Sisters in Christ:
"Dance with God, and He'll let the perfect man cut in."
I know you've heard this before, but I absolutely love it. And the past few days, I'm realizing just how fulfilling this dance can be.
I have a few close girlfriends who are in serious dating relationships. And they always seem to be having issues-not all of them at the same time, not all of them all of the time-but someone most of the time. Which is fine! It really doesn't bug me-I'm not complaining I promise! It's just that by being the odd one out who is single (and loving it, btw), I get to hear many sides of many stories. And I try my best to listen patiently. But sometimes I just want to grab the shoulders of my friends and shake some sense into them! Don't they see what's being offered to them? Don't you see what's being offered to you?
God is offering you a love story. He will never leave you. He will never hurt you.
Now, when I say He's offering you a love story, I mean exactly that. He's offering you the chance to be completely and totally fulfilled. Today, I was driving home from our band concert. It was a great evening, and I just couldn't stop thinking about how blessed I am. I'd been thinking a lot about dancing with God, so this just went right along with the theme of my inner-ramblings. The sky, the music on my radio, the air coming in through the windows....it all made me smile. Uncontrollably. Because He was providing me with it all. Because He loves me so much that He wanted to surprise me with a beautiful gift for making it through the last couple of tough weeks. He offers the love story daily. He gives us beautiful sunrises, and sunsets that take our breath away. He gives us the stars and the night sky (my personal fav) so that we might be in awe of His wonder. The flowers that bloom in the spring are his invitation to Tango, and the harvest moon to slow dance. The beauty we see in others, and the people we are blessed with in our lives are all small surprises He throws in to keep the relationship strong. He is inviting you-all you have to do is dance!
God is offering you a love story. He will never leave you. He will never hurt you.
Now, when I say that He will never leave you, I mean just that. He won't run off chasing some woman who better suits His needs. He wants you, and only you. He created you so you could be His! He is pursuing you in your very own way, and will never give up that pursuit. He won't get scared of getting in too deep, or getting "too serious." He won't. That's not to say sometimes it won't feel like you're alone. There will be times when you feel like you have no one-and you may not on this Earth. But you have a lover, a father, and a friend watching over you always, just to make sure you don't lose your step.
God is offering you a love story. He will never leave you. He will never hurt you.
Now, when I say that He'll never hurt you-I tell the truth! He won't break your heart, He won't hit you, and He won't pressure you to do anything you aren't ready for. There will be times when you're broken on the ground, and it seems like you will never be able to get back up. It may seem like you've been hurt beyond repair. He will never hurt you. The world may hurt you by rejecting Him or rejecting you. Relationships may hurt you because you get in too deep, or you're scared. But He will never hurt you.
God if offering you a love story. He will never leave you. He will never hurt you.
My point is, sisters, that no matter what happens in this life-no matter what kind of relationships you have, or how many relationships work or don't work-you always have one. And it's by far the most important one you'll ever have. In fact, it's the only relationship you should ever center your life around. And in those moments when you manage to get it right, that relationship will be the most fulfilling one you have ever and will ever experience.
So start taking lessons, ladies. Get ready for the dance of a lifetime!
