Growing up in the South, it meant that teenage girls were supposed to have a boyfriend and be ready for marriage by the time you were out of high school. If you didn’t then you were expected to find a job and maybe find a future husband there or at college, if you could afford to go. That was a lot of pressure for a young woman, who may not have the self confidence she needs to be in a healthy relationship.
Paul, in his letter to the Corinthians said it is better for you to be single, so you could be about the Lord’s work, than if you were married, because being married would be a distraction. So by reading 1 Corinthians 7:32 would you say that you could still serve the Lord if you were dating someone? I know it would be hard, unless he was as dedicated to serving as you would be.
Waiting for God’s best may not be easy, but it is so worth it. He may not want you to be married. He may want you to be a missionary that travels around the world telling others of His love for them. He may want you to get married in your forties. Whatever God’s plan is for you life, make sure you are praying for clarity and not what you want. Ask him to give you a peace and comfort while you kneel before our heavenly Father and give him your heart and let him bring you his best.
Let’s pray,
Father, I want to do my best is serving you. Show me how I need to do this in order to bring blessings and honor to my life and glory to yours. Thank you for what you do for us. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
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thanks, tina! the greatest comfort comes as we endeavor to do our best to submit to God and DO what His purpose and plan are for our lives, right? thanks for the reminders! <3
Yes, that is right Coleen. It is hard to be still and listen for something you want so very badly!
You are so right Tina…waiting for God's best may not be easy, but it's worth it! I wish that I had waited and not married the first guy that I thought was for me. Can you believe that was one time in my life where I didn't really wait on His answer? I definitely won't make that mistake again <3 Thank you for your blog on today 🙂
At least you have learned to listen for His voice.
Thank you.