STOP, LOOK, AND LISTEN

Love. What is this thing called love?? We have love for our family, friends, spouses etc. When you get to a certain age people begin to ask you when you're gonna be getting married, where's the babies, where's the significant other, etc. When people question you, you then begin to question yourself. Should I be in a relationship? When am I going to get married? Who am I suppose to be in a relationship with? Is there something wrong with me for not being in a relationship? Am I suppose to be single? Will I be single forever? All of these questions. The one question that we sometimes forget to ask is what does God want for me? What does He want for our lives? Who does He want us to settle down with? As people we often listen to what our friends and family say. We listen to what our heads and hearts are telling us. At these times in the midst of all the advice, words, suggestions, etc., we should stop and listen to what He is trying to tell us. STOP, LOOK, and LISTEN! Stop worrying/doubting, Look with your spiritual eyes, and Listen for God's voice. It's easier said than done. I know. I know. But that's what He's telling us to do. He knows our hearts desires and His word says (Ephesians 3:20-21) that He is able to do immeasureably more than what we can think or imagine. His word tells us that He knows the desires of our hearts and wants to give that to us abundantly. Rather than listening to our own feelings, and our friends/families thoughts, we should just do as He says and wait patiently. In the mean time, while we wait, let's focus on allowing Him to work on us, in us, and through us. I mean I know personally that when it's my time and God reveals to me my husband, I want to be ready. I want to be ready for my future husband the way God wants me to be. And, I pray that He continues to work on my future husband in preparation for me. So...we must remember to focus on Him, stand on His word, have faith, and be patient. STOP, LOOK, and LISTEN.....God's got a plan. (Jeremiah 29:11)