What do we mean by partnership??
A partner is someone you are married to, or have a sexual relationship with.
A partner is someone who has a business and shares the profits.
A partner is someone you are having an activity with.
From the above definitions, we come to a conclusion that anybody can be a partner in marriage, sexual relationship, business. In any of the above types of relationships, a partner may decide to quit when things are not going the way as expected, except in marriage.
By God's standard of marriage, a partner cannot just decide to quit marriage no matter what happens. Marriage is a life business! The moment you go into it, you cant come out till death parts.
Therefore a life partner is a man or woman you choose to live the rest of your life with, either in joy or sorrow , in riches or poverty, in sickness or in health, till death do you part . As such ,anyone you choose to marry is not just your partner but your life partner!
So whether you choose the right person or the wrong person, he or she remains your life partner as soon as you enter a marriage covenant.
Knowing the will of God
Marriage is so crucial that one must be sure of God leading him or her before entering into marriage covenant with anyone.
Knowing God's will in the choice of a marriage partner is a pre-requisite to a joyful marriage for singles, who desires a blissful marriage must seek the face of God both male and female, for direction in making a choice of a life partner.
Why is it necessary for one to know the will of God? This is a question many singles ask today, yes, it is very important to seek Gods face before going into marriage.