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When God knows you're ready for the responsibility of commitment, He'll reveal the right person under the right circumstances.Joshua Harris
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The right thing at the wrong tme is the wrong thing.Joshua Harris
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The world takes us to a silver screen on which flickering images of passion and romance play, and as we watch, the world says, “This is love.” God takes us to the foot of a tree on which a naked and bloodied man hangs and says, “This is love.Joshua Harris
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A Woman's QuestionDo you know you have asked for the costliest thing Ever made by the Hand above? A woman's heart, and a woman's life--- And a woman's wonderful love. Do you know you have asked for this priceless thing As a child might ask for a toy? Demanding what others have died to win, With a reckless dash of boy. You have written my lesson of duty out, Manlike, you have questioned me. Now stand at the bars of my woman's soul Until I shall question thee. You require your mutton shall always be hot, Your socks and your shirt be whole; I require your heart be true as God's stars And as pure as His heaven your soul. You require a cook for your mutton and beef, I require a far greater thing; A seamstress you're wanting for socks and shirts--- I look for a man and a king. A king for the beautiful realm called Home, And a man that his Maker, God, Shall look upon as He did on the first And say: "It is very good." I am fair and young, but the rose may fade From this soft young cheek one day; Will you love me then 'mid the falling leaves, As you did 'mong the blossoms of May?Is your heart an ocean so strong and true, I may launch my all on its tide? A loving woman finds heaven or hell On the day she is made a bride. I require all things that are grand and true, All things that a man should be; If you give this all, I would stake my life To be all you demand of me. If you cannot be this, a laundress and cook You can hire and little to pay; But a woman's heart and a woman's life Are not to be won that way.Joshua Harris
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True love isn’t just expressed in passionately whispered words oran intimate kiss or an embrace; before two people are married, love isexpressed in self-control, patience, even words left unsaid.Joshua Harris
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In the past, the starting point of my relationships was what Iwanted instead of what God wanted. I looked out for my needs andfit others into my agenda. Did I find fulfillment? No, I found onlycompromise and heartache. I not only hurt others; I also hurt myself, and most seriously, I sinned against God.Joshua Harris
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The joy of intimacy is the reward of commitment.Joshua Harris
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Every relationship for a Christian is an opportunity to love another person like God has loved us.Joshua Harris
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Having a girlfriend was no longer my greatest need. Knowing and obeying Him was . I wanted to please Him in my relationships even if it meant looking radical and foolish to other people - even if it meant kissing dating goodbye.Joshua Harris
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We want to stay on the straight and narrow path and serve God, yet we continue a practice that often pulls us in the wrong direction.Joshua Harris
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...for Christians typical dating can often be a swerver - an approach to relationships that wants to go in a different direction than the one God has for us.Joshua Harris
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Intimacy without commitment, like icing without cake, can be sweet, but it ends up making us sick.Joshua Harris