As Lyle, SB and I spend countless hours in the library, we get to observe the social scene that takes place in the wonderful world of James B. Duke. And, trust me, it is a quality social scene. If you don't believe me, you should probably read Hilary's post about the library. Amongst all the serious studying, one can see quite a few couples getting in some quality study time.
Lyle's and my observance of a certain couple sparked a conversation concerning relationships.
We tried to imagine what type of boy each of our friends will end up with and discussed our friends who seem to have already found their perfect person.
Relationships are a tricky thing. First, it's a matter of finding the right person. Or, atleast a person that you find a mutual interest in. That, folks, is not as easy as it sounds. Especially at Furman. Let's be real, something is off at this university. Simply going on dates with a person appears to be a foreign concept here. People basically just get engaged to each other. So, needless to say, the dating scene here is annoying. Relationships/dating in general is annoying.
But, they are also so incredibly awesome. I mean, God created us to desire companionship with another person. He created man and woman to co-exist and to support each other. The cool part is that He desires that for us, too. He desires for us to have a relationship here on earth that glorifies Him in every way and that resembles His romance with us. Experiencing true, pure love is to experience His love for us. The thing that I struggle with is this: waiting for God to put the right person in my life. I tend to long for a relationship so much that I lose sight of what I really want and settle for someone that I know isn't who God intends for me to be with. At this point in my life, I am ready to wait. I'm ready to be so in love with the Lord that I don't desire another relationship more than I desire Him. I know that He will give me the right person at the right time. And I'll know.
And don't be wishing you were someplace else or with someone else. Where you are right now is God's place for you. Live and obey and love and believe right there. God, not your marital status, defines your life.--1 Corinthians 7:17
okay, so guess what Katie? I'm a creepy stalker and have been reading your blog as of 10 am this morning. After reading this, I wanted to share with you one of my favorite quotes from a book I just read, which you would like too, called The List. The quote is, "Dance with God, He'll let the perfect man cut in". Cheesey, yes. True? probably. I like it nonetheless :]
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