My Love,

Waiting for you seems impossible some days. That's just total honesty. I am quite sure you grow impatient as well. Patience is a quality that I have always struggled with. It is sad but true. Honestly, I am tired of people telling me to stop twiddling my thumbs in a corner and get to work on this marriage business. I am wearied with the unspoken idea that it’s my obligation to get married. People have me constantly thinking that I need to “get to work.” I say, “Waiting on God is the work.” The think tank says that if I want to get married then I need to “get moving.” I say, “Waiting on God is moving forward.” I have been to seven weddings this summer, and I still have two more weddings to attend in a few months. It has gotten to the point where I dread going to weddings. We have all been there. It’s tempting to look at friends and family who are engaged or already married and question God about where your spouse is. I encourage you not to let negative thoughts discourage you while you wait. This is what we need while we are waiting.

Power

We need to have the ability to stand on the Word of God and His promises. Don’t waiver; don‘t doubt. We need to be committed to what the Word says, loyal to the Word, and loyal to God.

Tolerance

We can accept the waiting period. We were given self-control. We need to be walking in the Spirit. Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit. Jacob waited for Rachel for 7 years. I've waited this long... I can wait for you a few more years. Prayerfully, it won't be 7 years!

Fortitude

We don’t need to fear while we wait. Don’t look at your age and think marriage won’t happen for you. God did not give us the spirit of fear, but of peace, love and a sound mind. Philippians 4:13 says you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you. Your family and friends can’t give you this kind of strength.

Praise

While we wait, don’t complain, praise! The children in the wilderness complained because they were not getting to the Promised Land fast enough. Even though God provided everything they needed until they got there, they still complained. God got tired of it, so He told Moses to tell them that they will have what they confess with their mouths.

Persistence

Be persistent. Keep thanking God for what He is going to do. Speak into existence what we are waiting on. Write it down, put it somewhere you can read it every day. We need to be determined that we will be married to the right person.

Ministry

We do not need to be focused on our own sad problems. You and I need to invest in other people's lives. We need to be focused on loving Jesus. We need to be loving people. This is not meant to be a distraction, we are called to Minister to our brothers and sisters! Ministry does not stop when we are married.

Until The Day.