Thank you for continuing to wait for us. Your commitment to not just settle for any guy already exemplifies the faithfulness and true beauty hidden deep within you. More importantly, thank you for your devotion and pursuit of the Lord — it’s that bold pursuit that directly empowers us to more effectively be the men of God we’re called to be, yes — even while in waiting. Thank you not just for settling with the bread crumbs of His presence or some sermon from past Sunday, but going deeper and looking further into heart of God for the rich answers of your soul. It’s what helps us to find you. Thank you also for evading every thought, pressure or comment that may try to rob you of that hidden flame — as its that fire within you that not only sets you free, but will in turn set our beautiful future up to flourish as well. Continue to stay strong, our sweet brides, and don’t lose heart nor be distracted by the weight of time or circumstances pressed against you. The time may be long, but while it’s undeniably valuable, as our love for you only grows stronger.
— your future husbands
your so wonderful erik.
i miss your profound words.
I always love it when you post these. They’re beautiful and encouraging
ay erik … [that was a cuban sigh] …. you dont know how much these little letters HELP us young women.
get on aim soon … its been a while … we have to plan sea world remember??!?!?!
jen
Dang, that was good. Did I miss part 1 and 2? 🙂
hey so i wasn’t ignoring your comment. i just haven’t been on xanga forever. anyways just thought i’d say hey and yeah stay latin. ok see ya.
lovely. just lovely.
Janell…
– To Our Future Brides — Part 1
– To Our Future Brides — Part 2
That is wonderful and encouraging. Thanks.
Mmmm…beautiful.
i’m going to have to read the others…i think i’ll print this and put it on my myspace if you don’t mind…i have some frineds that shoudl read this!
thanks!
sam
i had one of my frineds read it and she asked why you still on the market! It’s a wonderful feeling to know there are men out there that have not given up for just at the moment kinda guy!
this is beautiful.
good to hear from you… 🙂
wow. i’m so glad you commented on my site… Jesus definitely knew that i needed what you wrote up there. it could not have come at a better time!
i’m with everyone else… i might just have to print that out 🙂
Hey Erik. Thank you so much for your encouragment. It was something I have needed to hear. I have actually been thinking a lot about that lately; whether my root are in Teen Mania, or in the Lord. I know that they are in the Lord, and that *nothing* can seperate me from Him, so there really isn’t a bad side to this. I can’t just go down in silence, I AM going to go down kicking and screaming! haha. Thanks again for taking the time to encourage a sister in Christ.
Be blessed,
Meagan M
Just wanted to let you know that your words are annointed. They bring both hope and conviction from the Holy Spirit. This particular installment of the series hit me in exactly at the right time, right when I needed encouragement.
(Btw… I go to the Family Church… that’s how I know you)
Thankyou… I think that I will go back and read those a couple times a week, to remind myself… you should write a book called, “Dear Wife” Yep. I’d read it! Be Blessed. Janell
What you wrote above was awesome. you odviously have a gift when it somes to writing.
Anyways, Real Estate investing is fun and great, my market up here in CT is so inflated that if you want to buy a home and fix it up the flip it you really need to know someone who is selling low, and then buy it from them before they list it with an agent. It’s difficult and you need money. I’m buying homes for their residual income. The one I am buying right now comes with a free building lot, and my parents are builder’s so I’ll probly end up building a house on it, but only if I can make 80k on it. I already have 40-50 in the land if I just sell it.
It sounds as if you’ve been reading books and stuff, I am curious to hear what exactly you are reading and what you are looking for in regards to an investment. I’m actually moving to N.C. in September and a real estate agent who am good friends with is from Tampa. Give me a call sometime if you wanna chat 860-367-1727
🙂 Thank you Erik for those inspiring words. I’m very thankful for you.
isn’t that funny! it was all her idea.
your welcome to your post. 🙂
…and your comment….life is a sheer joy at times….
remember the Lord Erik-rachel
Such Wisdom for such a person as you …
Hi I’m Beth Bolyards Mom …
just stopping to say hi…
she (beth) is at teenmainia for her second internship and she plans on staying for a third year … so stay cool ,,, …..
Ok yes your post is a HUGE reminder…very timely!
yes I go to a park everyday on my lunch break and lay under a huge tree on a blanket and read and sometimes take a nap.
I love green grass in parks, especially in the NOrthwest when you can actually lay in it with out getting eaten by fire ants!!!!!!
and you in turn, help others as well, I guess ,
it’s just Iron sharping iron… thanks rex
remember to pray ALL ways….
Wow, somebody who is actually not sexually jaded by society. …Thats refreshing.
this was VERY timely to read. thank you erik!
thank you!
hey thanks for the comment…You were in my brothers class huh? good times.
I liked your post. Those are good thoughts.
Thanks for the reminder…It was beautiful.
🙂
Nina
*sigh* thank you for allowing yourself to be orchestrated by the Holy Spirit.
We as women need to hear that …. *Smiles* Thats definitly an encouragement Eric. You know how it says in Proverbs 15:
23 A man finds joy in giving an apt reply—
and how good is a timely word!
It was timely!
Eric, I don’t want sound all emotional but its been rough and what you said on my xanga made me cry because it really spoke to my mind and heart.
Blessings to you friend!
Julia
That’s sweet!
that was A-MAZING.