This week I returned home from college for the summer and have seen all the faces I have been missing for the past several months. I have ran into old classmates, teachers, friends, family, and mentors. Although "how is school" is a very typical question asked of me, a more common question is "are you dating anyone?" ........... the answer of course being "no" then followed by another question.... either "why" or "isn't there some good boys in Raleigh?"
On top of this question being asked of me 1,234954 times I also work in a bridal boutique 8 hours a day where weddings consume my every thought. As if weddings were not on my mind enough I have spend the majority of my time out side of work planning, celebrating, and working on events related to a wedding I will be in next weekend.(side note: for the baccalaureate party we went salsa dancing.. SO FUN) ....WEDDINGS, MARRIAGE...... these words/thoughts have consumed my life lately.
Well, the story goes like this.... people don't understand it but I am completely continent single. Though I want so bad to meet that Godly man that I will one day join together with, I don't know him (or at least don't think I do), and am content in knowing God's time is perfect.
Often when expressing my singleness I am criticized and told my standards are "too high" and that I need to be more open or excepting. My standards are very high, but in a very healthy way. God commanded me (and you if you were wondering) to be equally yoked and that is what I plan on doing. I will be single the entirety of my life if that is what it means to follow this commandment.
My brother also asked me this oh so famous question saying, "when are you getting married Jordan?" I responded telling him, "when i find a man who loves me and loves Jesus." He said, "well Daddy loves Jesus." Yes my Dad does love Jesus! I can't marry him, but he has been a great example of what a God fearing man should be. He has set my standards high.
My brother Trent also has plans of when I will get married. In his kindergarten class two little kids were talking about how they were boyfriend and girlfriend and were going to get married. Trent responded to there conversation saying, "MARRIED?, why are you talking about married? ..... that is what you do when you graduate from NC State!"
Though Trent thinks he has it figured out, I really don't know when that time will be, I don't know when my answer to that famous question will be yes, and I don't know when God will lead that Godly man to me. What I do know is that I have a God who comforts and directs my path. I have a God who has a perfect plan. And I have a God who's love is enough for me... without the love from anyone else. I pray that each of you can share this view with me and enjoy your waiting just as I am.
"But if we hope for what we do not see, with perseverance we wait eagerly for it." -Romans 8:25
“We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.” - Romans 8:28
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Jordan, you are so right on with your standards. You know too many people whose relationships have not lasted. Happiness and joy can not rest on the presence of a person in our lives. Even when God reveals to you the right person to share your life and dreams with, God Himself will be the source of the contentment you know today. My love and support Ma
hehehe so cute that he suggested your dad for a husband... what a sweet brother!
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