| Ever wonder where Christian Singles meet other | | | | we do so in faith and humility. |
| single Christians for dating and/or courtship? I know | | | | Therefore, in light of the above singles dating survey |
| some lonely Christian single guys in one of the small | | | | here are some practical faith-filled steps a Christian |
| groups I lead who sure do. A typical question in our | | | | single interested in dating could take: |
| support group goes along these lines: "So how do I | | | | |
| go about meeting a nice Christian girl?" | | | | 1. Circulate your stock. Let your family and friends |
| Since we we were curious ourselves (aren't you | | | | know you are seeking a mate, and ask them to |
| guys?), we decided to do some research on the | | | | keep an eye open for you. Don't be embarassed, but |
| Internet. What we found was quite interesting. For | | | | just step out in faith. Unless you express your needs |
| example, In 2003 American Demographics surveyed | | | | they can't help you. Remember that they know you |
| over 1500 engaged couples to find out how they | | | | the best, and may be able to spot a good match for |
| found each other. Here are the results: | | | | you. |
| Top Ways Singles Meet for Dating | | | | 2. Step out of your comfort zone. Each year more |
| Friends/Relatives...65% | | | | and more single Christians are using online Christian |
| Online Dating ...20% | | | | dating services. Consider doing the same, and as you |
| Common Interest Activities...10% | | | | go remember most of the top Christian Matchmaking |
| Other...5% | | | | sites [ offer free trial memberships. Another neat |
| | | | positive about online dating is that you can search |
| So what are Christian singles supposed to do with | | | | databases for the exact type of person you are |
| these findings? | | | | seeking to meet, all in your own local area. Just make |
| Start by noticing that each one of the top ways | | | | sure you read about online saftey dating tips before |
| singles meet other singles is through them doing | | | | venturing out. |
| something. | | | | 3. Take time to join in on some fun activities that |
| In Matthew 7, Jesus encourages us to practice a | | | | you enjoy. This could be as simple as attending a |
| proactive type of faith when he stated "Ask and it | | | | church singles group, hobby club, fitness club or |
| will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock | | | | sporting event. These are natural ways to meet |
| and the door will be opened to you. For everyone | | | | other singles in your area of passion and interest. |
| who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him | | | | 4. Don't put all your eggs in one Easter basket. |
| who knocks, the door will be opened." | | | | Diversify your efforts by putting all of the above into |
| Of course, our Lord could answer a single Christian's | | | | action. |
| simple prayer, and supernaturally drop their perfect | | | | 5. Keep a positive attitude. In part, this means |
| match into their laps. That would be cool! But more | | | | claiming God's wonderful promises for blessings and |
| often than not, He wants us to stretch our faith by | | | | provision in your life (Psalms 37:4, Jer. 29:11, Prov. |
| putting us into a position of prayerful "seeking and | | | | 3:5,6). Remember, He is in control and knows exactly |
| knocking". | | | | what you need, when you need it. Has He ever failed |
| I realize there are some Christians who feel that by | | | | you in the past? It's a done deal then! |
| their inaction they are being spiritual and submissive | | | | Overall, putting into action the following Christian |
| to the Lord's will for their lives. But our God is a God | | | | singles dating tips should help you "break the ice" |
| of action, and He calls us to imitate Him, as long as | | | | toward meeting other available single Christians. |