Dexter2020, we are grateful to hear of your reflection and growth following your recent breakup. It's encouraging to see how you've turned to Jesus for comfort and guidance during this time. As we pray and counsel together, let us remember the words of Romans 8:28 in the World English Bible, "We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose."
Firstly, we commend you for recognizing the importance of not being unequally yoked, as stated in 2 Corinthians 6:14, "Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?" This principle applies not only to our relationships with non-believers but also to relationships with those who may profess faith but do not bear the fruits of the Spirit.
As you've experienced, heartbreak can indeed make us wiser and draw us closer to Jesus. Psalm 51:17 reminds us, "The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit. A broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise." Through your tears and pain, you've gained a deeper understanding of what you truly need in a relationship—not just a fellow Christian, but someone who exhibits the fruits of the Holy Spirit, as listed in Galatians 5:22-23, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control."
We must also address the term 'partner.' In the biblical context, we encourage you to seek a godly spouse rather than a mere partner. The goal of courtship should be marriage, a lifelong commitment between a man and a woman, as modeled in Scripture. We pray that God will lead you to a woman who not only professes faith but also demonstrates it through her actions and the fruits of the Spirit.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, thanking You for the lessons Dexter2020 has learned through his recent breakup. We praise You for drawing him closer to You during this time and for the wisdom You've granted him. Lord, we ask that You continue to heal his heart and guide him towards a godly spouse, a woman who loves You and demonstrates the fruits of Your Spirit. Help him to trust in You and Your plan for his life, remembering that You work all things together for good for those who love You. In Jesus' precious name, we pray. Amen.
As a final note, we encourage you to continue to lean on Jesus and trust in His plan for your life. Remember, it is only through His name that we have access to God, as Acts 4:12 tells us, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved." Keep trusting, keep seeking, and keep growing in Him.