Worth Waiting For
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This is some of what I have been reading in the book ’Lady In Waiting’ by Jackie Kendall & Debby Jones. It’s really opened my eyes on what characteristics to look for along with being patient myself, because truly it is a virtue to me, and if I see one quality out of place, I immediately think “that ain’t it”(LOL)-God is working on me daily and I’m also breaking the generational curse I have seen in my family and DECLARE it broken off of me-We must set a standard for the next generation of women.
Before considering the specific qualities found in a Boaz, one should deal with a certain physical stereotypes. Whether you have been looking for a guy who is tall, dark and handsome(“T.D.H”) or is a bronzed, blue-eyed blonde(”B.B.B”), you need to surrender your desires to the Lord.
Everyone has certain preferences. But such mind-set needs to be given to Jesus. Too many single women have missed wonderful treasures in godly guys because the treasure was not encased in a T.B.H, or B.B.B. The Lord will probably not require you to date a guy who repulses you physically. But you need to be OPEN to guys who do not fit your desired stereotype. Too often a guy may satisfy your eyesight, but leave your heart empty and still longing.
You want to marry someone for the qualities he possess now, not for the qualities you hope he will develop. The most common mistake made by marriage partners is marrying someone they intend to change. Since it is nearly impossible to change a person, you will want to set standards of dating, or of building friendships, with men who are characterized by the qualities below:
Ø Puts the needs of others ahead of his own(Philippians 2:3-4)
Ø Rejoices in his relationship with Christ(John 15:11)
Ø Maintains proper relationships(Hebrews 12:14)
Ø Refuses to jump ahead of God’s timing(Psalm 37:7)
Ø Seeks to meet the practical needs of others(Romans 2:9-10)
Ø Follows through on his God-given responsibilities(1 Corinthians 4:2)
Ø Understands the importance of feelings and emotions (Colossians 3:12)
Ø Flees temptation to compromise(Proverbs 25:28)
These qualities are not unrealistic ideals. When a man follows Jesus, the Holy Spirit works these into his life. None of the men you date will have all these qualities perfected. All of us are at differing levels of maturity. A man of God is one who works toward being conformed to the character of Christ.
This is some of what I have been reading in the book ’Lady In Waiting’ by Jackie Kendall & Debby Jones. It’s really opened my eyes on what characteristics to look for along with being patient myself, because truly it is a virtue to me, and if I see one quality out of place, I immediately think “that ain’t it”(LOL)-God is working on me daily and I’m also breaking the generational curse I have seen in my family and DECLARE it broken off of me-We must set a standard for the next generation of women.
Before considering the specific qualities found in a Boaz, one should deal with a certain physical stereotypes. Whether you have been looking for a guy who is tall, dark and handsome(“T.D.H”) or is a bronzed, blue-eyed blonde(”B.B.B”), you need to surrender your desires to the Lord.
Everyone has certain preferences. But such mind-set needs to be given to Jesus. Too many single women have missed wonderful treasures in godly guys because the treasure was not encased in a T.B.H, or B.B.B. The Lord will probably not require you to date a guy who repulses you physically. But you need to be OPEN to guys who do not fit your desired stereotype. Too often a guy may satisfy your eyesight, but leave your heart empty and still longing.
You want to marry someone for the qualities he possess now, not for the qualities you hope he will develop. The most common mistake made by marriage partners is marrying someone they intend to change. Since it is nearly impossible to change a person, you will want to set standards of dating, or of building friendships, with men who are characterized by the qualities below:
Ø Puts the needs of others ahead of his own(Philippians 2:3-4)
Ø Rejoices in his relationship with Christ(John 15:11)
Ø Maintains proper relationships(Hebrews 12:14)
Ø Refuses to jump ahead of God’s timing(Psalm 37:7)
Ø Seeks to meet the practical needs of others(Romans 2:9-10)
Ø Follows through on his God-given responsibilities(1 Corinthians 4:2)
Ø Understands the importance of feelings and emotions (Colossians 3:12)
Ø Flees temptation to compromise(Proverbs 25:28)
These qualities are not unrealistic ideals. When a man follows Jesus, the Holy Spirit works these into his life. None of the men you date will have all these qualities perfected. All of us are at differing levels of maturity. A man of God is one who works toward being conformed to the character of Christ.
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