The Rose

I've been thinking a ton about Russia lately and a lot of other things. I have a few friends going there and some leaving from there. I'm also getting super excited and nervous since 2 different friends that I've been praying for for almost 3 years every day are actually getting to do what I prayed for. Also since I'm not sure where I'm going yet I'm going to just stick to writing an old article that a few of my friends requested that I post. Here's the article:






Lately, I keep running into people that keep asking me questions about relationships and what not. I'm not an expert at all. However, every relationship that I have ever had ever been in has failed. I can tell you though after helping so many people through their issues and thinking a ton about articles that I have written on the subject from my marriage and counseling training to be a pastor I can tell you girls to remember this: Your love is precious. Don't give it away to someone undeserving. You can't rescue a man. He has to be happy on his own before you can be happy together.You're not Cinderella, so don't think that you need a man to rescue you. In God's timing the right man will come along. Also after thinking about the relational stuff I have come to the following conclusion of what I would want my future wife to think. I expressed it in the following poem that I wrote.

The Rose

As my cane sprouts out of the ground.

I'm something that you have found.

Something that my creator has made to remind you of Him.

Then a sucker grows out of the ground. This you must trim.

As I start to be formed to fit his plan.

I must remember that I was made perfect for just one man.

For I know as my heart blossoms and unfolds

Other then my Savior I'm made just for one man to kiss and hold.

For I may start a new bud in my life

Just to try to attract the right man who wants me as His wife

Then my Savior comes along to disbud

Just so I can find the perfect stud.

For if He is not looking for just the right grade

I better make sure that I'm reflecting the beauty of Christ that does not fade.

For I'm striving to be a number one

In the image of God's son.

For God has created from my parents the perfect hybrid.

The kind that doesn't need a little cupid.

For in his time God may bring a person to love me even when I look like a withered mass.

And with this person we shall make joyful memories that will always last.

So don't worry about trying to be something you're not

Because in God's perfect plan He placed you in just the right spot.

So if you're waiting for just the right mate.

Wait for Him to take the leadership and ask you out on a date.

Don't forget! It is never too late.

Because if you truly love God you will wait.

And maybe someday God will bring you and that special someone together

As your withered memories live on in your hybrid forever

Tell me what you think of it and do yourself a favor. Make sure that before you get married that the other person is going for your Christ-like qualities and not the worldly qualities that simply wither away and cause your marriage to stumble. Also remember what 1 Samuel 16:7 says, "... man looks at the outward appearance and the Lord looks at the heart..." You should be striving to be like the Lord and strive for an inner-beauty that does not fade!