Choosing a Spouse: Becoming the Right Mate

©Millie McNabb

Some people are concerned that qualified spouse candidates with Christian values are in short supply. I broke off a relationship when I was 23 and remember being surprised by my aunt’s comment that not everyone got married.

Proverbs 19:14 says that “a prudent wife [or husband] is from the Lord.” May I suggest two things as you wait for the Lord: 1) Continue to become a godly person yourself, and 2) Write down the qualities of the Christian spouse you desire and make it a matter of prayer.

So what does it mean to become a godly person? As you look at your list of qualities you want in a spouse, would you fit the description? In I Timothy 4:7-8 Scripture says, “Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.”

In practical terms, have nothing to do with the godless myths about living together before getting married. Ask “What Would Jesus Do?” as you consider a godly life, and read Matthew 5-7 for advice directly from Jesus. Paul writes in Titus about the godly life. Proverbs 31 gives a picture of a godly woman.

What advice do you have for becoming the right mate?

God bless….

Millie McNabb, founder of Christian Values Legacy, offers parenting seminars that focus on passing on your Christian values. Request your free report “Considerations for Intentionally Raising Children to Become Christian Adults” today at www.ChristianValuesLegacy.com.