Do you ever read someone else's post and think, "when in the world did she crawl up in my brain and get those thoughts outta there?" I mean, it's just like they said exactly what you think? BigMama's post this morning is exactly that.
It's not that I've really been thinking a lot about this lately, but when I read her post, I was agreeing and shaking my head and saying, "me, too!" to so many things! Like when she talks about her early twenties and how she was a "hot mess". . . me too. And when she talks of finding those guys who look so good on paper but it's just not "there", it's okay to let them go. Yes. It. Is.
How do I know?
After messy relationships and emotional break ups, I was turning 25 single. Totally single. But it was also that birthday that began a relationship that on paper seemed really good. He had a great job. He was friends with lots of my friends. He was handsome. He was fun.
But he was also mean. He could be a big ole' jerk. And he never went to church with me, much less prayed with me.
So, almost a year later, I got ballsy enough to walk away. To be alone again. And to wait on God. While just about all of my friends were head over heels in love with their hubbies or fiances, I was again alone. And waiting.
And would you believe what God had in store for me? Yeah, you know the end of this story. . . . a few months later, I met Tim in a Bible Study group that I'd avoided going to for months. I kept saying I didn't want to go to a singles' Bible Study because it would surely be a meat market. Not for me.
God's definitely got a sense of humor! Because it was that first night at Bible Study that I met Tim. And it began a beautiful friendship based on God. And God's best for me continues to amaze me day after day.
BooMama says it best when she says, "all I can do is keep my eyes on the One who knows everything in my heart and trust that He knows what's ultimately the best for me. He hasn't let me down yet."
And, just as BooMama does, I'm closing with this verse. You single ladies out there, CLAIM IT!!!!
"No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him." ~ 1 Corinthians 2:9
What are you waiting on? Go over and read her amazing post NOW!!!
10 comments:
Great post, B! I love how God is always behind the scenes, working things out for us!
Awesome post! I'm so thankful God is in control of our futures!
Tim made that Bible study a meat market. Grade A baby!
So, so true. I was positive I'd never love or let myself be loved...was in a dark place about 2 years ago due to circumstances within the small group I was in (2 affairs + other sexual addictions) and honestly was over it.
Enter God...and Anthony...to show me that there is a better way!
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Thanks for sharing this today!
What an awesome story of how the Lord led you to your Hubby! That is just awesome! I haven't been to BigMama's blog in forever. Off to check it out!
I read her post and it was a good one. And the verse you shared is so true. We can't imagine all that God has planned for our lives!! I bet it's some good stuff!!
Great post!!! "better than I can even imagine" "exceedingly abundantly above all I could ask or THINK!!!"
God continues to exceed my imagination, which makes me wonder how I can doubt His plan from time to time. I am so grateful He is in control and that you were patient. I love your and Tim's story and how the Lord's faithfulness is so clear in it.
I love this post. what a great story of God's amazing plan for our lives. :)
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