December 9, 2012
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Church was rough today. I got all weepy during communion and felt like a little child clinging, crying to Jesus. He must be very patient with me because I’m so whiny to him.
I couldn’t stop thinking about how Advent is waiting, longing. I drew a parallel about how I’m longing so much for marriage. Sometimes my heart feels sick with yearning. Advent is good because we know the joy that came into the world in Jesus. And we yearn now but we know He’ll come again. I don’t know if God has a husband for me. If God wants me all to Himself, I hope I feel peace in that.
Either way, I want to enjoy each day knowing my very life is in God’s hands. I belong to Christ and no one else. I am my beloved’s and HE is mine. I shall hold onto hope that God’s way is the best.
If I already know my future husband, may I be kind to him. If I don’t know him, may others be kind in my stead. And if he doesn’t exist, may I inspire future husbands to love their future wives, and vice versa. Christ be glorified. Come quickly, Lord Jesus.
Comments (17)
Can I ask how you can think about a husband AND ask jesus to come quickly at the same time? I mean, doesn’t that end your chance for a husband if we all die and say, go to heaven?
I just wonder things all of the time.
@z_stands_for - Jesus is much better than a husband. I would much rather Jesus return for us than to get married. But if I’m going to be waiting for Jesus my whole life, I’d rather have a husband with which to wait.
I hope you find that special guy! I was pretty lucky in that regard, though I haven’t gotten married yet. It seemed like you were pretty close not that long ago though, so maybe that was preparing you and next time it will be for real! Good luck
Right now, Sister, the Messiah is the best husband you have.If you wait, He will bring you just the right man into your life, and you will be blessed. Remain blessed. Bro. Doc
I know that God knows your longing because He made you that way. In fact, we sometimes forget that He did. It is completely normal and natural for you to want to be married, however, it seems as if it gets harder each year because our society has created a bunch of ungodly wimps for men that are neither manly nor godly.
Don’t fall for the old trite Christian come on of, “Just when you least expect it, God will provide someone for you.” Instead there are some good things you as a godly woman can do: 1) Focus on your devotional life of drawing closer to the Lord, not in order to seek a husband, but to draw close to Him! 2) Allow yourself to date, not for a relationship, but for the enjoyment of dating, and keep yourself righteous as you do. 3) Make yourself available by getting out there and meeting new Christian people. Find other Christian churches or organizations of Christian adults that meet together for game nights, activities, or dating! 4) Find some good mature Christian women your own age and a few that are older, whom you can confide in and have them pray for you and meet with you regularly for Christian accountability, shopping, and advice on dating.
Lastly, do not let marriage be your focus to the point you drive people away from you. You do not want a prospective relationship to bolt for the door when you show up in a wedding gown! ;>) Each morning, talk to the Lord and say, “Jesus, today you may have something or someone new for me today, do not let me miss it or them!”
I pray this helps, and if it doesn’t… well, I will pray your heart’s desire is meant in the perfect timing of His grace.
Call me, if you like. I am always here to talk with you.
@PastorBlastor - you remind me of edwin louis cole. and also your comment is the best because it is the truth.
@samirababy22@datingish - your site: flagged and reported.
@ltcted - I’m not sure who you are…
La zheep de mademoiselle et ici! Votre zheep! Onnnk, onnnnnk!
@ltcted - Oh. Hi.
Ojai!
Michael and I have been praying for you for quite a while, Amy. We shall continue to do so.
I’m not going to tell you what to think or how to feel. I’m not going to tell you what to do or even what I think you should do. I mean, if we get to be better friends, and the situation calls for it someday, maybe…but in THIS comment, I shall only offer up information for your consideration.
Marriage is… …rather anticlimactic. As a believer, you understand the wonder and beauty that this partnership brings. BUT! Honestly, I don’t…really…FEEL married. It’s like…living with my best friend. Except harder, because we have to REALLY work as a team in EVERYTHING and it’s…FOREVER. (well…until we die.) And having great sex without guilt is wonderful, but it…doesn’t…stop…the urge to have sex. Satisfaction abounds, and yet…there’s still a temptation that doesn’t necessarily go away. What I mean is that being married has been an awful lot like not being married, except that it’s more complex.
Oh! My!
God gave you this wonderful gift of life!
Live it!
Don’t wait for a husband! Don’t wait for God or Jesus!
Live your life! Love someone!
Love your father, love your mother!
Love your sister, love your brother!
Love a friend, love a stranger!
Love a baby, in a manger!
Get going girl!
Live your life!
Dance!
Sing!
Love!
Good Luck I have reached out to many women, and have had many reach out to me. YHWH is in control of me single at 33, and he is also in control of a female friend of mine single at 40. But I tend to have more sympathy for those who serve others and are kind to all those around them including those seeking them. I too have been the subject of unwanted attention, but I respond to every message with honesty, and kindness. I have found a positive outlook attracts more… but that’s just me.
Little sister with the gift of song
May you receive that which you long
Our Lord bestow
To His beloved below
May His provision exceed
Your every need
Be well.
Revelations 22:20 “…….. Even so come Lord Jesus”
don’t go looking for a husband. Instead go in search of Jesus will. Seek to draw close to Jesus. As you do so, Jesus will lead you. When the time comes, without you knowing it , he will gently bring the one he has chosen for you, gently closer to each other, because he will be seeking to draw closer to Jesus and to do his will also. When Jesus time is right, he will introduce the two of you. Things will be right, and the two of you will agree in Jesus.
Ecclesiastes 4:12
New International Version (NIV)
12 Though one may be overpowered,
two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
In marriage, it is not only the man and woman that matter. As the scripture above says, a cord of three strands is not quickly broken. In any marriage relationship there need to be 3 strands, Jesus is the 3rd, and the strength of the relationship. He is also the peace, and the comforter. he is the glue, and the bond who loves you both. I wish you the best, as I pray for this type relationship myself, someone close I hope, but wait as Jesus wills. This I have prayed sincerely about, who knows. I hope you he brings you the right one for you too.
Grace and peace from the Lord to you this Christmas and always.