A very many many years ago, my good friend John, sat me down and got me to prepare of list of characteristics that I wanted in a wife. I then prepared a list and the top 2 items on my list are
1. Must be a Christian that is active in ministry
2. Must understand and appreciate my sense of humour
My decision to stick by this list has resulted in having a much smaller pool of 'potentials' than many of my friends. I see them hooking up rather quickly and (from my perspective, at least) rather easilty.
I have been repeatedly chided by friends that I am too rigid and I am too picky. Am I?
I have been struggling with similar questions and the post on James blog is one that I agree with.
Why do so many people out there assume that singleness is a problem? Why is it not possible to be single and yet live a fulfilling life.
I think that it is possible, provided that we have the right perspective and also if we have Jesus to fill the need for relationship in us. Jona's blog entry has highlighted to me that there are ladies out there too who practice the preparation of a list and of evaluating the potential spouse objectively by this list, not by our emotions of the moment..
I've been single now for about 5 years now. I intend to stick to my list and if that means that it is not yet my season to move into a relationship...Amen to that.
Thursday, May 4, 2006
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