Dating on Purpose ☕💓

Pastor Petr Rattay speaks at 08. 02. 2026 Dating on Purpose Today’s culture says love is something you fall into by accident or emotion. But a strong marriage is never accidental—it is built with wisdom and intention. Dating on purpose means choosing a solid foundation over fleeting feelings and learning to love with vision, not impulse. 1. Character Over Chemistry Chemistry sparks attraction, but character sustains love through storms. Look beneath the surface: how do they handle pressure, disappointment, and responsibility? How do they treat those who offer nothing in return? Attraction brings you together, shared values keep you together. 1 Samuel 16:7 2. Purity and Boundaries Boundaries aren’t walls; they are fences protecting what is sacred. Purity honors your partner as a whole person, not an object for gratification. Sexual intimacy is designed for the covenant of marriage. Self-control and respect today prepare you for lifelong faithfulness. 1 Corinthians 6:18–19 3. Communication as a Safe Harbor Dating trains you for marriage. Hard conversations don’t get easier later—they multiply. The goal isn’t a conflict-free relationship, but one that knows how to repair. Practice effective listening—repeat what you heard before responding. James 1:19 4. Time as an Investment Intentionality continues after the wedding. Protect focused time together: daily connection and one dedicated date night each week. Guard this time from work, entertainment, and digital distractions. 1 Peter 4:8 5. God at the Center A relationship centered only on each other is fragile. When God is at the center, neither partner carries the weight of being everything. Growing closer to God draws you closer together. Ecclesiastes 4:12 6. Building on the Rock Dating on purpose isn’t about finding the perfect person, but becoming the right one. Spiritual and emotional maturity today is the greatest gift you can give your future marriage. Build on the Rock, and storms will shape you—not destroy you. Matthew 7:24 Zobrazit v YouVersion Welcome to Heart Prague Church! Join us for a powerful time of worship, prayer, and an inspiring message in both English and Czech. Whether you're watching from home or anywhere in the world, we’re so glad you're here!📖 Service Details:🕙 Time: 10:00 AM & 12:00 PM (CET)📍 Location: Heart Prague Church, Prague 6 , Czechia (Livestream at 10am & In-Person) 🗣 Language: English & Czech 🌍 Are you new to Heart Prague? Learn more about us here:➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://heartprague.com/en/i-m-new/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🤝 Get connected with other Christians & find community:➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://heartprague.com/en/get-involved/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠❤️ Would you like to give or donate to our church?➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://heartprague.com/en/give/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🙏 Stay Connected:👍 Like & Share to invite others to join.🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a service.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#HeartPrague⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#ChurchOnline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#Prague⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#Livestream⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#Worship⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#CzechChurch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#Faith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#SundayService⁠⁠⁠⁠