When I was accepted to go on The World Race, there was one thing that was holding me back from going. Just ONE thing…
If I go on The World Race in July 2012, then I will be committed to being single until at least May 2013, which will be the end of the race.
Why was this holding me back?
One of the greatest desires of my heart is to have a husband and children.
If I go on The World Race, I will put the desire of having a husband and a family on hold.
I want a husband that will be there for me through thick and thin.
I want to be blessed with a large family.
I want to have my own children.
This is when I come to realize that my wants are not in line with God’s plan for my life right now.
This is when I come to realize that God’s plan is greater than my own.
This is when I come to realize that I need to lay my life at His feet and know that He’s going to take care of my future.
This is when I come to realize that God has a reason for this period of singleness.
One of my favorite passages of the Bible is Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. Let me share with you the first verse, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven:” Under the note for this passage in my Bible it says, “Humans have little or no control over times and changes. The eternal God sovereignly determines all of life’s activities.” I think this passage and description speak for themselves. God in Heaven has a plan.
I believe that God is working in my future husband’s heart right now.
I know that God is working in his heart to show him how he can lead his future family.
I know that God is teaching us how to love ourselves before we can love each other.
I know that God is at work in both of us to perfect us to be ready for our wedding day.
I know that God has a reason for this period of singleness.
Do I fear the Lord enough to be praised? I don’t think so…
God is creating me into the Proverbs 31 woman that will one day be perfect for my future husband.
Alas, I know that God has a plan for this period of singleness.
He wants me to learn what it is like to love like He does.
He wants me to put Him first in every. single. situation.
He wants me to fully know, trust, and understand that He has a reason for this season.
He wants me to be made into the Proverbs 31 woman that my husband deserves.
He wants me to seek Him with all that I have.
He wants me to pray for my future husband.
He wants me to be all His until at least May 2013.
Lastly, I leave you with a quote….
“A woman’s heart should be so lost in God that a man must seek Him to find her.” ~Anonymous
