Rooted in passages like Matthew 6:33 and Proverbs 3:5–6, these sessions explore what it means to seek God first, trust His sovereignty, and build relationships that reflect Christ. Whether you are single, dating, engaged, newly married, or celebrating decades together, these teachings will challenge you to align your relationships with God’s design—and experience the joy and security that comes from doing so.
Session 1: Whose Plan?
Accepting God’s Sovereignty
Before we talk about dating or marriage, we must answer a foundational question: Whose plan are we following? Session 1 establishes the truth that God’s plan is better than ours. Drawing from passages like Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 16:9, and Proverbs 19:21, this session reminds us that while we may make plans, it is the Lord who establishes our steps.
This session emphasizes:
- Seeking first the Kingdom of God.
- Trusting the Lord rather than leaning on our own understanding.
- Surrendering our timeline, desires, and expectations to Him.
- Embracing singleness as a good and purposeful calling for some.
The core takeaway: Our story is God’s to write. We can trust Him.
Session 2: Dating Faithfully
Dating is not marriage—and it must never replace our relationship with Christ.
Session 2 provides biblical guardrails and practical wisdom for navigating dating in a way that honors God. Key themes include:
- Understanding that dating is a season of discernment, not covenant.
- Refusing to be unequally yoked.
- Recognizing that only a follower of Christ can love you in a Christlike way.
- Establishing clear convictions before emotions take over.
This session outlines four critical commitments:
- Only date a believer.
- Never allow a relationship to become more important than your relationship with Christ.
- Honor Christ in every aspect of the relationship.
- Offer—and demand—dignity, respect, and honor.
Dating is a “work zone.” It requires intention, boundaries, and spiritual clarity.
Session 3: Engagement & Preparing for Marriage
Engagement is not marriage—it is a season of intentional preparation for a lifelong covenant. Session 3 focuses on asking the right questions before the vows are spoken and building spiritual disciplines that will sustain a marriage long-term. This session challenges couples to ask:
- Is my relationship with Christ strengthened because of this relationship?
- Are we pursuing holiness together?
- Are we preparing for covenant—or just planning a wedding?
Topics include:
- The biblical vision of marriage beginning in Genesis.
- Purity and integrity during engagement.
- Making big life decisions wisely and prayerfully.
- Planning a wedding that honors God as the most honored guest.
- Establishing the discipline of praying with, for, and over one another.
Engagement is a sacred preparation season—one that should strengthen both your relationship and your faith.
Session 4: Marriage & Becoming a Godly Spouse
Marriage is a covenant, not a contract—and God has given clear instructions for how it is to flourish. In this final session, we look at what it means to become a godly husband or wife and to build a marriage that reflects Christ’s love. This session explores:
- “Burning the bridges” and leaving behind former attachments.
- Following God’s instructions rather than cultural trends.
- Living out the description of love found in 1 Corinthians 13:4–7.
- Guarding against “the drift zone”—the slow, subtle drift that can erode intimacy and unity over time.
Marriage requires intentionality. Love must be patient, kind, humble, forgiving, protective, trusting, hopeful, and persevering—not just occasionally, but daily. The final encouragement: Pay attention. Stay vigilant. Stay anchored in Christ.