BBQ and beer…Don’t be surprised if someone says, “I’ve been looking for a good church.” Or invite to your next small group gathering, i.e. On your Adventure Date, bring some fliers from church, or make up some business card-sized invitation cards, and just hand them to as many or as few people as you like during the date.
So often, all it takes to bring someone to the Lord is a simple invitation. “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.You will be blessed, and pleasantly shocked at the welcome reception. It’s powerful, paradigm shifting and an awesome work. Don’t be afraid to love someone enough to share God’s love. Many people are yearning to hear about God’s love and hope. This one can take some guts, but you will be surprised that God is working in people’s lives before you ever mention God’s love. “…and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday.See someone hungry? Feed the hungry and you will be blessed. Food is a blessing, and for some people, food is luxury. Bring food to a shelter or a friend in need. ” - Galatians 6: 2-10īuy someone a meal, and bless it with them. Let us not become weary in doing good …Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. “Carry each other ’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ … A man reaps what he sows … whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.Maybe it’s stopping to help a roadside tire change, or carrying grocery bags for someone at the store, or paying for someone’s coffee behind you, give your parking spot away, let someone cut in front of you…Let God guide you and be willing to pitch in. With your eyes wide open, you never know what or who may come into your path. “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.It’s a form of encouragement that has legs. Then, simply lean over to tell that person, you have prayed a prayer of blessing on their lives and talent. Pray to yourselves, asking God to use you somehow. Ask God to bless that talent for his good. Maybe you could throw in a few bucks, but how about something different. Say you come across a musician playing on the street, and God gives you a nudge to do something. God may lead you to an individual who you feel some sort of kinship. “…pray for each other … The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.Another idea is to do a prayer walk, and just walk through your neighborhood or downtown area in prayer. You may offer to pray for that person at that moment, asking “is there any way I can pray for you tonight?” Or you could just pray with your partner for that person, and let them know you did.
You may come across someone struggling with a major life issue. Let God lead your time, and be available to help with one, or any combination, of these ideas. Think modern-day “Good Samaritan”on a mission to do random acts of kindness.īe prepared to exercise your faith muscle. Open your eyes and hearts to people, situations or issues that come up where your presence may be a pleasant surprise. But, this time go with God as your chauffeur. Thank God for “this night, this girl, and this opportunity to be together.” Establish your intention to do good as a higher priority than doing the typical. Decide your next date will have a purpose, beyond the usual dinner and entertainment.
The “anything-but-typical date” might look something like this: Thoughtfulness + imagination + God’s purposes = unforgettable So for your next date do the math before that nice(ish) dinner and movie. That’s right, they like to see and sense a man of faith for sharing what’s most valuable with them interpersonally. Now – add God.Īfter unconditional acceptance and emotional intimacy, women rank spiritual intimacy at the top of what they want and desire from a man. New girlfriend? Wife of many years? This reality with you never goes bad, spoils, or fails to elevate her relational adrenaline and connection with you. They are the two main ingredients of unforgettable memories. But research shows that unpredictable and risky brings great rewards for the relationship – mainly memory muscles! Any man who wants a serious win with his woman (the bragging to friends kind) must understand this one thing: she loves thoughtfulness and imagination. In the “dating” universe predictable is synonymous with forgettable.
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