1.) If I pray for God to to allow me to meet the man that He wants to marry (someone of deep faith, loves Him, and me, etc.) ...do you think He will be involved in circumstances so I will meet him? (For ex., There is a man I am very interested in at church, but I haven't had the chance to even speak to him because of circumstances I only get to rarely get to see him) If he (by chance was the man for me(rare as it could be I know---just saying for example) , would God manipulate our schedules so I could get to know him)?
2.) Also, wouldl that man know that I am right for him and be drawn to me too?
2007-09-27 08:33:20 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I don't believe my pray is selfish. God knows me heart. (I will do God's will with or without a partner in life). I just want someone who will carry out God's will with me. God didn't intend for man (nor woman to be alone.) That is why he provided Eve for Adam.
2007-09-27 08:41:32 · update #1
Thank you for all your answers.
2007-09-27 08:50:39 · update #2
Pray to God, but row away from the rocks.
In other words, Pray, but work towards what you want, don't rely on a miracle to provide for you.
There was a joke:
A man lived along a river. One day, it flooded. As a group of rescuers came by on a boat and offered to take him to high ground, he replied "No Thanks, God will protect me.".
Soon, the water rose to the point where it forced him to the top floor of his home. A motor boat came by to take him to safety and he said "No Thanks, God will protect me".
Soon the water rose some more and forced him to the roof of his house. A helicopter came by to take him to safety and he replied once more "No Thanks, God will protect me"
Finally, the water rose even higher and he drowned. When he got to Heaven, he went before God and asked "I had faith in you, why did you not protect me?". God replied "I sent you two boats and a helicopter, what more did you want?"
You don't know how God will present your destiny. It may fall in your lap, or you may have to work for it and finally earn it.
Given that people tend to appreciate something more if they fight for it, I would bet on things not being so easy.
2007-09-27 08:36:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I'm a firm believer that things don't "just happen", they aren't a "coincidence", or "luck". On the other hand, I don't believe in "fate", either, where we have no choice in the matter. I believe God is interested in every aspect of our lives, but he gives us a sound mind and the instruction in the Bible, and he intends that we use it. However, having said that, I also believe that God wants us to ask him for personal guidance in the decisions we make in life, especially the major ones, and that would definitely include marriage. So I think you are wise to ask God to bring a man into your life who has the qualities that you desire.....and the qualities that God knows will compliment your personality that you aren't even aware of. If this young man is the one, however, I don't believe God will necessarily "push" the two of you together. In other words, if neither you nor he make a move, God isn't going to drag you together. I believe God works in "natural" ways more than he does in "miraculous" ways. Make an effort to speak to this man if you are attracted to him, even if it means altering your "schedule" or "circumstances" drastically. Remember this: you cannot steer a vehicle that isn't moving; likewise, God can't "steer" you in the right direction if you aren't willing to "move", either. Step out.....sometimes God helps us answer our own prayers.
2007-09-27 08:50:44 · answer #2 · answered by transplanted_fireweed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone has a different belief system in this...but I don't believe there is one specific person for you. I think that folks are apt to believe that because God is timeless, so He sees your life begin, occur and end at the same time...But i don't believe there is a "The One" and if you miss him, you're done. God isn't that unjust.
If you want a great prayer, pray on their behalf...whomever they are. Pray that he has a great day, that if he is sick that he heals, etc.
As far as being "right" for someone goes...let your heart be open and receptive to love, but then go on living your life...and if love should happen into your life, take a chance on it, and love bravely. If it fails? Lean on God to mend you and help you learn things from it. If it succeeds? Invite God to be a part of it.
Best wishes.
2007-09-27 08:43:40 · answer #3 · answered by Constellation 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Kelly,
sure God could do that and even more! He wants to hear you tell Him everything that you want. Don't forget to pray for His will to be done....and be open to that. I have to remember this next part too....but don't run ahead of God....because a lot of times if you do then you get lost or off the path some. Yes, I have heard amazing stories..just like what you are saying...about couples getting together after they prayed. I will pray for you too...that God will give you the desires of your heart when you put Him first in your life. Don't forget to thank Him.
On-call Prayer Warrior
2007-09-30 07:26:26 · answer #4 · answered by bethy4jesus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the desire of your heart is to have a mate, God has a mate for you. If you keep your eyes on the Lord and stay in His will, you will meet the mate that God has predestined for you. You just pray and tell the Lord, not my will but yours be done, from your heart. If this man is for you, God will set up a divine appointment. Seek ye first the kingdom of God and all of these things will be added unto you. "These things" include a mate and you will not have to manipulate or do anything to meet this guy "if" he is the one for you. God will just bring him right along side of you and it will happen in His timing. God bless you!
2007-09-27 08:50:41 · answer #5 · answered by Christina L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Word says "he who finds a wife, finds a good thing". So from the standpoint of which comes first...it would be the man who will be drawn to you.
I saw my husband 2x out about town and never said anything. I just saw this guy and thought..wow...but I was not going to approach him. On the third time I saw him, he saw me first (i.e. he FOUND me) and I havent been able to shake the sucker since (lol)...seriously though...what you should pray is that God prepare you for your husband. You surely dont want him that God has for you to come and you dont know how to be the wife/helpmeet he needs. Focus on being that Proverbs 31 wife (in practice) and when God knows you are ready..that man will walk up to you and find his good thing.
2007-09-27 08:45:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) God created you and everyone else with the gift of free will. This creates complications because it means that life is not scripted: you have to make choices. God knows what is best and you can follow His lead in your life, but He does not always present a clear path that you might follow. So you might not find that "right" person as easy to hook up with as you might prefer. You might have to work at it and not accept conditions with a, "well it was not meant to be."
2) Sometimes we have to work for our opportunities. Sometime we have things we regret just handed to us.
Face it, Christ did not have an easy time of it during His time on Earth and He is God. He faced all sorts of opposition. If having conflicting schedules is a problem for you, consider Jesus' death on the Cross. That "setback" saved us.
2007-09-27 08:48:45 · answer #7 · answered by Maelruain D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I saw the woman that I married I heard the Lord speak directly to my heart " There is the one that I have prepared for you". I waited one week and went to her ( at this time all we knew about each other was our names) and told her what I heard and asked her to marry me. I realized that was a big question and told her to pray about it and let me know. The next day she contacted me and said yes. We were married two months later and have our 8th anniv on Oct 17th. I have not a doubt in the world that she is God's gift to me. I was wondering if God would give me a mate that was as crazy for Jesus as I am - he did! Since marriage is a life commitment I think we can hear God pretty clearly on this matter.
2007-09-27 08:48:10 · answer #8 · answered by A Voice 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because YOU'RE interested in him, doesn't mean that he's the one God has for you. If you're truly trusting God, keep your "self" out of the way and let God do the work. I'm sure some would tell you to go for it, but any of us can get a man and sometimes we can pick what we consider to be a "good' man. BUT, You have to ask yourself do YOU want to get him or do you want him to be the one GOD has for you?
2007-09-27 08:41:11 · answer #9 · answered by Gail R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-09 22:36:19 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋