Since being in a long term relationship, I told myself that I wasn't going to date for a year... Then after growing in the Lord and realizing things about myself, I realized that the next time I dated it would be for real and that next guy would potentially become my husband. No more games. No more emotional roller coasters. Ummm yeahhhhhh, easier said than done.
Though I have yet to be in another "declared" relationship, I have emotionally invested myself in certain friendships, with daydreams, thoughts and what not. It even got to the point where I considered laying down my standard to date someone who I knewwwww with my heart of hearts would not and could not be my husband.
It wasn't until today, while have a discussion on relationships with some younger teenagers, that I realized I was actually preaching to myself. I am worth so much more that petty relationships that are bound to end. I am worth more than a summer fling. I am the daughter of a King and as such, I cannot and will not allow a pauper or a slave claim me.
So, what's the lesson here? Wait, until you are sure beyond any reasonable doubt that this guy/girl is your potential spouse. But, Steph, it's hard. Wait. Steph, all my friends are in relationships. Wait. But, this is how the world shows me to find love. Wait! It's not going to be easy, but it'll be so worth it. Just think about all the heartbreak and the tears you are saving yourself from. One of my favorite songs, "Letting Go," by Reliant K, says, "The end will justify the pain it took to get us there." There is some amazing person that God has designed all for you and being with that person will justify the wait and the pain of waiting. As I type this out, I'm totally preaching to myself.
Selah [pause and think]
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