Love is beautiful, but growth gives it structure. Many relationships collapse not because of lack of feelings but because of lack of maturity. Before you offer your heart to someone, make sure you’ve first developed the person behind that heart.
Proverbs 24:27 gives simple wisdom: “Prepare your work outside; get everything ready for yourself in the field, and after that build your house.” In today’s language—work on your life before you build a relationship. Spiritual growth, emotional healing, and personal responsibility are foundations no romantic excitement can replace.
When you rush into love without growth, you expect someone else to fill the gaps you refused to deal with. But when you grow, you bring stability instead of neediness, and partnership becomes purpose-driven rather than pain-driven.
Take time to heal from past wounds, strengthen your relationship with God, develop discipline, and learn communication and patience. These are love’s true currencies. Growth won’t make you perfect, but it will make you prepared.
The right person can complement your journey, but only you can complete your own becoming. Don’t rush what God is still shaping. When you grow first, love finds you whole—not waiting to be fixed.
Prince Victor Matthew
Hope Expression Values You
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