As I re-read these six paragraphs for the third time now, I remember the thoughts the Lord put on my heart after reading this for the first time almost two years ago. I highlighted many sentences, BUT this particular one stuck out, “courageously determine to pursue Jesus with your whole heart, soul, and mind”. I had never heard it put like that before. Those words changed me. It was then I started to think about what a relationship with Jesus could be like. Surely it couldn’t be like having a husband here on Earth, could it? I remember specifically asking God that question. Over the next few months He gave me reason after reason why it is not like having an earthly husband, IT’S BETTER.
I know what you are thinking because I thought the same things. How can God hug me when I need a hug? How can God really talk to me? How can I ever have my dream wedding with God? The Lord showed me the answers to all of these questions, and much more.
I have felt the Lord hug me before, His hugs are real. It has been few and far between, BUT I tell you what, it was the BEST feeling I have ever felt. I am confident HIS hug feels better than a husband’s hug. The Lord talks to me every day. He talks to me through His LIVING word, through the nudges he puts on my heart and through prayer. We talk face to face, I just cannot see His face, but He sees mine! Ok, here comes the tricky one, the dream wedding. SIDE NOTE: Prior to reading this chapter, I had never thought of God being my “fiancé” this revelation intrigued me, and it also changed my dreams into God’s dreams for me. Post having this revelation, I trust completely in the statement “The Lord gives me the desires of my heart” (Psalm 37:4). This does not mean I will definitely get the wedding I have always dreamed of. This statement means I will DEFINITELY get the life God has dreamed of for me.
Let this sink in and let’s think about this quote on page 22 “It will require a determined heart and more than a little courage to wrench ourselves loose from the grip of our times and return to biblical ways”. Our times say you have to be married to be happy, you are miserable without a man to love you, and hold your hand. You are incomplete without having a house full of kids and a perfect husband to go along with it. Turn on television and all you see are “couples” that validate these ideas. Watch any romantic movie and it leaves you falling for a false sense of what real love and real relationships are all about. Look at the Bible and you will see the truth. Nowhere in the Bible does it support the idea that you need a man to be happy, complete, or satisfied. In fact, the Bible tells us, all we need is God.
Colossians 2:10
So you also are complete through your union with Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority.
Philippians 4:19
And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.
Psalm 63:5
You satisfy me more than the richest feast. I will praise you with songs of joy.
I know there are some of us, including me at times, that know these truths, and are comforted sometimes by the words the Lord and loved ones give us. But what about the times these words are just not enough because we still are eating alone on a Friday night? We are still missing something to make us feel complete in Christ. The Lord spoke to me my missing piece, “You were created for more than a marriage here on Earth; YOU were created for a perfect marriage in Heaven with ME, your Heavenly Bridegroom”. WOW, Thank you Jesus for being my match made in Heaven. When the encouraging words no longer bring me comfort the Lord’s words always will. Knowing that I am created for God, for HIS purpose, for OUR relationship- will always be enough for me, even on the nights I have to order take out for one.
This is what God has shown me will bring a lasting comfort and how we can truly be satisfied solely in our heavenly fiancé. We must train our mind, body, and soul with heavenly training. We must go on a journey to find your satisfaction in God alone. You must not sulk about having a ring less finger; you must EMBRACE the perfect, never-ending love of your perfect fiancé in Heaven. When your mind gets filled with thoughts or feelings that are not from God, you must pray instantly and get rid of those thoughts. Vow to God to love Him first, and to trust Him to guide you in the plan He has for you. Pray about the desires He has for you. Learn those desires, accept those desires, and live out those desires. That is where you will be the happiest and feel His hugs!
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LET’S PRAY:
Lord, I thank You so much that You love us perfectly. I thank You that You have a beautiful plan for us. I ask that You help each and every one of us to live for YOU alone. I ask that You get rid of any desires that we have that are not what You want for us. We trust that Your desires are not only best for us but will also bring us the fullest measure of joy when lived out. I ask for Your continued comfort and that we are able to experience Your hugs! We love You so much, Amen.
You’re Assignment:
Please answer any of the questions in the comment section below. What is your missing piece? Is it the same as mine? Do you believe God really is your match made in Heaven?
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God Bless,
Diane
