Wednesday, April 22, 2009

On my heart

Over the last few days I have been thinking about a few things....and these three ladies specifically have been on my heart: Kim, Megan & Kristin.  They all are three single and all three love the Lord Jesus.  I have committed to praying for them everyday.  You see....I was once there.  I was a single gal in my late twenties wanting nothing more then to find a man to spend the rest of my life with.  I had dated some guys in my early twenties and late teens...two specifically I thought I would marry...sorry Kyle & Luke...I don't think you'll ever read this, but...if you do...I still care about both of you and without the experiences I had because of you two I would not be the woman I am today.  You see I believe God had a hand in both of those relationships.  The circumstances evolving from them taught me to be the woman I am now.  Isn't that crazy?  Well, not really.  HE knew...knew what would happen.  I look back now and say WOW....God...you are AMAZING!!  Kyle ended up married to a sweet, sweet girl I went to high school with and I love her...she is PERFECT for him.  In fact, we go camping with their family every year.  Luke married Kim and had FIVE count them....FIVE girls....I do not know Kim or Luke's FIVE girls...they live in Texas.  But...I have heard from friends that Kim is perfect for him.  I think of me and my infertility....how would that have been???  Hmmmm......God knew, see???  Through both of those relationships I learned not to let a man, except Jesus, rule my life.  You see, my identity is not found in Aaron, it's found in my Jesus!!!  That is one of the sweetest things Aaron has ever said to me early on in our dating relationship.  I had worked so hard to let Jesus rule my life...and to give my relationships to HIM.  When Aaron and I married on December 5, 2003 we each married "God's Best".  That's right...we waited...but, oh my, was that hard.  We waited, sometimes, not patiently, for the ONE God had for us.  I'm praying that Kim, Megan & Kristin will find God's very best....SOON!!  Because, you'll find him when you least expect it...sometimes, like me...when you had given up.  Will you pick someone in your life to pray for everyday??  Join me......

2 comments:

Kristin said...

Oh, thanks Ape. I need that. When I write a simliar blog entry, I will have to say "When I was a single gal in my 30s...". I am still learning!

kimberly said...

how crazy that i have randomly found your blog!! I read several and somehow, wormed my way thru to this one. crazy how small our great big world is sometimes....i knew I somehow "knew" you when I got to this post:) anyway....i just want to say...beautifully written...i so remember all those same feeings! and it makes me smile to know that ppl say that I am perfect for Luke:) I love him dearly and think that he might just be perfect for me!
Now...since i dont really "know" you...please forgive me for asking this...you have a sister? and its you who send us the christmas cards, correct? I think so, but sometimes I get confused on who is who....I do know this....Luke and his whole family speak very highly of you! Now I am ramblng! ha! I enjoyed reading your blog!