Devotion: The Scared Search

Devotional Notes: Day 2

Find a man with solid character who is growing in the Lord and pursuing godliness.

Women, are you foregoing character and godliness in order to pursue feelings? How long do you think these feelings will last into the marriage?

Acts 6:3
“Therefore, brothers, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this duty.”

Questions to ask myself:

Am I looking for a man with solid character and character that reflects God and the Spirit within him?

What are truly my top focuses when meeting a guy and what do I lead with into love?

What am I most afraid of when it comes to dating and guys? Why?

What do solid characteristics look like?

How can i have discernment to know his heart?

S.O.A.P:

Scripture:
Acts 6:3
“Therefore, brothers, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this duty.”

Observation:
       As I read this passage it makes me think more about what a man of good repute looks like. What a man full of the spirit and of wisdom looks like. While I have seen this from the guys at church, it can be hard to see this outside of church. How can one see this way of life outside of the traditional setting and know he is good? Is it in his tongue, actions, matter of attitude?

Application:
       This is a hard one I can see to apply in my life because I haven’t always been the best judge in character. In that I mean I judge, but maybe I have judged men to hard and the good ones have slipped through. I need to focus on surrounding myself with devoted, kind Christian men and in order to do that I need to speak more about God and carry myself with kindness and friendliness that will show I am filled with the spirit, so other with the Spirit will want to talk to me. 

Prayer:

Dear God,

      I pray that you give me the wisdom, kindness, and understanding I need to know when a man is of good repute and full of the Spirit. Help me to not be quick to judge people, and have discernment with character. To not be negative or quick with my tongue, but have a tongue that is attractive to others in a way of the Spirit working in me. Help me to surround myself with those who place you in their center focus and have meaningful talks about you. Help me to strengthen the relationships I have that are Christ centered. Help me find a Christian man who can be a spiritual leader in marriage one day to me.

Amen