Is He Really God’s Best For You?
Hi Friends!
My name is Rebecca Pasten and I am married to the love of my life, Joksan. I am a full time missionary in Mexico City, Mexico and we have a house of prayer called House of Hope here in the city. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology as well as a little blog on the internet called, “Her Hope In Him Blog”. However, I post most of my writings on my Instagram! I love coffee and Jesus (typical Christian girl) lol. Jesus is at the center of who I am and my prayer is that I can share my experiences with you and maybe it could help you with whatever you are going through.
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When it comes to dating, I know there are so many young girls who want to know if the guy they “like” or are “dating” is someone worthy of their future.
Although I am married now, I still remember these days for me. Constantly wondering if I was settling and knowing deep down in my heart that the guy I was dating (who wasn’t my husband) was simply a distraction.
I think we all can agree that we don’t like the idea of settling and allowing someone in to the rest of our lives with the chance that they could hinder our God-given purpose.
So, with some experience and lots of time in prayer, I have created a short list of questions to ask yourself when dating! Plus, I know that so many of you are on your journey and truly wanting to know if the man you are with is sent from God.
So here we go!!
Does he protect you?
I’m not talking about protecting you from danger. Yes, that is awesome if he does (and he should), but what’s most important is that he protects you, Spiritually.
Does he protect your testimony? Does he protect your purity? Or does he put you into situations that could allow you to fall into sin?
I don’t know if many know this, but when we give a piece of ourselves to someone who is not our husband and who has other strongholds in their lives, we automatically get those transferred into our lives as well.
There is something called “soul-ties” and if we are not careful, we can end up giving a piece of ourselves to someone it doesn’t belong to.. And the enemy can use that against us.
Does he believe the WHOLE Word of God? Or just the parts he wants to believe in order to find excuses for his sin?
Unfortunately, I have found that so many men call themselves “Christian”, but they don’t live out their faith.
And sis, if he doesn’t love God with his life, then how can he love you?
If he can’t be faithful to God and deny his flesh, how on earth will he be able to do that for you?
The sad truth is that you can have God in your head but not in your heart, and that is extremely dangerous for any believer.
Is he walking in his purpose?
The biggest way the enemy can ruin our purpose is by getting us to marry someone who is stagnant in their faith.
If the enemy can get us to be with a man who isn’t walking in his calling, then he can jeopardize ours as well. God has a plan for you and a God-given purpose for your life here on earth, and the enemy would love nothing more than to ruin it.
In Genesis, we see God give Adam a purpose (naming all of creation) and in the middle of him obeying God, then God sees fit that He needs a helper
(see Genesis 2:15-23).
If the guy you are with isn’t walking in his purpose, then how can he help encourage you in yours?
My prayer for you is that you don’t settle.
I remember the days before I met my husband and I remember how the enemy would constantly try to distract me with counterfeits.
But let me sprinkle some truth to your life today and tell you that there are men of God out there.
Men of God who will push you in your faith and who will hold you accountable to get into the word of God.
So don’t settle for the counterfeits.
Don’t’ settle for a mediocre man.
Because you are a wife before you are a wife and you do not want anyone who is not your husband.
“These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.”
Matthew 6:32&33