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b'We\\u2019ve all heard it before: \\xe2\\u20ac\\u0153We\\u2019re talking\\xe2\\u20ac\\x9d or \\xe2\\u20ac\\u0153He liked my Instagram post.\\xe2\\u20ac\\x9d Our culture is very focused on how we look and how we spend our free time. Whether that be going to the beach with friends or playing on our travel volleyball team\\u2014we want people to look at us and want them to know what we\\u2019re doing 24/7. That\\u2019s why, if a friend tells us about a guy she\\u2019s interested in, the first thing we do is look up his social media.\\nBut sometimes we get so focused on how cute someone is or what they do for fun, that we forget to ask the most important questions: \\xe2\\u20ac\\u0153Are they committed to Jesus?\\xe2\\u20ac\\x9d and \\xe2\\u20ac\\u0153How do they find ways to further God\\u2019s kingdom in their day-to-day life?\\xe2\\u20ac\\x9d\\nI know it\\u2019s so easy to get wrapped up in how good they look on social media. But God cares about more than just appearances. He doesn\\u2019t care how many followers you have. Instead, God cares about whether your identity is in Christ\\u2014 if you are following Him.\\nAs Christians, the Holy Spirit helps us grow in our understanding of who He is as we spend time in His Word regularly\\u2014on our own and with other believers at church. Therefore, when we are looking for a potential future spouse, we should seek someone who also has their identity in Jesus.\\nGod is with us, even when following Him means waiting for a godly person to pursue a romantic relationship with. Even if that means staying home on a Friday night when all our friends are out on dates. We can trust that God\\u2019s timing is always perfect, and He will be with us while we wait, giving us wisdom about the future. \\u2022 Anastasia Yoder\\n\\u2022 How can you glorify God in how you approach romantic relationships? What does a Jesus-centered relationship look like? To dig into this subject, check out Matthew 19:4-6, 1 Corinthians 6:9-20 & 13:4-7, 2 Corinthians 6:14-15, Ephesians 5, and Hebrews 13:4. \\n\\u2022 If you have questions about what this looks like, who is a trusted Christian in your life\\u2014such as a pastor, counselor, or parent\\u2014you can bring those questions to? \\n\\u2022 What are some ways you can encourage your boyfriend or girlfriend in knowing Jesus more deeply? \\nSo encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NLT)\\n\\xa0\\nRead Verses:\\nMatthew 19:4-6; 2 Corinthians 6:14-15; Hebrews 13:4'