreements made before you say yes. It doesn’t have to be a contract for just in case you get divorced but how we will address conflicts and issues. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sonia-merriweather/message
Ever wish you would have not wasted time dating someone? Here are some things to run from.
When you know better you do better. I went on a date last night and wanted to share some red flags with you.
Integrity or lack of integrity can inhibit the trust in a relationship. There are signs to look for even while browsing dating profiles. Check out the episode for what to avoid.
What should I include in my dating profile? What are some things that I should avoid? What are some reasons why I should swipe left if I see ___.
Are you ready to date? Here are 5 questions you need to ask yourself to help answer that. Have a question or comment? https://anchor.fm/sonia-merriweather/message
Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.
Self-confidence is important to build before a relationship. Your confidence should come from your relationship with the Lord. Join me as we discuss it.
Self-confidence or self-esteem issues stem from a lack of faith. Do we believe what God says about us? That we are made in his image, that he loves us, and had a plan for us even as we were in our mother’s womb. If he has a plan for us, are we worthless? Are we junk? Jeremiah 29:11 Self-esteem issues create problems in our relationships and is used as a weapon against us by Satan.
Before you start dating it is important to make sure you have a strong and solid foundation. Before you add a partner and their baggage (history, fears, faults, talents, etc) good and bad, you need to be able to handle it. I had to decide what type of Christian that I wanted to be and what type I want my spouse to be versus the one I currently was.