God Is a Matchmaker: Seven Biblical Principles for Finding Your Mate

by Derek Prince, Ruth Prince

Overview

God is the divine matchmaker, and this is His plan for you.

Marriage is God's sacred creation, a beautiful gift for His children. But too often we fail to leave the choice or the timing to Him.

In this revised and expanded edition of his bestselling book, well-known Bible teacher Derek Prince and his wife, Ruth, reveal God's true plan for you and your future spouse. In addition to sharing their own real-life love story, Derek lays out seven biblical steps to finding your mate. He will also help you answer tough questions, such as

· How can I know if it is God's will for me to marry?
· How can I prepare myself for marriage?
· How can I find the mate God has appointed for me?
· What is God's plan for remarriage?

Full of inspiring testimonies from people who found their perfect matches by following these principles, God Is a Matchmaker also offers special counsel and material for parents, pastors, counselors, teachers and youth ministers involved with those preparing for this exciting time of life.

When you discover God's pattern for marriage, you will experience His perfect gift: a match truly made in heaven.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781441263353
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	06/15/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	93,362
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Derek Prince (1915-2003), founder of Derek Prince Ministries International, wrote more than fifty books. Educated at Eton College and Cambridge University, he also studied at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. His way of explaining the Bible in a clear, simple way has helped millions build a foundation of faith. His daily radio broadcast and podcast, Derek Prince Legacy Radio, reaches listeners around the world.

Table of Contents

Foreword 7

Introduction

Part 1 My School of Experience

1 The Voices of Bride and Bridegroom 13

2 Lydia 25

3 Ruth 37

Part 2 The Divine Pathway to Marriage

4 The Gateway 55

5 Attitudes to Cultivate 63

6 Actions That Lead to a Successful Marriage 75

7 A Man Prepares for Marriage 91

8 A Woman Prepares for Marriage (by Ruth) 105

9 The Role of Parents and Pastors 129

Part 3 Special Situations

10 Divorce and Remarriage 143

11 The Place of Celibacy 159

Part 4 Ruth's Story

12 "Meet Me in the King David" 173

Subject Index 205

Scripture Index 213