Having a boyfriend is great, but sometimes it makes it easy to lose sight of God. It’s important to remember that your relationship with Christ should always come first. If having a boyfriend is getting in the way of growing faith, then not only will your spiritual relationship suffer but so will your romantic one. In this post, I suggest various ways for you and your boyfriend to grow spiritually together.
Go to church together
Going to church together may seem like an obvious way to build your faith with your boyfriend, but its importance shouldn’t be overlooked. Church gives us the opportunity to connect with God through prayer, scripture, and community. If you make a habit of going to church with your boyfriend, you are creating an environment for your relationship that is rooted in God. But church shouldn’t become just a habit. Make an effort to have conversations that reflect what you learned or what you will carry out in your life, and encourage your boyfriend do the same.
Do a Bible Study
In addition to going to church, reading scripture is crucial to building a strong relationship with God. Personally, my journey in faith did not begin to take off until I started making a habit of reading my Bible. This habit helped me to gain a deeper understanding of Christianity and inspired me to carry out faith in my everyday life, both of which are important in a faith-filled relationship. By sharing this experience, you and your boyfriend will start knowing God together. Bible studies provide a safe space to read and have conversations about the Word. It is also important in Bible studies to discuss your personal life and how it relates to the scripture, which would give you and your boyfriend the opportunity to learn more about each other as well as God.
Check In on Each Other
Checking in on your boyfriend not only shows you care, but it also helps to know how you can be there for him spiritually. Simply asking about his faith could spark a much-needed conversation about potential issues he may dealing with. And if you are struggling, let your boyfriend know. A relationship should consist of lifting the other especially when it concerns faith.
Your conversations shouldn’t be limited to the struggles. Talk to each other about good experiences as well. For example, if you watched a particularly inspiring sermon, tell your boyfriend about it. It is also important to communicate that you want to hear about his experiences too. You could do this simply by asking how God has blessed him today.
Pray Together
Praying can be super intimate, especially in front of others. But being vulnerable with your boyfriend in a way that is rooted in God, can really help the relationship grow. Thank God for the successes your relationship and pray for your weaknesses. Together you will be putting your relationship in the hands of God.
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