It’s usually pretty encouraging to hear people at the end of a night express interest in continuing conversations, and last night was one of those nights. To be honest…I’m not surprised. Our culture is slammed with content that appeals to the flesh and creates a lot of confusion among young people…especially those who have a heart to seek, surrender to, and serve Jesus! And I’m thankful that parents trust us to give GOSPEL-centered teaching on such a huge subject.
Last night we brought in a handful of recently-married young adults to share wisdom on how they handled (or didn’t) the responsibility of dating and desire. For the first time ever, not a person left the auditorium to use the bathroom or stretch their legs!
Questions to ask at the table or when you’re driving in the car:
- What was one thing the panel said that challenged the way you normally think about dating, love, or sex?
- How can you tell the difference between strong feelings (infatuation) and real love?
- Why do you think boundaries are hard to talk about—but important to have?
- Where do teens feel the most pressure in relationships, and how does that pressure affect decisions?
- What’s one piece of wisdom you want to remember or apply from tonight as you think about future relationships?
ACTION STEPS:
- Seek first your relationship with the LORD.
- Commit to being the kind of person you hope to marry.
- Determine your boundaries NOW…before go on the trip of courting/dating. And know WHY you have those boundaries.
- Share your boundaries with a trusted person who will support you.
- Pray for your future spouse and marriage.