1. When BGR begins Dislikes the opposite sex Enjoys the difference Single out a special friend

2. Development of relationship You are not alone (Gen 2:19) Develop your character Learn to make friends & keep them Be a friend to others

3. To know your friends ( Gen.2:19b) Acquaintances Common friends Good friends Special friends Soul Mate

4. Choice of friends Suitability (Gen 2:20) Criteria and Preferences Compatibility

5. God – the match maker (Gen 2:21) God has His own timing God waits for us to mature Take time to see and choose (Gen 2:19b) Know your potential choice well Assessing your preferences (Gen 2:19-20)

6. Criteria & Preferences Confirmed before relationship Share same life in Christ (Gen 2:20b)

7. The Waiting Period Pray for your choice & yourself Relax and wait for God’s timing (Gen2:21) With obedience and good preparation you will know God’s choice for you.

8. Assessing characters Loving – towards God & parents Faithful – towards friends Reliable – towards work, study & play Generous – towards others Self control – towards commitment Health conscious – towards exercise, eating & sleeping habits

9. Lasting Relationship Leading to Life Partner in marriage Principles of Marriage Man & Woman One wife and one husband Married for Life – no back door only skylight