One thing I've noticed this V-day is that there are a lot of sisters who are bitter. OhMyGoodness!! What is that about? Valentine's day is all about love. And love is God...and God is love. So what you don't have a romantic partner yet? Thank God for that. He's getting you ready for your intended and He's getting your intended ready for you. There's no sense in getting with someone and neither one of you are ready to handle the other. That spells disaster. Believe me. I've been living the pure hell of a couple that was not meant to be together. My parents apparently got together because of lust--Stayed together for the children and to save face with their respective families-- And are still together, because after almost 50 years they don't know anything else to do. Are they in love? Yes and No.
Yes. Because they actually care about one another's welfare. But that's easy. Love thy neighbor.
No. Because they are always at each other's throat. To complete the above passage of scripture...love thy neighbor as thyself. They certainly don't love each other as if they are loving themselves. It is also possible that neither one has self-love. I can believe that.
So. Be careful what you pray for. God hears and answers prayer so you will get what you ask for but it may come with something else that you never wanted. My mom told me she prayed for a man with the same first name as hers ( she has a unisex name...you know-- like Tracy, Bobby, Sandy, etc.) And I thought to myself....'is that all you asked for from the All Mighty, Powerful, Sovereign God?' I mean, while you've got His attention, you should at least ask for a man with good character qualities like--
Heavenly Father. Send a man who is sold out to God, a praying man, a working man who wants to love one woman, loves kids, and animals. A man with direction and vision. A man who wants nice things for his wife, family and himself. A man who is employed, an entrepreneur, who is working and is willing to continue to work, and be creative. A man who is clean and is a gentleman. A man who is willing to learn and willing to listen. He is not intimidated by but very supportive and encouraging of his mate's gifts, talents, abilities, education, money, and beauty. He loves his mother and treats her with the utmost respect.
Yes, this is my prayer. God, please hear your daughter this evening. And if I've left out any good thing, I know that you will throw that in as well. And the bad, well, you will give me the grace to handle it--for I realize that I, too have shortcomings...You know, like my temper and times when I whine instead of work. Cover my faults in love as you cover his--for love covers a multitude of sins. Be it far from me to have the same type of marital relationship as my parents. I desire a marriage as You originally designed. Transparent. Loving. Caring. Honest. a real Friendship. Romance. Sharing. and Companionship. I love You, Lord. I honor and adore You. You are the center of my joy.
Thank You, God for being my Husband, my Provider, my Friend.
In Jesus Name. Amen.
Now sisters--be prayerful instead of bitter...borrow my prayer if you must--but pray you must. Don't leave the most important decision in your life up for chance.
Happy Valentine's Day!
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