Being nearly 30 years old I thought I would have been married by now, had my children (twins), 2 dogs and this big house with a garden. A lot of women are desperate to get married but since saying ‘I do’, most of them have complained that they got married too soon, some are enjoying their marriage and some are simply fighting for their marriage. It made me realise that women shouldn’t be so quick to rush into marriage but spend time in God’s presence so that they can be whole when they enter into marriage.
I could have probably married years ago, giving in to all the "match making" of my friends and family, or better yet, picked someone out for myself. But I don't trust my own judgment in this vital area of life. Proverbs 3:5 says trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Marriage is such a sacred act, something that perfectly demonstrates Christ's love for us, His bride. When the time comes for me to walk down the aisle, I want to make sure the man I'm gazing lovingly at is the one God chose for me!
I have been enjoying my singleness and God has been my husband and I have prepared myself spiritually and mentally. Most women seem to think that the wedding is all that matters. As for me, I am waiting on the promises of God. Of course there is no Mr Right but there is a right one that God has for me.
Isaiah 49:23 ‘Kings will be your guardians, and their princesses your nurses, they will bow down to you with their faces to the earth and lick the dust of your feet; and you will know that I am the LORD; Those who hopefully wait for Me will not be put to shame.’ I know through my waiting stage there is a lot God wants to teach me and I have a whole lot of things yet to learn. I can only pray I'll remain open and teachable. Ladies, He wants our "waiting room" to be a joyful experience. He wants us to "enjoy the scenery" and not dwell on the destination only. When we really understand that His way and timing is absolutely perfect, then we are able to solely trust Him. When we trust Him, even when we cannot see, we will be able to receive the true contentment that only Christ Jesus can offer us.
Ladies enjoy your singleness and know that God has that someone for you and don’t get to that place where you become desperate and end up with nonsense. Pastor Douglas always says ‘marriage can be good but if you marry the wrong person it can be hell on earth.’
As for me, I am waiting for my Adam.