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Monday, December 7, 2009
Relationship (part II) Something that a friend mentioned recently strengthened my conviction on this topic. For many people in the church, maybe this year is the season whereby it is their time to get attached. But for me (& also for her too hence this comment she made), it may not be due yet in God's planning schedule. The church has been encouraging people to get attached, and people ARE getting attached by the tens of hundreds in 2009! To the point that it is a little bit overwhelming...around me, I witnessed some godly attachments, but there are also certainly some unwise ones...but in the midst of all these, where do I stand in God's planning schedule? When is my time? I think it is very important that we are not rushing God, that's number one. If it isn't the ripe season yet, it will never work out without God's blessing in the relationship. Secondly, it is very important to know for yourself, what God is speaking to you in this aspect of your life. Indeed, the church may be on this movement, so people around are getting attached at a faster pace, and conversations are often revolving around this topic. It seems like it has become part of our church culture lol! But it is so important to heed the voice of God, and even place it above the voice of your Pastor, close friend or CGL. I'm not saying that we should become disobedient towards our spiritual authorities. Just that we must exercise wisdom and discernment. Not everything we learn from a preaching applies to us right NOW. It maybe meant for us to keep in in our hearts, until the right person appears. It takes maturity and determination to stand strong in the midst of a seemingly "church culture". Haha. It really does because we can be tempted time and again to take the shortcut. But end up settling for something short of the will of God. Which won't last, of course. =\ There is added pressure too from family members, and other well meaning friends...and they aren't always helpful. =p Because it will be a challenge to convince that person WHY you are not getting attached, since it is something that's between you and God and sometimes, not even a fellow Christian may be able to fully understand your position. Hence, my prayer would be to keep my foundation in the Lord strong...not compromising my standards, but instead benchmarking it against God's standards. And wait. =) And with all my heart pray for that person to become the person God has wanted him to become...so that when we meet, we are ready for each other. So meanwhile, I'm gonna make sure I am moulded into a better person from inside out! =) Labels: contemplative, revelation 1:55 AM
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