It's my Lola's birthday today -- I'm not even sure how old she is but after 5 children, 10 grandchildren (with a couple illegitimates on the side) and 1 great grandkid I think she's been around a long time. Makes me think of my own fate. I'm already, well let's just say old enough to be married with kids and a Labrador, yet I'm single.
Singlehood. Is there even such a term? The spell checker underlines it in red. I enjoy being single because I get to mingle with other people, I think only for myself and not worry whether or not my decisions would affect someone else and I don't need to ask permission to go out and drink. It sucks though when you lay in bed at night and mope in the dark and you realize you don't have anyone to kiss goodnight. And in the morning you wake up realizing you're alone and have no one to plan the day with.
I could go on and on about the differences of being single and having a plus one but you've probably read a gazillion blogs about it. The point is, and I have 3: (1) Be content with whatever you have because both sides have it's perks and disappointments. (2) Wait for the right one if you are single. (3) God is preparing the perfect person for you.
I've been praying for the right one to come along but I always end up with the wrong ones not because God gave them to me but because I shut Him out and go my own way. I make them the "right ones" even if it's against God's will. And the end result? Pain. More pain after realizing what I've done.
2010. New year. New chances. New beginnings. I'm starting my year right and will not meddle with God's business anymore. I will move forward and will pray and will listen to God. Time is running out but as per God "I know the plans I have for you..." (Jeremiah 29:11). And while God is preparing the perfect one for me, I have to get busy preparing myself to be perfect for him for when he comes. Bring it on, God! :)
Singlehood. Is there even such a term? The spell checker underlines it in red. I enjoy being single because I get to mingle with other people, I think only for myself and not worry whether or not my decisions would affect someone else and I don't need to ask permission to go out and drink. It sucks though when you lay in bed at night and mope in the dark and you realize you don't have anyone to kiss goodnight. And in the morning you wake up realizing you're alone and have no one to plan the day with.
I could go on and on about the differences of being single and having a plus one but you've probably read a gazillion blogs about it. The point is, and I have 3: (1) Be content with whatever you have because both sides have it's perks and disappointments. (2) Wait for the right one if you are single. (3) God is preparing the perfect person for you.
I've been praying for the right one to come along but I always end up with the wrong ones not because God gave them to me but because I shut Him out and go my own way. I make them the "right ones" even if it's against God's will. And the end result? Pain. More pain after realizing what I've done.
2010. New year. New chances. New beginnings. I'm starting my year right and will not meddle with God's business anymore. I will move forward and will pray and will listen to God. Time is running out but as per God "I know the plans I have for you..." (Jeremiah 29:11). And while God is preparing the perfect one for me, I have to get busy preparing myself to be perfect for him for when he comes. Bring it on, God! :)