Dating Boundaries
Pray and ask God to help you see, and understand, the need for boundaries while dating. Ask Him to show you their importance to you personally. He is your Heavenly Father and He wants what is best for His daughter. You are his wonderful, loved daughter. Rest in that fact today.
2 Timothy 2:22 “Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.”
What do you picture in your mind when you hear the word ‘flee’? Do you think of someone running away as fast as they can, or someone being cautious but still sticking around? According to Merriam-Webster, ‘flee’ means “to run away often from danger or evil” or “to hurry toward a place of security” (Merriam-Webster, Incorporated, 2019).
Our Scripture for today says to flee from youthful lusts. FLEE! Don’t just be cautious and stick around. RUN. Run from places, activities, and situations that would tempt you when you are dating.
You need to have strong personal convictions about what is right or wrong in God’s eyes between two people who are dating. Then, before you get too involved with your guy, talk with him about creating boundaries. It might be awkward, but it needs to happen. Draw some lines. Romans 13:14 “But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts. Pray for one another. Ask God for help and strength to resist and flee. If you both have the same convictions and determination you can help each other. When one is weak the other can be strong. You will be so happy when you say to your husband, “You are the only one.”
If you’ve already compromised your convictions and God’s laws, you’re not broken. You can start new right now. “God is faithful… to forgive all our sins and to cleanse us…“ (1 John 1:9). The Potter never throws anything away; He makes something new! Put God first in your relationship. Then both of you will be in the right place, and your greatest desire will be to honor Him with your lives, your relationship, and your bodies. Run away from the lusts of the flesh and run towards the Father. He wants good for His daughter. He has purity, love, peace, and joy waiting for you.
Have I been giving in to youthful lusts?
How does all that is waiting for me in God’s arms compare with what is waiting for me in my date’s/boyfriend’s arms?
How does this change my life and what are my next steps?