In this blog post we talk about making a spouse list to help you find your perfect partner and whether it’s a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Should we have lists for what we want in a partner? I do believe it\u2019s important to be clear on what you want, not to be so closed off that you don\u2019t give people a chance, but to ensure you and a potential partner are in alignment. For example, if God has called you to be a missionary in China, you\u2019ll need a spouse who will either support you or feel that same calling. You don\u2019t have to do the exact same thing, but your spouse should encourage what God has called you to do. I think of Billy and Ruth Graham – he traveled the world preaching and teaching the gospel, and having his wife in his corner made a huge difference. She sacrificed just as much as he did, even though Billy Graham was more on the front lines as an evangelist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re going to make a list, I think we need to know why you have one. This is not a list about preferences like how much money they make or how they look. Instead, your list should be non-negotiables. Here are some reasons why it\u2019s good to have a spouse list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019m not going to tell you what to have on your list. Everyone has different things they want. Again, this is to guide you so that your list isn\u2019t about superficial things and you don\u2019t miss out on what God may have for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n