God Is a Matchmaker [Paperback]

Derek Prince (Author), Ruth Prince (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 1986

This book examines God's pattern for marriage and shows how it relates to our lives today.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Chosen; Reprinted edition (February 1, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800790588
• ISBN-13: 978-0800790585
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #651,954 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have for Christians Looking For A Spouse, December 3, 2002

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Pastor Roger "Roger R." (Chicago, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: God Is a Matchmaker (Paperback)

I was praying for a spouse for a long time. By suggestion of a Christian mentor, I got a copy of "Spirit Filled Believer's Handbook," also by Derek prince. I went to Amazon to see if he had anything else availible. Oddly enough, there were several titles, including this one. Not long later, I ordered a copy off of the internet. I'm certainly glad I did, too.

This book basically uses the Bible and lays down a foundation for the do's and dont's of finding a Godly spouse. In addition to using the Bible, Derek tells of how he met Lydia, his first wife. She died many years after they were married. Then, a few years after that, he met Ruth, his current wife. The 2 chapters on his wives and how it all happened really helped me understand the rest of the book.

But the best part of the book are the 2 chapters by his current wife, Ruth. Even though she only wrote 2 chapters, they are the longest chapters in the whole book. She tells what to do and what not to do in terms of looking for a spouse. While Derek's chapters were great, hers were different. Ruth tells of a lot of mistakes she made when she was married previously to Derek. Her chapters will help Christians avoid the pitfalls that she went through while she was seeking a spouse and her eventual and tragic first marriage.

Oh, I'm still praying for a spouse. However, this book has changed my prayers on the matter and what I should and shouldn't do on my end of things. It was truly an eye-opener. This book should be read by all Christians seeking a spouse and also by Pastors, deacons, elders, lay leaders, and people in the Christian counseling field. Believe me, it'll change the way you see courtship and marriage.

25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly Scriptural look at match making & marriage., April 7, 1999

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"hearthangel" - See all my reviews

This review is from: God Is a Matchmaker (Paperback)

Christian Divorce would be non-existent if the Body of Christ would follow Derek Prince's lead in finding a mate. Book begins and ends with Derek Prince's own love stories. Sandwiched in between are wise, insightful, Biblical references to this hot topic. Obviously led by the Holy Spirit, this is a must-read for every parent and unmarried person over 10 years of age, in the Body of Christ. Don't look for a mate, or send your teenager out into the "dating game" without it!!!!!

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars God is a Match Maker-Derek Prince, February 7, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: God Is a Matchmaker (Paperback)

This book is great. It tells the truth about what God has in store for those who wait on his best for a mate. Why He hasn't sent the one you're looking for yet and how to be at peace and what to do until He does sent them.