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RETURNING TO YOUR ORIGINAL PURPOSE IN CHRIST

You were not created merely to find somebody. You were created by God, in Christ, with an assignment that carries significance beyond romance. Marriage and relationships can become beautiful expressions of God's purpose, but they should never replace the One who gave you purpose. When you make another person your identity, you place a burden on them that only God can carry. No human being can become your saviour, your complete identity, or the source of your ultimate fulfillment.

Returning to your original purpose means returning your heart to God. It means allowing Jesus to redefine your understanding of love, identity, leadership, partnership, responsibility, and service. It means allowing the Holy Spirit to expose unhealthy patterns that make you chase relationships at the expense of your assignment. You must learn to love people without losing your devotion to God and to build relationships without abandoning the person He is developing you to become.

Your relationship should not simply answer the question, “Who will I spend my life with?” It should also answer, “What will we build with the life God has given us?” A relationship becomes more meaningful when both people understand that their lives belong to God. You are not merely looking for someone to occupy your time; you are looking for someone with whom you can walk responsibly, grow in Christ, serve others, and build according to God's wisdom.

So, before you rush into dating, stop and examine your heart. What has God called you to build? What must you become before you become someone's partner? What parts of your life have you neglected because you are desperate for love? If the relationship ended tomorrow, would you still know who you are in Christ? Would you still know your assignment? The goal is not simply to find love. The goal is to become the person God designed you to be and allow your relationships to flow from that foundation. When Jesus remains at the centre, you can learn to love again, trust again, dream again, and build again without losing your purpose.

Hope Expression Values You 
Apostle Prince Victor Matthew 

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