7 Ways to Transform Your Relationship Through God’s Design

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Relationships are part of God’s creative design. When God made man, He made him in His image. Once God made Adam, He created Eve as his companion. God made men and women to serve, love and protect each other. God created marriage specifically as a beautiful work of art that reflects His glory to world. But often our culture has undervalued and misunderstood it, causing it to lose its luster. But it’s possible to overcome challenges, find hope and step into a relationship that reflects God’s original design. You have the power to make your relationship your own masterpiece and see relationships in a whole new way. The decision starts with you but you have to trust God enough to lead the way. Here are seven ways to transform your relationship through God’s design.

Seek God’s guidance.

Two of God’s main concerns are the will for your life and your potential spouse. It’s important that you ask yourself where God fits into the equation. Has He entered the discussion at all? It’s the most important aspect, central to the success of your relationship. Seek God’s guidance when it comes to your relationship life. The first step in making this a reality is desiring the will of God for your life. This requires you to surrender your life to God and ask Him to be the agent that directs your relationship. Another step is practicing God’s obedience in every area of your life. Allow His Word to be a lamp to your feet and a light to your path (Psalm 119:105).

Date fellow believers.

If you want to transform your relationship through God’s design, you should be searching for someone who shares your beliefs and values. The Second Epistle to the Corinthians speaks much to this, especially Chapter 6:14, “Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?” If the person you’re dating isn’t grounded in Christ, their thoughts and actions will only separate you from Christ and take you further into darkness. Without a Christian spouse, one of two things will happen: you will drift away from God or your spouse will become your center focus, ahead of God. Both of these aren’t good.