I don't get it..

[don(MI)]

Was not going to post this, but here goes...


I became a member awhile ago, and just have not posted anything at all.

Let me start off by saying that I am a Christian, one of gods children. I attend a non-denominational church, bible study, and am the Lords servant.

I am also 25 years old, hold an associates in Engineering, and have a full time job as an Engineer. I live in a rural area in michigan. Its a great state!


My life has not been to bad, the Lord has blessed me with many things that others do not have. And yea, I recognize my blessings! Life for me has not been perfect, Trials happen and through this we grow closer to God, developing our spiritual walk with Him daily. He is my strength, and the only reason I feel that I have made it this far in life.

Being all this said, The biggest struggle in my life is finding that awesome beautiful christian girl.

Seems like I have tried everything.

I am going to turn 26 soon, and don't understand why God will not fulfill that area of my life. I hear from friends countless times over the last 4 years, that it is all in His timing. But hey, when is that time up? I really would like to move on with life.

The more I think about the past, it almost seems like I should have attended a christian college, like Calvin or Cornerstone to find that girl. I can't change the past now, but I think I screwed up.

Thanks for listening, I just feel like I had to vent a little.

Have a great day! Don

 

[itsme1]

Have you asked God? I mean I'm sure you have. But have you asked God if he wants you to get married?

 

[Sparkey]

Hey Don!

I don't get it (also). My response is given here in the "college" forum because I too am a student and attend a local community college even though I am 58 years old -- so the concept of finding the "right one" has become for me transformed into that of a journey toward becoming content in all things.

Yours is a struggle that I identify with. I was glad to hear your praises of God, the originator of all blessings and would merely like to tell you what you already know: He is the one who Hears. I can say that I'm like Him because I hear ya (too).

~Michael

 

[don(MI)]

Have you asked God? I mean I'm sure you have. But have you asked God if he wants you to get married?

You know, I have prayed for years for the right christian woman. I have not prayed specifically for marriage.

In my heart, I know the Lord wants me to get married. I know that he wants myself and future wife to serve him, together. Its just one of those things, that I know. Can't explain that any better.

 

[Sparkey]

Have you asked God? I mean I'm sure you have. But have you asked God if he wants you to get married?

Although your question was not directed at me, I will take liberty and makes the assumption that you're a Christian and that you won't mind listening to my answer (too)? You may have read my confession that I'm in a similar situation as my fellow student, Don. I have asked if God wanted me to get married and have gone so far as to have asked Christian brothers to join with me in prayer and ask in faith that my desire be removed from me utterly if that is HIS will (I say this because it reflects how deeply men can desire the union that is spoken of by the Lord of All in all holiness).

But then, my situation is not the same of Original Poster - in that I'm at the twilight of my years so I've had more time for such experience.

The good news is that I, even today, hope for the answer to the Promise I hear from God. There is a marriage in my future (or so the whisper tells me) and I hear that with my whole heart. The only point of confusion that remains is this: To Whom? Will I be Your Bride, Lord?

 

[don(MI)]

Huh, thought there might be more replies to this thread.

 

[A.J.]

It is in your hardest times that God is closest to you. He presents challenges to deepen your faith. Fast for a couple days, and spend serious time in deep meditation and prayer, and in His Word. You might just find an answer. But God's Will is done on His time, not ours. Be patient, be faithful, and remember that God has a plan for your life.

 

[Dev]

Remember the story of Abraham and Sarah, God sometimes makes you wait.
It may be a long time, but if you wait, your reward will be great!