"But if the physical or personal is entirely (or mainly) what attracts you and these are your highest priorities, then your problem is not with the women around you. Your problem is with God. The more you are in love with the beauty of Jesus Christ, the more you will be attracted to what you see of Him in the woman you're dating and the more important it will be to you. The less you love Him, the more important other things about her will become, things like her figure or style."
Boundless
The article at Boundless was directed towards guys. However, I have long since had similar thoughts about physical attraction. It isn't that we shouldn't be attracted to someone. God designed us to be attracted and attractive to others. It is whether we are seeing with Godly eyes or allowing our physical reactions to propel our desires.
I have a friend who is engaged. I love her to death, but recently I challenged her to consider whether her fiancée was the right man for her. He is a good guy there is no disputing. However, I had to ask her if he was the right man to be the spiritual leader of her home and the future father of her children. Her hesitancy was strong. Their relationship has been a roller coaster and I believe she thinks the ride has smoothed out. I'm worried for her though because married life isn't easy even if God is present. My fear for her is she is approaching her marriage like a rom-com. 90 minutes to a happily ever after.
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