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They Can’t Complete You

God didn’t design dating (or even marriage) to completely fulfill you. And until you understand that, you will never be happy in a relationship, even if the other person is total #relationshipgoals. 

Jeremiah 2:13 NLT says: “For my people have done two evil things: They have abandoned me—the fountain of living water. And they have dug for themselves cracked cisterns that can no longer hold water at all!” In other words, your cup has holes it in, and water is spilling everywhere. 

A lot of our dating relationships are like that. We want to be loved, valued, and cared for. We want to feel brave, strong, and respected. We’re asking our boyfriend or girlfriend to fill a void only Jesus can. 

Every need you have can be met by Jesus. Every. Single. Need. 

There is nothing you are lacking when you have Jesus—even if He’s all you have. In Christ, you have everything you need. 

2 Peter 1:3 says that God has given us everything we need to live a godly life. 

When you recognize this, your perspective on dating shifts entirely. Now, you want a boyfriend or girlfriend to draw you closer to Jesus, not to fill an emptiness in your heart. 

If you’re currently dating someone, take a moment to ask yourself: am I putting this person in the place of Jesus in my life? Am I giving them more attention—maybe even worship—than God?

If you’re currently single, are you looking forward to a future relationship to “complete” you? (Real talk: It won’t.) Recognize that in every season, even while you’re single, God is more than enough.