"I Kissed Dating Goodbye" Book Summary

I know I went from Chapter 2 to the end, but it is better this way.

If you have read my blogs about "Master, Mission, Mate," you would find similarities in the stuff I would share. But I do want to share my experience with the book.

As I started reading the book, I found myself in a bit of a test. I found my eyes interested in a friend. As weeks went by, I found myself paying more attention to her than Jesus. She never died for my sins, but I found her more interesting nonetheless.

It seems like everyday we have to make sure our friendship is not going somewhere towards intimacy because both of us are not ready to be committed. Not because we are flirts or anything, but God has plans for us right now and a committed relationship is not one of them.

We tend to fantasize about our future. And we need more self-control. See, what is more important is our personal growths with Jesus Christ. God calls our single years of dedication as a gift. But we like skipping that God step and think of ourselves.

I was telling her how I am horrible at making pancakes. I want to eat them when I think they are ready when it is not cooked inside yet. But because I am so focused on feeding my hunger, I ignore the cooking process.

In the same way, God is telling me to wait; it needs more flipping and more time in the hot pan.

I will close with a three point summary of the book.

1) Place God first.

He has to be Ruler and King of our lives and our hearts. And if that means you have to put your interests in someone on the back burner, you do it.

2) Trust God.

This involves faith. It's easy to say we trust God, but fully putting dependence in Him and Him alone is what I am talking about. If I did not trust God, I would not wait to pursue a relationship with my friend. But I trust in my Savior and King.

3) Watch your mouth and actions.

Do not say or do anything that you do not want God to talk to you about correcting.

I hope this helps! I love you all.



God bless,
Anton