God has planned your life in front of you, and you have the chance to make a decision, to choose your own path, and sometimes when you're choosing the right path, God's blessings and grace might seem like a fortunate coincidence. When you chose a rough path, some people might say that's bad luck. Whatever it is, it is your choice that defines your future, not coincidence.
So when Pastor Agus's friend - who is also a Pastor - happened to greet me and I happened to respond him, it wasn't a coincidence at all (Pastor Agus is CLC Pastor, a church where I go to in Sydney). And when he innocently discussed about life partner, it wasn't a coincidence. It was planned. I think God is thinking of me :)
I don't go to this Pastor's church here. I haven't been to church for such a long time (and I'm missing it soo much ><) so when he greeted me, I was always feeling a bit nervous - I still want to search other church that can fit me better. Anyway we said hello and did a little chat and out of nowhere we started to talk about soulmate.
He said one of the most important decision that Christians have to make is choosing the right spouse. And I couldn't agree more. The thing is, you might wondering: how? By praying. Again, how to pray for something like that?? Have you ever wonder if you have asked the wrong prayer all this time? I have.
Naturally, us, human tends to have problem with balancing life. We tend to go to the extreme rather than being in the middle. We'd always choosing sides rather than keeping peace. We can never balance things out. It's either workaholic or potato couch. Obesity or Anorexic. We forget the fact that there's this thing called healthy.
That was what I was doing. I only pray from one side. I always thought God knows what I need. God will provide me the best life partner. I see and adore His all-knowing power that I forget His giving power. It is written that God knows what the heart wants and needs. But the bible also said, ask and it will be given to you. And it can be applied to this, when you bring your prayer to God. The bible said, God will give you your heart's desire, when you live your life according to His will. And He also said, whatever it is that you want, when you pray whole-heartedly, it will be given to you.
Of course God has someone who is perfect for me. But it doesn't mean I can't tell Him my wants, my needs, my heart's desires. The Pastor said, pray to God, ask, if you have criteria, let Him know. He will give you the best. But just as we have our own criteria, He also has criteria of His own, to balance us up. Your partner's spirituality is a very crucial thing to consider. It is not one's belief that's important. It's how (s)he commits to God during his/her life.
So whatever it is that you want God to give you, ask away!! :)
On a second thought though.. People nowadays marry strangers and expect God to bless the marriage. Don't do what the world does! Being a Christian doesn't only mean to pray to God and read the bible, it's to include Him in everything you do, in every aspect of your life, such as your love life, work, friendship, health, etc. Knowing Jesus is not enough. You got to be His best friend.
In the end, choosing someone to spend your whole life with is not an easy thing to do, and it will always goes back to you to make a decision. God's approval can be seen through your spiritual leader and parents' approval. Too often people got caught up in the web of romance and fail to see God's signs. Be careful in choosing, cos you only get to marry once! And you will be stuck with the one you have chosen for life! True story.
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