For the men out there...
A zealous but somewhat humorous thought entered my mind at work today. I wanted to ask a random female employee the question: "So when the book comes out, may I have a copy?" "What book," they would ask? The book that explains the hows and whys of the actions and decision making in the mind of a woman. I suppose a reasonable response would be that either it would be too large to carry or that the editions would change so often that publishers couldn't keep up.
I say all that not to slam women, but simply to be transparent from a man's perspective... at least how it seems. Often I wonder how almost every time a woman I know makes a major or semi-major decision in life... it leaves my head spinning in confusion. This often without resolution or any significant amount of understanding even months down the road... even if things revert to the way they were before. It's as if there's this secret, hidden, protected, stashed away, double-bolted, nebulous, mysterious, power cell inside the mind of a woman that only opens its vortex just enough to produce a thought and then it closes... never to be investigated or analyzed again... sometimes even by its owner.
I ask myself all the questions... what guides this phenomenon? Did God create them this way so as to always keep us on our toes and in suspense? Does this change as they get older... or do they just learn how to curb it better and men of their age learn more patience? The questions all seem to lead back to the beginning of the maze.
I'm reminded of Reliant K's song "Mood Ring." "...mood ring oh mood ring please tell me will you bring the key... to unlock this mystery.... of girls and their emotions, play it back in slow motion so I may understand the complex infrastructure known as the female mind..."
Usually when this is expressed to a mature woman they laugh in what I think might be a mischieveous joy and delight in the mystery they bring to us. A much deeper question is... do we like it? Yes and no. Through it all I rest in the knowledge that God knew and still knows what He's doing. I almost shudder to think what life would be like if it were easier. It's like how our government was put together... think of the outcome if we didn't have the checks and balances we have..? Either way, the best answer is to rest in the Lord and know that if He made the woman for the man... He made a perfect creation as a suitable "helper." May we always consider the great wisdom and prayerful interest begged by these truths above all our internal ponderings...
"An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels."
-Proverbs 31:10
"Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain,But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised."
-Proverbs 31:30
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
A Moody Answer
A lot has happened in the last week. The remodel at work is going well. I think the floors are all done and nice looking with that hard wood look. In not time, we'll have new tables and our Organic section. It's tough enough to run the thing as it is. Hopefully sales go up so we can hire some more help soon.
I got my letter in from Moody. I came home to find the letter opened and sitting on my doorknob. My dad opened it because he "had an investment in it too." I pulled out the letter to see that it was short. That usually means an "I'm sorry." They said I'm the student they want, but their space is limited. I've been put on the waiting list. They didn't tell me where I am on the waiting list or how big it is, just that they would call December 7th with a status on housing. Realistically, I think they could call anywhere from that time to early January. So now we're onto the next date to wait for. I'll continue delighting myself in Him, praying, and seeking His will.
Last Sunday the pastor handed me a letter as well. The letter asked me to be a Deacon. I was surprised to say the least. When there was talk of appointing leadership... the thought crossed my mind, but I quickly assumed that I was too new for something like that. I began to pray that night and the more I thought through it and prayed about it, there seemed to be overwhelming confirmation. I still have much to learn in the areas of pastoral care and humility, but it seems God has given this opportunity for a reason. Have I come to a place in my walk where I can do this witht he right spirit and motive? As I thought through that question, I remembered that by definition.. it's a lowly servant's role. That was a humbling thought in itself. May God keep me humble in the months to come as I continue to seek God.
Last Saturday we had the CSM evangelism weekend. Johnny and Christina were the only ones that came of the group to whom I spoke, but that was 1 more than we usually have. Christina sang for us as we handed out tracts, we had some good conversations, and the gospel was preached. I notice that since we've had amplification, I'm more conversational when I "preach." It's kinda difficult to call it preaching. It sounds more like when I'm teaching. Near the end of the conversation, a guy stopped who was VERY philosophical. SO much so that he broke down everything that I said to the point that the discussion got somewhat tiresome. He even named a philosopher he followed, while I can't remember it. That convo was interrupted by a girl I went to college with named Ashley who was an Atheist. She had 2 friends with her and they asked about the good person test. I was able to share with them. She unintentionally brought them to hear the gospel. I didn't know Atheist missionaries existed until that night.
Jerome the JW also came back out. Sopeaking of JW's, I had some come to my door last Saturday morning as well. I took them through an illustration that showed they had no assurance of eternity with God. They ultimately didn't have an asnwer. I gave them my email and they said they might be back next weekend. I'm gonna try and read some of their literature tomorrow to have somethign to further discuss. I was kinda nervous in our discussion, because I totally didn't expect them and somehow it was harder because they weren't on "my turf" downtown. For some reason I get uneasy around cults though because I worry that I don't know enough about them to discuss things with them. Please pray for a clear head if they return and that God would use what was said for His glory.
Travis and I also went witnessing today at the UNT campus. We got a pretty good crowd and had many questions asked. When the first guy came up to ask questions, I nearly froze. He seemed to only wanna stir up the crowd though. I can take people when they're wildly angry, but it gets more difficult when I try to think through the thorough questions people ask. I eventually got his email to answer one of his questions. He turned out to be very Hindu in his thinking. He said he was a Christian and then "began to think." He actually pinched a peice of grass, held it to my face, and said it was god. I asked if he could worship it and he said yes.
One guy even had canonicity questions and for some reason almost all the information left my brain when he asked!!! Maybe I should restrict questions to email only unless I'm totally confident in asnwering them. For now though I need to get some reading done for class...
I got my letter in from Moody. I came home to find the letter opened and sitting on my doorknob. My dad opened it because he "had an investment in it too." I pulled out the letter to see that it was short. That usually means an "I'm sorry." They said I'm the student they want, but their space is limited. I've been put on the waiting list. They didn't tell me where I am on the waiting list or how big it is, just that they would call December 7th with a status on housing. Realistically, I think they could call anywhere from that time to early January. So now we're onto the next date to wait for. I'll continue delighting myself in Him, praying, and seeking His will.
Last Sunday the pastor handed me a letter as well. The letter asked me to be a Deacon. I was surprised to say the least. When there was talk of appointing leadership... the thought crossed my mind, but I quickly assumed that I was too new for something like that. I began to pray that night and the more I thought through it and prayed about it, there seemed to be overwhelming confirmation. I still have much to learn in the areas of pastoral care and humility, but it seems God has given this opportunity for a reason. Have I come to a place in my walk where I can do this witht he right spirit and motive? As I thought through that question, I remembered that by definition.. it's a lowly servant's role. That was a humbling thought in itself. May God keep me humble in the months to come as I continue to seek God.
Last Saturday we had the CSM evangelism weekend. Johnny and Christina were the only ones that came of the group to whom I spoke, but that was 1 more than we usually have. Christina sang for us as we handed out tracts, we had some good conversations, and the gospel was preached. I notice that since we've had amplification, I'm more conversational when I "preach." It's kinda difficult to call it preaching. It sounds more like when I'm teaching. Near the end of the conversation, a guy stopped who was VERY philosophical. SO much so that he broke down everything that I said to the point that the discussion got somewhat tiresome. He even named a philosopher he followed, while I can't remember it. That convo was interrupted by a girl I went to college with named Ashley who was an Atheist. She had 2 friends with her and they asked about the good person test. I was able to share with them. She unintentionally brought them to hear the gospel. I didn't know Atheist missionaries existed until that night.
Jerome the JW also came back out. Sopeaking of JW's, I had some come to my door last Saturday morning as well. I took them through an illustration that showed they had no assurance of eternity with God. They ultimately didn't have an asnwer. I gave them my email and they said they might be back next weekend. I'm gonna try and read some of their literature tomorrow to have somethign to further discuss. I was kinda nervous in our discussion, because I totally didn't expect them and somehow it was harder because they weren't on "my turf" downtown. For some reason I get uneasy around cults though because I worry that I don't know enough about them to discuss things with them. Please pray for a clear head if they return and that God would use what was said for His glory.
Travis and I also went witnessing today at the UNT campus. We got a pretty good crowd and had many questions asked. When the first guy came up to ask questions, I nearly froze. He seemed to only wanna stir up the crowd though. I can take people when they're wildly angry, but it gets more difficult when I try to think through the thorough questions people ask. I eventually got his email to answer one of his questions. He turned out to be very Hindu in his thinking. He said he was a Christian and then "began to think." He actually pinched a peice of grass, held it to my face, and said it was god. I asked if he could worship it and he said yes.
One guy even had canonicity questions and for some reason almost all the information left my brain when he asked!!! Maybe I should restrict questions to email only unless I'm totally confident in asnwering them. For now though I need to get some reading done for class...
Saturday, November 3, 2007
The Dynamic Nature of God's Word
Sir William Ramsay (1851-1939) was a brilliant classical scholar, archaeologist, and Oxford professor who traveled to the Middle East for the purpose of proving the New Testament to be unreliable. With a New Testament in hand, he walked the terrain and engaged in extensive exploration among the antiquities of Asia Minor. He was surprised to find from on-site observation that the New Testament is geographically and historically accurate. This led to his conversion to Christianity. Returning to Britain, he became professor of New Testament at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland.
C.T. Studd was a nineteenth-century British missionary to the jungles of interior Africa. He preached to headhunters and cannibals. Many tribes were converted, and their glowing testimonies have been written down. Aflame with zeal for Christ, it is obvious that the gospel wrought an extremely radical change in their lives: In ceasing their killing and eating of neighboring tribes, these converts began to dispatch their own missionaires to evangelize them. Because the New Testament is divinely inspired, the power of God works through the gospel, turning sinners into saints and the most defiled into the holiest.
Lee Strobel was a confident Atheist and employee of the Chicago Tribune. His wife became a Christian. This motivated him to set out on a journey and study the major world religions. He flew to various leaders' locations and had lengthy discussions. His quest resulted in the trust in Jesus Christ alone as Lord and Savior and a slew of books sharing his journey and giving Biblical truth for the thinking mind. (The Case For Christ, The Case For Faith, The Case For a Creator, The Case For Easter, etc.)
C.T. Studd was a nineteenth-century British missionary to the jungles of interior Africa. He preached to headhunters and cannibals. Many tribes were converted, and their glowing testimonies have been written down. Aflame with zeal for Christ, it is obvious that the gospel wrought an extremely radical change in their lives: In ceasing their killing and eating of neighboring tribes, these converts began to dispatch their own missionaires to evangelize them. Because the New Testament is divinely inspired, the power of God works through the gospel, turning sinners into saints and the most defiled into the holiest.
Lee Strobel was a confident Atheist and employee of the Chicago Tribune. His wife became a Christian. This motivated him to set out on a journey and study the major world religions. He flew to various leaders' locations and had lengthy discussions. His quest resulted in the trust in Jesus Christ alone as Lord and Savior and a slew of books sharing his journey and giving Biblical truth for the thinking mind. (The Case For Christ, The Case For Faith, The Case For a Creator, The Case For Easter, etc.)
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Midterm review (Old Testament)
Here are some things I've learned as I review for my Midterm in the Bible Intro class. You'd think intro means basic, but I've learned SOOOO much and while it is basic on one level... I wish I'd have learned these things earlier in my walk. Remember these are only pieces of information from the 8 lessons I'm studying. I just chose things that stood out to me or are just cool to know. Many times we learn by teaching so here you are...
Our duties in regard to the Bible:
1. Know it
2. Obey it
3. Disseminate it (spread it)
The word that means Testament, hence OT and NT can also and may be more accurately translated as "Covenant."
How did we get our Bible? Revelation: God gave it, Inspiration: Man received it, Illumination: Man continues to study and understand it (focus on understand)
The Greek word for "God-breathed" is Theopneustos. The "Word of God" is exactly that.
10 Ways God communicated in the OT: Dreams, Visions, Audibly, a Whirlwind, the Tabernacle, Types/Anti-types, Law, Burning Bush, Catastrophes, Still small vioce, a Donkey
Oral Communication is 1. Vulnerable to error 2. Vulnerable to forgetfulness
Written Communication is 1. Precise 2. Durable 3. Objective 4. Easy to disseminate
History of writing: Pictograms, Logograms, Phonograms, Alphabet... materials: stone, clay tablets, waxed wooden tablets, papyrus, parchment, potsherd (broken pottery pieces - commonly used for grocery lists)... tools: chisel, stylus, pen, penknife, ink, ink horn, sponge, pumice stone >>> Writing was def. available in the time of Moses for him to have written the first 5 books of the Bible (The Law).
The OT period of the Judges can be described by the verse quoted saying, "Everyone did what was right in his own eyes."
2 Types of Covenants: Syntheke: Bilateral covenant where 2 parties particiapte and have input... Diatheke: Unilateral covenant where 1 party draws it up and the other accepts or denies. The OT is a Diatheke from God. He makes the rules :)
The Hebrews language is at least as old as 1500 BC due to evidence of the Gezer Calendar, Moabite Stone, Samaritan Ostraca, and Siloam Tunnel Inscription. While the Bible was written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek... Greek is the most precise of these languages.
The OT is divided into 4-5 categories... LAW: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deut., HISTORY, POETRY: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs/Solomon, MAJOR PROPHETS: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekial, Daniel, and MINOR PROPHETS. If you memorize the ones I did mention and use good judgment when asked... you'll have no prob with the rest.
The OT is called the Tanak by modern Jews because T for Torah, N for Nebiim (Prophets), K for Ketubim (Writings) are their divisions. This = TaNaK
According the Jewish historian Josephus, the Hebrew Bible is divided into only 22 books. It's condensed (for ex. 12 prophets are made into a book called The Twelve and 1 and 2 Kings are combined)
The OT is "Plenary" or fully inspired (2 Tim. 3:16). Inspiration extends to all of Scripture, not parts of it. That being said, the Bible does record (not teach) lies told my Satan and others. These things are obviously not true statements and given as historical record. Also, it is the writings of the Bible that are inspired, not the writers. This is why we say it is inerrant in the original documents (Autographa). Manuscripts (copies) only have derived inspiration and must be studied and compared to give the most accurate translation that we can use today.
Theories of inspiration: Orthodox - ALL of the Bible is fully inspired, Liberal - The Bible CONTAINS God's Word, Neo-Orthodox - As it is meaning FOR YOU, it becomes God's Word
The OT alone has more manuscript evidence than any 10 pieces of classical literature combined. The NT has 5 times that of the Old. The Bible is still the world's bestseller. The Bible was written in different literary genres, had about 40 different authors with different attitudes when writing, covered a period of about 1500 years, and yet it all holds firm in unity.
The word "canon" originated from the word "stalk/reed." It evolved to mean "rod, rule, or measuring rod." Canonicity is not men deciding which books would go into the Bible as if human beings were in charge of it. Canonicity is when men recognized what God already inspired. It originated with God, not men.
5 Criteria for canonicity of Bible books: Prophetic? Authoritative? Authentic? Dynamic? Recognized?
Last book of OT written 400 BC, OT canon closed 300 BC. We are no longer to add anything to the OT.
3 extra-biblical sets of Jewish writings: the Lost Books, Apocrypha, Pseudepigrapha. Lost books are not "lost" because they should have been included, but rather because they are written to give the appearance that they belonged. Apocrypha literally means "hidden." Pseudepigrapha literally means "false writing." Some of these books are good for historical purposes and some use them for devotional material and funerals. The Catholic Church includes the Apocrypha in their Bibles.
The Septuagint was the first translation of the OT in history. It was translated from Hebrew into Greek. This happened 250 BC.
Transmission is the process of handing down the biblical text to other people.
Textual Criticism is studying the manuscript copies to discover the original wording when the original documents are lost.
There are about 1300 manuscripts for the Ot and 5300 for the NT.
And... done!
Our duties in regard to the Bible:
1. Know it
2. Obey it
3. Disseminate it (spread it)
The word that means Testament, hence OT and NT can also and may be more accurately translated as "Covenant."
How did we get our Bible? Revelation: God gave it, Inspiration: Man received it, Illumination: Man continues to study and understand it (focus on understand)
The Greek word for "God-breathed" is Theopneustos. The "Word of God" is exactly that.
10 Ways God communicated in the OT: Dreams, Visions, Audibly, a Whirlwind, the Tabernacle, Types/Anti-types, Law, Burning Bush, Catastrophes, Still small vioce, a Donkey
Oral Communication is 1. Vulnerable to error 2. Vulnerable to forgetfulness
Written Communication is 1. Precise 2. Durable 3. Objective 4. Easy to disseminate
History of writing: Pictograms, Logograms, Phonograms, Alphabet... materials: stone, clay tablets, waxed wooden tablets, papyrus, parchment, potsherd (broken pottery pieces - commonly used for grocery lists)... tools: chisel, stylus, pen, penknife, ink, ink horn, sponge, pumice stone >>> Writing was def. available in the time of Moses for him to have written the first 5 books of the Bible (The Law).
The OT period of the Judges can be described by the verse quoted saying, "Everyone did what was right in his own eyes."
2 Types of Covenants: Syntheke: Bilateral covenant where 2 parties particiapte and have input... Diatheke: Unilateral covenant where 1 party draws it up and the other accepts or denies. The OT is a Diatheke from God. He makes the rules :)
The Hebrews language is at least as old as 1500 BC due to evidence of the Gezer Calendar, Moabite Stone, Samaritan Ostraca, and Siloam Tunnel Inscription. While the Bible was written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek... Greek is the most precise of these languages.
The OT is divided into 4-5 categories... LAW: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deut., HISTORY, POETRY: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs/Solomon, MAJOR PROPHETS: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekial, Daniel, and MINOR PROPHETS. If you memorize the ones I did mention and use good judgment when asked... you'll have no prob with the rest.
The OT is called the Tanak by modern Jews because T for Torah, N for Nebiim (Prophets), K for Ketubim (Writings) are their divisions. This = TaNaK
According the Jewish historian Josephus, the Hebrew Bible is divided into only 22 books. It's condensed (for ex. 12 prophets are made into a book called The Twelve and 1 and 2 Kings are combined)
The OT is "Plenary" or fully inspired (2 Tim. 3:16). Inspiration extends to all of Scripture, not parts of it. That being said, the Bible does record (not teach) lies told my Satan and others. These things are obviously not true statements and given as historical record. Also, it is the writings of the Bible that are inspired, not the writers. This is why we say it is inerrant in the original documents (Autographa). Manuscripts (copies) only have derived inspiration and must be studied and compared to give the most accurate translation that we can use today.
Theories of inspiration: Orthodox - ALL of the Bible is fully inspired, Liberal - The Bible CONTAINS God's Word, Neo-Orthodox - As it is meaning FOR YOU, it becomes God's Word
The OT alone has more manuscript evidence than any 10 pieces of classical literature combined. The NT has 5 times that of the Old. The Bible is still the world's bestseller. The Bible was written in different literary genres, had about 40 different authors with different attitudes when writing, covered a period of about 1500 years, and yet it all holds firm in unity.
The word "canon" originated from the word "stalk/reed." It evolved to mean "rod, rule, or measuring rod." Canonicity is not men deciding which books would go into the Bible as if human beings were in charge of it. Canonicity is when men recognized what God already inspired. It originated with God, not men.
5 Criteria for canonicity of Bible books: Prophetic? Authoritative? Authentic? Dynamic? Recognized?
Last book of OT written 400 BC, OT canon closed 300 BC. We are no longer to add anything to the OT.
3 extra-biblical sets of Jewish writings: the Lost Books, Apocrypha, Pseudepigrapha. Lost books are not "lost" because they should have been included, but rather because they are written to give the appearance that they belonged. Apocrypha literally means "hidden." Pseudepigrapha literally means "false writing." Some of these books are good for historical purposes and some use them for devotional material and funerals. The Catholic Church includes the Apocrypha in their Bibles.
The Septuagint was the first translation of the OT in history. It was translated from Hebrew into Greek. This happened 250 BC.
Transmission is the process of handing down the biblical text to other people.
Textual Criticism is studying the manuscript copies to discover the original wording when the original documents are lost.
There are about 1300 manuscripts for the Ot and 5300 for the NT.
And... done!
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
As The Hour Glass Turns...
I got a good grade on my Midterm in the Discipleship class last week. I haven't even begun studying for the upcoming one this Monday. I've had a lot of thoughts running through my brain lately and I felt I needed to pause my studying to write and pour it out. I've been doing a lot of reflecting... where has God brought me? what has God taught me? When have I sought Him? Where will He bring me? I've been struggling with a number of things recently... lustful thoughts and haunting memories, bodyache from work (I feel like I'm 50 or something), and even a bit of "Lord, when will I meet my wife?" Blues. I spoke at a CSM meeting yesterday. For the first time in a long time, I wasn't highly annoyed (internally anyway) at having the schedule change some. Maybe there's something observable to this sanctification thing afterall. As I saw new faces it struck me that God used me to play a part in a ministry that looks like it will continue to survive. I'm blessed to have ministered to people... whether I was a good or at times a bad example. Hopefully they've learned something from my service.
We're a week away from Moody sending out acceptance letters. Every time someone says Chicago or asks about it, an excitement chill runs through me. It's exciting in many ways, but may His will be done in that and all things of life. Because I'm so sentimental... if I'm accepted, I'm considering having a goodbye dinner or something. It wouldn't be for people to say goodbye to me (while they sure could), but for me to say bye to them. I'm still wrestling with whether or not there's pride in throwing a party because I'm leaving...? IF... I'm leaving.
Construction is coming along well at work. Things are taking shape and the mgr. and I seem to be maintaining it and catching up. I heard the other store in the same situation looks terrible by comparison. Our Store Director said she felt good knowing we we had our department looking better under similar conditions than our partners down the street. I guess that's good considering how slow I think I've been. It's taken a toll on my body though. yesterday I felt so exhausted and thoroughly drained. I ended up having to stop studying so i could go to bed and save strength to come in at 5am today.
Morgan and I seem to be on speaking terms again. It looks like she's feeling better about a friendship. It's comforting for me because it's felt like a Matthew 5:23-24 situation for months. It's not pleasant being out of fellowship with a believer when you can see no overriding reason there should be a wall. Without the fruit of the Lord's patience, I am certain bitterness would have grown its weeds tall in my heart and mind. I can confidently say I hold no bad feelings and continue to submit my occasional requests to God that He further sanctifies Morgan's steps, protects her, and prepares her for the husband He has in mind. Though all this is wonderful and I praise God for it, it might have created an adverse effect on me. While this is a joyous probation of reconciliation, it has reminded me that I still do not know whom the Lord will have for me to take as a wife. Every now and then I pray for her, whomever she is. I've focusing so much on my studies I've had little time to be stirred by "who will I marry?"
It's not a question I'm planning on or possibly prepared to seek an answer for in the near future and the surely Lord knows what He's doing... that alone is enough for me lay any burden of this at His feet. I pray that it passes soon. I have too much to be concerned with at the moment.
We're a week away from Moody sending out acceptance letters. Every time someone says Chicago or asks about it, an excitement chill runs through me. It's exciting in many ways, but may His will be done in that and all things of life. Because I'm so sentimental... if I'm accepted, I'm considering having a goodbye dinner or something. It wouldn't be for people to say goodbye to me (while they sure could), but for me to say bye to them. I'm still wrestling with whether or not there's pride in throwing a party because I'm leaving...? IF... I'm leaving.
Construction is coming along well at work. Things are taking shape and the mgr. and I seem to be maintaining it and catching up. I heard the other store in the same situation looks terrible by comparison. Our Store Director said she felt good knowing we we had our department looking better under similar conditions than our partners down the street. I guess that's good considering how slow I think I've been. It's taken a toll on my body though. yesterday I felt so exhausted and thoroughly drained. I ended up having to stop studying so i could go to bed and save strength to come in at 5am today.
Morgan and I seem to be on speaking terms again. It looks like she's feeling better about a friendship. It's comforting for me because it's felt like a Matthew 5:23-24 situation for months. It's not pleasant being out of fellowship with a believer when you can see no overriding reason there should be a wall. Without the fruit of the Lord's patience, I am certain bitterness would have grown its weeds tall in my heart and mind. I can confidently say I hold no bad feelings and continue to submit my occasional requests to God that He further sanctifies Morgan's steps, protects her, and prepares her for the husband He has in mind. Though all this is wonderful and I praise God for it, it might have created an adverse effect on me. While this is a joyous probation of reconciliation, it has reminded me that I still do not know whom the Lord will have for me to take as a wife. Every now and then I pray for her, whomever she is. I've focusing so much on my studies I've had little time to be stirred by "who will I marry?"
It's not a question I'm planning on or possibly prepared to seek an answer for in the near future and the surely Lord knows what He's doing... that alone is enough for me lay any burden of this at His feet. I pray that it passes soon. I have too much to be concerned with at the moment.
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