…and it is on. By my age, close friends are no longer dating, but now in their first or second year of marriage. And if not married, they are dating. I went home, and the pressure from my mother asking if there were any ladies in my path, along with my friends from home, only for me to answer that I am just not seeking right now. It’s difficult for my mother in particular because my younger sister (19) is now seriously involved with a guy and here I am (24): single…. not even in the ballpark. It doesn’t really bother me, but that doesn’t mean the pressure isn’t there.
The other night I really started thinking about it. Not about the pressure, but about how my future bride is preparing herself for me. I went to my notepad, entitled it to my future bride and simply started with “thank you for waiting for me.” I almost began to cry. It was like a ton of bricks was just lifted off my shoulders, just by typing those words! It later became the entry you see before this one and to be honest, I was surprised by the number of ladies who commented on it saying that it “helped them” (and I don’t blame them), when it was really a post to help me and my brothers out who <gasp!> are sincerely waiting and want to encourage our brides while we engage in the Lord with our priorities. I strongly encourage you to do the same for your future someone and watch how it helps out!
I’ve heard beautiful love stories in the past of men who created their own love stories, crowds who awed at them, and with me, i want to start this one out with “… and after years of waiting, he finally met her.” I look forward to the day when the crowd is in silence and I engage for our wedding kiss.
Erik, Your words are so encouraging. Don’t allow the pressure to get to you. The Lord has someone so special out there for you and when you meet her you will know. You will just know. At least that is what my dad says…I have been seeking some advice from him about things going on in my own life and just thought I would tell you that to encourage you brother. Take care of yourself!
I would also like to thank you for coming to my site… : o )
Sista 4 Life, Leigh-Anne
Glad we could bounce ideas off each other, in a way. I miss creating things with you. Thank you for being such an honest man of God, Erik. You really inspire me. Stand strong and keep waiting, brother. She’s waiting for you somewhere out there too. Be blessed — Anna
Well, I could try and say something profound but simply I am proud of you. I will continue to pray for you (as well as the rest of my lamad-ohana brothers). I am praying for your family as well. E-mail me sometime and give me an update. If not, I will just have to find you when I get back to campus. Take care and if you are in need of something to read, check out Heb 10. And 11-13 if you want 🙂 –Megan W.
but do i win a free ride, that’s the real question!
haha
Well said, about guys that are 24ish not dating…
my good friend Ethan is 25 and he is not looking
and my other good friend his older bro in Turkey he is almost 28 and not looking both are happy with where God has brought them.
My pastor got married at 30…and waited for his bride…..
Proud of you…i don’t know you but God is good!
just wanted to share that with you.
have a peaceful wait!
Don’t worry Erik, when I become a camel herder, you can ride them anytime you want =)
Greetings Erik! I just wanted to respond and let you know that I understand what you are talking about. Here I am, 23 and not worried about my relationship status. It can seem rather awkward when it seems the majority of my freinds the same age as me are married, even younger than me at times. I remember when I was in college and I had a female roomate in college and no boyfriend…yeah you can see where that one is heading. I have officially been labeled as a man hater…femnatzi…yeah all the labels. My extended family thinks I am very odd, but hey just because their kids are promiscuous doesn’t make me weird. Sometimes I just have to remember the filter people are thinking through when the say something not intelligent. So…here I am 23…single…content…and involved in the best relationship ever with Jesus. People can say whatever they want but the fact is most married couples can’t admit that they are even close to being content as I am. Being married isn’t the utopia most think it is going to be…not that it is going to be all bad either…just happy to be where I am at is all. There is true freedom not necessarily in being single but knowing whichever path you are on at the moment is the right one for you.
welcome to the family french boy! haha I’m proud to have you a part of it! Be blessed,
Agatha*
Hey Erik!! I hope you get this comment since it’s on an older post, but anyways, I just wanted to say thanks for your comment on my site!! It made me laugh 🙂 Thanks for your kind words! Be blessed ok? ~Judy~
erik andre…..so cool just because God has gifted you with wisdom and discernment. yep it encouraged me too…..remember SICK!!!!