Thread: Getting married/Believing what amounts to be a lie.
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Getting married/Believing what amounts to be a lie.
Posted : 7 May, 2011 03:09 PM
Okay, wanted to talk about something that sincerely bugs me.
This was brought up in the post "Finish this question?"
I read everything that was said, and a lot of it made sense to me, as I'm sure it did to others, but some of it didn't.
I believe God does have a will for all of us, and that we have to pray, and do things in faith, and that it's important we go to him for things we need, but I believe there's a serious and dangerous lie within this "If I get married it has to be God's will." Let me explain what I mean. These are people who are usually bombarded with these words, and almost encouraged to stay single by the church, not find a wife, or a husband.
What on earth is with this? They're complicating things that should be pretty easy, making people feel bad for wanting a spouse, and wanting to have children. I've seen this pattern before in a lot of church groups, it's extremely sad to watch.
Yes, pray and seek God's will about it, but you don't have to be doomed to a life of perpetual singleness, the person God has planned for you MAY show up at your door, but I think it's okay to look for a wife/husband in the meantime. The Lord said to go says a lot about marriage and children in the bible...I don't think he said "Well...maybe..maybe not, you should pray about it and see, you may be chosen to be single. Really, I'm not letting you know."
The gift of singleness is called a "gift" for a reason, few people have it. Which is okay. It is better to marry than to burn. Staying single doesn't give you anymore peace, anymore strength, doesn't make you anymore "holy" if you will, than realizing you need a wife/husband.
Well, I suppose this was sort of a rant, needed to be said though.
Getting married/Believing what amounts to be a lie.
Posted : 10 May, 2011 11:44 PM
Oh, sooooo true! Family is what was in the beginning and what heaven will be. Love remains and I love that. :applause:
Thank you for your kind words, that is humbling to hear, really. You are not so bad yourself and have a great personality. You must be in demand, too. :rocknroll:
Now why aren't you older and closer or me younger and closer? lol~Father knows best. :glow:
Getting married/Believing what amounts to be a lie.
Posted : 14 May, 2011 03:36 PM
That is true and only when we look back at something can we possibly see His plan and even then? We may have to wait until Heaven to talk it over. :glow:
God bless, Max. OBTW, I friended you on You Tube and that is some awesome singing and playing. :applause:
