Today is a beautiful Saturday and It was exactly one year ago that I bought my 1st home. If you remember from my first post, I love to celebrate all types of anniversaries, so I went out and bought some fresh flowers, did a nice house cleaning and don’t judge me, but I bought a baby Carvel Ice cream cake. I find any reason to buy ice cream cake. 🙂 Besides, what better way to celebrate my anniversary.
The purchase of my new home was a huge deal to me, let me share why. I remember being 17 years old and having my whole 20’s and 30’s planned out. By 24 I would be married, by 26 I would have my first baby and by 30 I would be totally settled with my family of at least 5. I’m currently 33, no husband and no children. No worries folks, I’m not depressed one bit sharing that. I’m very proud to say that I own a beautiful and comfy home, I have a great running car, a beautiful family and church, I absolutely love my job and I have an amazing relationship with Jesus. My life is truly rich. When the opportunity came up about 15 months ago for me to buy my own home, I was very fearful of taking such a big step without having a man by my side to help out but I felt the leading to finally take a leap of faith. I’m very happy I went for out.
It’s funny how we make plans for our own lives without consulting the Lord. We think we know whats best for us and we try to get God to rush things for our own convenience. I have learned after being single for 10 years, yes folks, I have been completely single with no dates (by choice) for 10 years. If it wasn’t for scriptures like Psalms 37:4, “Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart.” I would be running around desperate, lowering my standards like many woman I know. I very likely would of been in a very unhappy marriage or even divorced if I would of rushed God’s hand and not waited. I am confident and fully trusting in the Lord that my waiting is worth it.
I’m such a better woman than I was when I was 24. My identity is so grounded in God that no conflict, storm or tragedy can move me. I know what true joy is and I once looked at submission as a curse word and now I see it as an empowering and beautiful posture to take. I love me, I love people, I know what it means to sacrifice and put others first, I know God is using my singleness to build me up for others. Singleness is a blessing, not a curse.
All you singles being faithful in your waiting, I celebrate you. I celebrate your courage to trust in the Lord with all your heart and not lean on your own understanding. All you married folks, I also celebrate you. Enjoy your wife or husband, love them with all you have and honor them. I learn from you. All you in waiting for something else, a job, to have a baby, healing, etc., let the Lord comfort you and consume you because it will come!
Are you a lady or gent in waiting (for anything in particular)? If so, comment below.
Glory, Grub & Grind 
I’m waiting for God to show me the way….in so many ways. Career, relationships (both family and personal), and direction within myself. Many times my life feels chaotic….scrambled. I guess I’m trying to find stability again. Solid ground, structure, peace.
Do you believe if we wait too long, and dont take action, that you might hinder yourself? For example, in finding that soul mate, or having children. Sometimes it may seem easier to walk away from it, or not put ourselves out there…take risks…get hurt. Remembering that quote mom used to say..”ayudate, y yo te ayudade”.
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Thanks for leaving a comment and being honest about where you are at this time in your life. I believe that as you are waiting for God to show you the way, the best route to take is focus on continuing to get to know God more by reading his word, praying and fellowshipping with other believers that have experience. As you do this, God will use the Word, people and prayer to guide your footsteps. In Proverbs 119:105 it says that The Word is a lamp into our feet which guides our path. If we go looking on our own thoughts, desires and out of nervousness time is passing, we will definitely not find God’s best for us. I truly believe that as I focus on God, that all other things will come. He will direct me to be at the right place and the right time to meet my future husband. Family always worries that we woman will end up single…i realize that all the time. They ask …Evelyn..whats going on…lol. Like something Is wrong I don’t have a man. Trust God…seek Him with all your mind and heart and he will direct your paths! Not sure who this is that posted..so you may already be doing that, so continue and it will all come to pass! T Thanks again for posting and supporting my blog!
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