At times I have become frustrated with some people when discussing the relationship issue. When I’ve mentioned that I’m single and I would like to be married, they have answered with some platitude like, “Well, just ask God” or “Pray about it.” As if I had somehow not thought of doing this for all these years, and completely neglected to pray to God about the situation!
….To “just ask” sounds simple enough, but as an older woman wanting to get married, what exactly am I asking for in this world of complex relationships that we live in?
What man would make the best husband? A man who has never been married? A divorcee? With children? Without children? Widower?
Should I try internet dating? Speed dating? A long distance relationship? Blind date?
Modern relationships seem like such a minefield that it would appear easier not to bother with marriage at all, but I am not going to go down the “living together” route, I don’t think it’s a choice that my Heavenly Father would advocate and I would like His approval.
…. So because God is wise and has better judgement than I do, I am asking Him to provide a good husband for me and to help me to prepare to be a good wife.
I am asking God to remember to answer my prayer, just as He remembered Hannah when she asked Him for a child.
“The Lord remembered her and in the course of time Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, ‘Because I asked the Lord for him.’” (1 Samuel 1:19-20).
Nothing is impossible for God.
Be encouraged.
From the book In the Waiting room – finding hope and inspiration when facing disappointment, by Paula J Campbell.
Copyright ©Paula J Campbell 2016