March 1, 2014: I award this post “The Most Attention-Grabbing” blog posting for Saturday from a blogger @ http://www.laacone.wordpress.com
Originally posted on laacone:
So, I just got done reading this blog post, ok so I just got done reading like a million blog posts and I’m overjoyed with this knowledge flow. First off, I. Am. Single. And you know what?
I’m loving it.I mean this in all honesty. Just like sex, intimate companionship…and I don’t know, whatever else comes with marriage; is a gift, there are certain gifts that are given to singles. Time, the ability to control where your money goes (go ahead, spend $26 on that half eaten meal, green tea, sake and then turn around and spend that $10.25 on a movie ticket), energy AND rest, straight up freedom though and overall just the willingness to serve God in every way possible. So far on this spiritual journey of FINALLY understanding what a personal relationship with God means, I have learned to really give myself to others. I have someone I bring to church and bible study with me, and yes it does add an extra at least 30 minutes to my time and gas tank, I’ve begun to disciple not only her but a younger girl at my church and I’ve even developed a prayerful relationship with one of my co-workers. On top of that I have COMPLETELY (caps lock is really good for something), let go of my ex. Yes really. The awesome thing is that I recognized the red flags. I knew about them in the beginning, but I ignored them and then (after making countless mistakes…), I was just like, I’m so not at peace, off with his head!!! And I broke up with him at 6 am whilst writing an essay that was due that very day. Even though I wanted the relationship back and I battled with if I made the right decision, during that time I grew, I even fought off temptation. Over and over and over again. I came to realize even more so the importance of boundaries between male and female and how to safely guard my heart. Shoot, I gave away money (although I didn’t initiate it, so I don’t feel like it counts too much). Even though I feel as though this knocks me off my non-pedestal of humility, this is just a tiny testimony of how much I have grown.
In saying all of this, to my future one (not the one, but as in one flesh), dude take your time.
