In his book, Keller hit me right in the depths my heart when he says, "There are many in the world that have not found a romantic partner and they need to hear the Lord say, 'I am the true Bridegroom. There is only one set of arms that will give you all your heart's desire, and await you at the end of time, if only you turn to me. And know that I love you now.'"
Whoa. Definitely needed to hear that. I think for some people marriage becomes their savior. "If only I was married my life would have meaning and purpose and I'd be satisfied." Lie. I'm going to be honest, I've thought this. Often. But I know it's not true. Nothing and no one can ever take the place of Jesus in my life. When something/someone does, they are worshiped. They are idols. It's sick and I'm totally disgusted by it.
In this season of life, I will be content in my singleness, knowing that Jesus is far better than anything else or anyone else. He is enough for me.
This does not mean I'm becoming celibate or anything crazy like that. I'm still on the market. But I'm not on the prowl. I went out this weekend (I know, shocker.) and noticed what girls do to get attention from guys. It's so sad. The guy is supposed to pursue the girl, not the other way around. I can't help it if my standards are too high. You can blame that on Jesus and my daddy.
"You may turn out to be a great guy, and maybe even my husband, but you cannot ever be my life. Only Christ is my life."
This video pretty much sums it all up. He is worth the wait.Whoever he is.
"Who can I turn to who is so beautiful that he will enable me to escape all counterfeit gods? There is only one answer to this question."
Here's to dethroning idols in my life and waiting,
This has been out in the open for me as well, lately. I hope you're doing well Shannon! God bless! I'm sure your future husband is praying for you, just as much as you are praying for him, and you both will be in a rock solid foundation of the Lord!
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