she is far more precious than jewels

Preparing for a Future Relationship While Single

Reflecting on Proverbs 31:10—“An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels”—Madison considers how she can prepare for a future relationship while single.

Key Takeaways

• Use the single season for spiritual growth. Rather than treating singleness only as something to wait out, Madison encourages drawing closer to God. She acknowledges that loneliness can make this challenging.
• Work on yourself before entering a relationship. She considers whether she is caring for her health, feeling good about herself, and developing the skills needed to sustain a healthy relationship. She sees this as ongoing work, not something to put off until marriage is near.
• Be thoughtful about modesty and seeking attention. Madison describes modesty as a personal struggle and wants to avoid seeking validation through how she dresses or presents herself.
• Recognize and manage personal temptations. She does not say that going to a bar or using a dating app is automatically sinful, but believes these situations can invite temptation. Her practical approach is to avoid triggers she finds difficult to manage—for example, keeping chocolate out of sight when she tends to overindulge.
• Let relationships develop rather than forcing them. Madison believes there may be several potential partners who are compatible to varying degrees, rather than only one soulmate. She encourages trusting God with the timing and direction of a love story.
• Aim for quality and discernment. She interprets “who can find?” as a call to become someone prepared for a healthy marriage. She also encourages women not to chase attention that could lead to unsuitable relationships.

References and Items Mentioned

• Proverbs 31:10 and the ESV Bible
• Bars and Christian dating apps, discussed as situations that may invite temptation
• Chocolate
• The gym and exercise

Speaker: Madison