OreoSoleil is offline OreoSoleil Post #11  May 13,2010, 9:36pm
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You have a great point -- I think many times God tells us to wait -- Psalm 27:14
 
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Gary21228 is offline Gary21228 Post #12  June 29,2010, 12:00am
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I think this is where the Lordship of Christ comes into play. What if He does say "no?" He's absolutely entitled to that. He purchased you, and the chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. Glorify Him now. You will enjoy Him forever.

I honestly believe that if He has no mate for you here on earth, He Himself will fill your heart with joy and contentment and reassurance of the depth of His own love for you.

Ruth Bell Graham said it so nicely, when she said, "God isn't nearly as concerned with your happiness as He is your holiness." Set yourself aside for His purposes and He will bring you happiness. It just might not be in the form of a spouse.
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My hunch is that some people have a hard time finding a suitable mate so they blame it on God rather than their own ineptness.
 
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This is so much more complicated than God saying no. Sometimes, often in my darkest moments, I believe this. But God also says that we are not meant to be alone. Then I just get mad at God. But that's not fair either! I always have a part in the puzzle that is God in the world. Am I not putting myself out there? Are there just really fewer men of my age and interest and passions out there than I'd like to believe? (That sure seems to be true if e-harmony matches are any indication.) Or, when I'm honest with myself, am I just more comfortable being single than I think I am? I'm sure at peace with it - most of the time - though I'd like to find a good man who wants to be with a good woman. Sounds simple, doesn't it?
 
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Wow, if only God answering us were really that black and white as YES or NO... I find that God frequently answers me several other, not so desireable (by me) but just as lovingly (by HIM) manners and ways! Like for example; maybe, wait, later, right after you ??, right after I (God) ???, as soon as MY WILL in this other matter has been fulfilled then YES... or... you get the idea I think huh? God's timing is what is so difficult for us to grapple with here I think, I may want and even think I need an answer, (yes or no) immediately (or sooner maybe BUT God might have the answer I want at a different time, or the answer I don't want ultimately but which I need to wait on knowing regardless of it being NO! Really, I think the best approach is FAITH in the fact that God does answer ALL prayers, according to HIS will, perfectly and in HIS perfect time! REST IN HIM as the Bible says, "Be Still And Know That I am God"! Amen ;o)
 
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