tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15586840.post7119106858370619385..comments2023-09-22T13:40:32.452-04:00Comments on Looking to please God, not man: Teacherbughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12081708938092640285noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15586840.post-34854027672097242742008-11-23T23:25:00.000-05:002008-11-23T23:25:00.000-05:00Hi. I found your blog from the KJV site. Listen,...Hi. I found your blog from the KJV site. Listen, I know it is hard to wait. I have a 20 year old daughter who fears she will be an old maid because so many guys don't even begin to come close to our standards. But if Katelyn is to be married God chose that young man a long long time ago. If she isn't he will give her the grace to handle it. I know it gets lonely. I know you hope that those dreams will come true. Bless your heart. Don't ever sell yourself short and just keep waiting on the man of God's dreams for you. You WILL be glad you waited. Lord Bless You, Cathy in KentuckyCathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03187242710483378568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15586840.post-63903291500654881682008-11-08T07:23:00.000-05:002008-11-08T07:23:00.000-05:00NicoleThis is the first time I've been to your blo...Nicole<BR/>This is the first time I've been to your blog, but this post really spoke to me. I am a pastors wife, I was a youth pastors wife for ten years, so I have seen alot of young people make decisions during that time. One time in particular stands out to me. We had a young lady in our church who was very godly and sold out for the Lord.<BR/>She lived alone (due to family issues). She was twenty-five already, and had watched one after one of the young ladies she had grown up with get married. She became very discouraged, and began "dating" a man she worked with. He was a believer but a worldly one at best. Soon, her standards began to wane and she was on a downhill slide. BUT, all the prayers that she had prayed that the Lord would help her find the right mate were honored and the Lord brought these desires to the forefront of her heart. She surrendered her life to the Lord fully, if it was His will that she remain unmarried, she was okay with that. The very happy ending is this....just a short time later, a very godly young man (that she had not even met) came into her life, they began getting acquainted, and soon married. She has testified many times, that she almost made a terrible mistake by picking her own mate, instead of waiting on God. She now has a wonderful marriage built on their faith in God, and two beautiful children. Don't get discouraged, keep your faith, God will send you a wonderful, godly mate, one that is perfect for you in every way, IF<BR/>you just wait on Him. God Bless You and I will be praying for you!<BR/><BR/>P.S. I hope it didn't sound as if I am trying to "mother" you. =)<BR/>Just wanted to offer some words of encouragement.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18037832286534256413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15586840.post-89252304739545301212008-11-07T23:44:00.000-05:002008-11-07T23:44:00.000-05:00"And he gave them their request; but sent leanness..."And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul." Ps. 106:15<BR/><BR/>God gives the best direction of all. When I was your age, not too long ago, I was in a relationship for 2 years with a guy who wanted to be a missionary to the Jews. He was one of the only guys at my church (you know how that goes in independent Baptist churches), and at that time he was in the Marines. This was something I prayed for and God gave me my request, but inside I didn't feel His peace. This guy brought up marriage and even gave me a promise ring along with so many other promises that he didn't keep. I was getting older and I so wanted to be married serving the Lord with someone. Am I married to him now? No, and I praise the Lord that he didn't allow me to make what would have been the biggest mistake in my life. I still reap today for making the choice of dating him instead of letting God make the choice for me. I say all that to say, don't try and rush a relationship. If this guy is not taking the time to communicate with you and gives you the lousy excuse of being too busy, he isn't worth your time. You can always make time for the things you want. I'm not bitter, but I've learned through my mistakes of trying so hard to make a relationship work. If it's the Lord's will, things will just fall into place because it will be guided by Him. You don't need confusion in your life, I'm sure you have enough to worry about. I know that it's hard, but I personally would lose the guy's number, email address, and so on, and let him chase you. Be unavailable, and don't be waiting for his call or email. Have fun and live your life. He can't miss what he hasn't lost. Let him go and if it's God's will, He'll make it impossible. Remember: It's better to be single than to be married to the wrong man. You're never alone, God knows what's best and He is always in control. Please don't take offense to my comment, it is only meant to be a help. Have a great week! I'll pray for you and your decisions!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425645401206097129noreply@blogger.com