God is Writing

Everywhere I go, I hear it spoken of in song. (But I guess I can’t really complain since I subject myself to Taylor Swift’s wonderful music.) I see it portrayed in movies. I read about it in books. It’s love stories. They are EVERYWHERE.

From the time we are little, girls are fed stories like this. Every single Disney princess movie has a girl, whether common or royal, who finds her prince. It’s a part of our childhood, and as a result, it becomes a part of who we are. Not that I’m attacking this. In fact, I quite enjoy these love stories that surround me (even if watching chick flicks does get a little annoying at times).

But as a nineteen-year-old who has never had a boyfriend, let alone a date, I’ve noticed something. These fairytales become so much a part of who we are, that a lot of girls focus too much on it (not all but quite a few). I am one of these. For years, I have looked for a boyfriend. So much so that until recently, it would almost seem my whole life focused on getting one. Because quite frankly, it did. More than anything, I wanted to write a love story. Not going to lie, that’s a very difficult thing to do without a male lead. So I was determined to find someone to fill that role.

However, the past two years or so have created a change. (It’s definitely not complete, but it’s there.)

If you happen to meet me now, one of the first things you’re going to find out about me is that I LOVE GOD! Everything about Him amazes me! He is a protective Father who provides me with everything I need. He is my best friend no matter what life throws at me. And more than all of that, He is totally and completely, head over heels in love with ME!

He is so in love with me that He died to save me (and rose again so I could actually be with Him). He is so in love with me that while I was busy trying to write my love story with the man of my dreams (whoever that is), He was waiting patiently for me, preparing a place in my heart for Himself.

It’s not that He wants me to be single forever. It’s not that at all. In fact, He has a plan for me, but now is not the time for me to write it. Now is the time for me to write my love story with Him. He asks me to be His bride, to accept His love and return as much of it as I can. He asks me to delight myself in Him.

In return, He is going to write me a love story that I could never imagine. My prince charming will be better than I can imagine if I only let God prepare Him. And better yet, I won’t have to do a thing. God will direct Him to me at the exact right time.

So, even though it’s hard, I’m going to keep on waiting. While I write my love story with God, I’ll just keep reminding myself, “God is writing my love story.”