Questions of the Heart:
-Is there really only one perfect match - one soul mate for each person?
-What's the difference between having standards and being too picky?
-Are all the really great ones already taken?
-What's the best way to meet the person who's right for me?
-Should I take matters into my own hands, or should I wait for God to bring him or her to me?
-How do I know God's will?
-How does one really know he or she is in love?
Whew! Quite a list. But actually, if you look at the questions again, you will find there is one pivotal question. If you answer this one, all the rest will come into focus. The pivotal question is, Can God's will be discovered?
Can God's will be discovered - or Will I Ever Find Mr. or Miss Right for Me?
There is ample evidence from the Bible that God's will can be discovered. The Scriptures use many phrases to assure us of God's leadership, including "He leads me beside quiet waters," "guide me in your truth," "your word is a lamp to my feet," and "seek and you will find." Of this one thing you can be sure: God wants you to know His will even more than you want to receive it! [Comment: God does not necessarily promise a mate when you seek Him. What He does promise is an abundant, meaningful life.]
The question is not, Can I find God's will? but rather, How can I find God's will?
First, if you want God's blessings, then live a life He can bless. Having a mate is just one kind of blessing. Proverbs 18:22 says, "He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord." However, check out what the apostle Paul recommends in 1 Corinthians 7:6-9:
I say this as a concession, not as a command. I wish that all men were as I am. But each man has his own gift from God; one has the gift, another has that. Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I am. But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.
God says singleness can be a gift! Okay, so how do we know we're not choosing someone else present?
To discern God's will, start with the known. In the Bible, God provides several verses that explicitly say, "This is God's will for you."
Adapted from "Single Men Are Like Waffles, Single Women Are like Spaghetti" by Bill and Pam Farrel.
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2 comments:
I really think the book "Boy meets Girl" answered plenty of these questions, because as one would know, all of us have at one time or another crossed these questions. loL~
Indeed, start with the known. From my recent readings from the book of Matthew, it says that,
Matthew 22:37 (NIV)
Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.'
This cannot be compromised by any other forms of love.
Matthew 10:37 (NIV)
Anyone who loves his father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me;
As seen from Scripture, until we love God, and find our full satisfaction in Him alone, any other earthly relationships only serve as distractions.
But the great thing is this. Once we love Him as such, not seeking love from others, and if it is His will, He will surprise you with an earthly companionship. ;)
Even if He doesn't, one will not gripe about it, since the full satisfaction of love is already met. :)
Opz.. I forgot to state that I adapted it from "Single Men Are Like Waffles, Single Women Are like Spaghetti" by Bill and Pam Farrel.
Unlike the author, I didn't think of that many questions. My only question is "Who will be The One for me that will help me love God more?" Hahaha.. Even if I couldn't find The One, I guess I will be fine.
Agree! Find our full satisfaction in Him alone, for it is something the world cannot provide.
Thanks Lionel for sharing!!
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