For a long time before meeting him, I had my doubts about how much I'd enjoy being married. Even though I knew I wanted marriage and family, I thought I'd miss some of the "advantages of being single" that many in the church mentioned over the years.
It's true; we're still in the Honeymoon stage. There's still time to miss some of those "advantages," but it may be that not missing anything about being single is one more evidence of God's preparation, His timing and my maturing. If that is the case, I am grateful.
You may be surprised at the number of times I think about my marital status while I'm running errands, at the gym, in church or even watching T.V. It seems my thinking often moves in that direction when I see other people. I'm glad to wear Matt's ring and his name.
It's nice to be around other people and no longer wonder when I will meet the man God has for me or wonder if I ever will meet him. I've met him and we are one. There is such peace and comfort in that truth in my day-to-day life.
When I see match.com or eharmony commercials, they no longer strike me with the same force they once did. There was a time those commercials were a painful reminder that it hadn't happened yet. Now I see them and my heart fills with gratitude that I'm no longer in that stage of life.
If you are single, dear friend, remember as you read this that our Lord is faithful and good. If you have a desire to be married, boldly ask God for two things like I did: 1. that He will fulfill that desire of your heart by providing you a godly husband and 2. that He will do now whatever it takes to prepare you to be successful in marriage. If you are sincere in your prayers, you may have some work to do in preparation just as I had to do. If so, it will be worth it.
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