Love That Builds

Samantha had long wondered if signing up on justsinglechristians.com was the right choice. She prayed for the right partner but didn’t want to force anything. Eventually, she thought: “Maybe God can also use this tool?” So she created an account, filled out her profile, and left the rest in His hands.

A few days later, she noticed a message from Benjamin. His profile stood out for its simplicity—no boasting about achievements or exotic vacation photos. He wrote about the importance of daily Scripture reading, the value he placed on prayerful silence, and his dream of a relationship built on faith. From the very first messages, Samantha felt she was talking to someone special.

Their correspondence lasted several weeks. They spoke about their favorite psalms, shared quotes from spiritual books, and told stories of how faith had guided them through difficult times. Benjamin enthusiastically wrote about Psalm 121, which gave him courage, while Samantha admitted she often returned to Psalm 23, which filled her with peace.

Finally, the idea of a first meeting came up. Instead of choosing a busy place, they agreed on something simple—a picnic outdoors. “It will give us time to talk calmly, without hurry,” Benjamin wrote. Samantha readily agreed.

They met on a Saturday afternoon, with the sun gently warming the park and a light breeze stirring the leaves. Benjamin spread a blanket on the grass, and Samantha brought a basket with homemade sandwiches and fresh fruit. There was nothing extravagant—simplicity proved to be the perfect backdrop for conversation.

At first, they talked about small things: work, family, favorite vacation spots. But soon, the conversation turned to what truly connected them.

- What passage of the Bible means the most to you? - Benjamin asked.

Samantha smiled and replied:

- Psalm 23. ‘The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.’ To me, it’s a promise that even in the darkest valley, I am not alone. And you?

- For me, it’s Psalm 121. ‘The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.’- Benjamin paused for a moment, then added - It reminds me that God truly directs every step I take.

Their conversation flowed on. They discussed books that inspired them, sermons that left a mark, and even their hopes for the future. Samantha shared her desire to one day lead a small prayer group, while Benjamin talked about wanting to take part in mission work.

At one point, they fell silent, simply listening to the park—the birdsong and the rustling trees. It was a silence full of presence, not awkward but natural. Benjamin looked at Samantha and said:

- You know, I feel like this picnic is more than just a meeting. It’s the beginning of something that can truly build.

Samantha felt her heart race. 

- I feel the same. - she replied. - Maybe this is how God answers our prayers.

Time passed quickly. As the sun began to set and the park grew quiet, they both knew they wanted to meet again—and that they wanted to build their relationship on shared values, not just fleeting emotions.

In the weeks that followed, they met regularly—sometimes for a walk, sometimes for prayer. They discovered that their conversations never lost depth, and their time together brought increasing peace.

Samantha and Benjamin’s story shows that love doesn’t always begin with grand gestures. Sometimes it begins with a simple picnic, a conversation about psalms, and two hearts ready to trust God.

Because true love—the kind that builds—doesn’t come from chance words. It grows where two people put God at the center and allow His values to guide their path.