Finding Holiness

I've spoken to different friends about love and relationships, and they have agreed with me about the fundamentals - finding someone with similar values, finding someone who respects you, finding someone who you see a future with. But how do you know who is the right person for you? When you're dating someone, will God tell you after a couple dates - "He's the one; your journey of searching for a spouse is over!"

I'm no expert in love, but I believe a significant other is supposed to lead you towards God and holiness. If they are leading you to sin, they are not the right person for you. I also believe that you should not settle for someone who you only feel lukewarm about. Do you want someone marrying you who only feels lukewarm about you? Or do you want to marry someone whose heart leaps for joy at the very thought of you?

Love is not about finding perfection; it is knowing that you are perfect because you are created in the image of God - even in spite of all your sins.You are only complete through God's grace and love.