and to let me know who that person is when I meet him. Is that a sensible prayer that God would answer? If God knows my heart (that I want the two of us to grow closer and be a stronger tool for God together than we are apart.)
Is it possible that He could not want me to ever meet that special someone and follow His plan alone?
2007-11-11 13:30:50 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. This verse supports what I believe...that the answer to your question depends on what you're doing while you're waiting.
So, no, I don't believe it is possible that he could not want you to have that special someone he knows you want...but I think it is not only possible, but a virtual certainty that he won't give you this gift until YOU are ready for it. In addition, it is certainly possible that you will never choose to be ready for what he has in mind!
You said that you want a relationship where the two of you are a stronger tool for God together than you are apart. The only way you can be that is if you bring a strong tool to the table.
Remember the parable of the talents...the master gave his servants the gift of an opportunity...the ones that used the opportunity to serve the master ended up with larger gifts...the one that squandered the opportunity ended up with nothing. Singleness is a gift from God...during this time as at no other time, you have the opportunity to focus your entire attention on God. Use the talents he gave you to serve him, and he'll help you discover even more...and when you've taken full advantage of the gift of singleness, you'll be ready for the type of relationship you want...with someone else whose been doing the same thing with his gift!
Are you delighting yourself in the Lord...are you happy with your life and your service to him? If you aren't happy being single, you won't be happy in marriage either...if you aren't using the time you've been given to the best of your ability now, how could you do it when you're juggling a husband and children too?
There is nothing wrong with praying for God to send a special person to you...and if you aren't doing it already, focus your actions on serving God to the best of your abilities while you wait for his perfect timing. ...and by the way, if you want to meet someone who is also serving God, the best way to do it is to be out there serving him too!
2007-11-11 14:04:34 · answer #1 · answered by KAL 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is what I do: (Please remember I am only sharing what I do, I am not suggesting YOU do the same.) I pray for God's will to be done in my life, for his guidance throughout my day, and for the willingness to accept his will and that I not try to do MY will. I never pray for specific things/desires/wants.
I also firmly believe the Irish axiom "Let us pray for potatoes with hoes in our hands." The God of my understanding expects me to do the leg work. For example, I wouldn't pray for God to watch over me and keep me safe and then drive my car 90 miles an hour down a city street. I would wear my seatbelt and drive at the posted limit. The message in that is that if you get out and meet people you might just run into that "one." But, kudos to you for not settling on just anybody, on actually waiting for someone with whom you share similar/same values, beliefs, goals, etc. Too many pople (myself included) have settled and discovered that there is nothing worse than sharing a bed with another person and still feeling lonely. I will keep you in my prayers!
2007-11-11 13:47:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a very sensible prayer. I believe that God will answer a prayer like that because he wants you to be happy and to be stronger in the Lord is a wonderful thing to work toward. I pray that this works out for you. Peace and God bless
2007-11-11 13:43:48 · answer #3 · answered by Ron 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't let any of the nay-sayers get you down.
God is in absolute control, but He does give us the right to choose. Bear in mind that we have to live with the consequences of what we choose. If you were to marry a drunk or dope addict, you would have a severe cross to bear. Trust me, I've seen it happen!
May I share with you four principles that the Life Action team gave us, many years ago, about this same topic? First, only marry a Christian (I am guessing you are a Christian, too). This is a Biblical command (see 2 Corinthians 6:14). Next, see how well the prospective spouse relates to the parent of the opposite sex (boys with the mother, girls with dad, e.g.) because how they relate to that parent may give you a clue as to how they'll relate to you! After that, obvserve how well he or she follows the teachings of the Bible itself, or see how willing they are to follow God's Will and God's Word. You might be surprized how few really want to do this. Finally, he or she has to be willing to wait for the right time--in other words, waiting until marriage. This "checklist" won't guarantee you success in finding the perfect mate but it may give you something to ponder.
Finally, somebody said that while it was important to find the right person, it was more important to be the right person. Please be assured that many people will be praying for you to be led to that right person. May your joy be complete and may your soul find peace in the Lord Jesus Christ!
2007-11-11 13:52:32 · answer #4 · answered by Brother Jonathan 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, the prayer is fine. No, if you desire marriage, it is good that you are asking God to give you someone. But you wont know who that someone is for awhile, b/c if you believe at that moment you meet, then its not Love talking.
I've done this. I must say God has good taste. I thank Him with this opportunity to share w you.
(BTW, being unevenly yoked is a reference for marriage. Dont pass up someone w little or no faith. God may use you to change a heart. What a blessing).
2007-11-11 13:47:12 · answer #5 · answered by Spunkynut 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God's answers to prayer are either yes, no (because He has something better for you) or wait. His timing is not our timing. Please remember that the most important phase of prayer is "thy will be done." Part of His will is His timing.
I do agree with the others that you should both pray and put yourself out there to meet people. It is Biblical to pray and then to act.
2007-11-11 13:44:49 · answer #6 · answered by Bob T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God has a plan for your life. If that includes you marrying someone then it will happen. But if not God has a reason for it. Just keep growing closer to Him.
By the way I don't care if anyone gives me a thumbs down.
God Bless all of y'all.
2007-11-11 13:41:02 · answer #7 · answered by smart1 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Instead of waiting for Mr. Wonderful to find you because god sent him, maybe you should just go out and do a little searching on your own. Whether you believe in god or not, I think we should just go out there and make things happen for ourselves. You'll waste a lot of time waiting for someone else to make things happen in your own life.
2007-11-11 13:44:55 · answer #8 · answered by Two quarters & a heart down 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, in God's timing you will meet the one He picked out for you since before you were born. Is it easy being patient? No, but know that God will supply you with the man that you need and dream of.
If its God's will for you to not marry, He will reveal it to you, but until then, just keep praying and be patient: God's time is not our own.
God Bless.
2007-11-11 13:41:19 · answer #9 · answered by the pink baker 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Both things are possible dear, who knows the 'mind' of God. He is all wisdom.........we must walk in faith. But in answer to your question, in regard to God putting the right person in your path, YES God can do that. He did it for me!!!! My husband and I have been serving the Lord 'together' for years! I am richly blessed!!!!
2007-11-11 13:37:13 · answer #10 · answered by Mercedes 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋