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Only One for You or Choose Whom You Want?
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5/7/2006 6:25 am |
God has given us all the freedom to make our own choice. But as a Christian, we always need to rely on God's will. That's why we need to pray, and bring to God our choice for His approval. We inquire on God to give us Words or signs for confirmation. I believed that God has a special person for us. But faith without action is dead. We have to do something to understand His will. We may choose our own choice, but if it's not God's will for us, it will never work. There's always consequences in everything. " We are fearfully and wonderfully made." Psalm 139:14a
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5/7/2006 8:57 am |
ABSOLUTELY what LEVS said!! Mom
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5/7/2006 10:59 am |
Is it a parodox?...when we allign our heart's desires with God and His will becomes ours...won't we end up choosing the one He has planned for us after all...Hmmmm  Anyway I may know whom I like and who I will choose...BUT I want God in the equation for sure as only He knows who will be the one and how well we will love and complement each other! I like Prov 3:5-6 for this too....'Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight' Jean...does this come under OTHER for voting? G  Man can make many plans...BUT it is the Lord who will direct his paths....
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5/7/2006 11:27 am |
HONESTLY,I BELIEVE GOD LETS US CHOOSE, THIS WAY,WHEN THINGS BECOME LESS THAN PERFECT IN THE MARRIAGE, WHICH THEY WILL,WE WONT BE ABLE TO BLAME GOD BECAUSE IT WAS OUR CHOICE.AND THE MARRIAGE WILL PROSPER AS WE WORK TO MAKE IT PROSPER!! NO EXCUSES, IT IS UP TO US!! GBU MARCOS
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5/7/2006 1:16 pm |
I agee also with what LEVS said,We may choose our own choice, but if it's not God's will for us, it will never work. We have to learn that God time and our time are very different. If we don't wait on him and just make our choices without God being in our choice or decisions we make, yes we will suffer the consequences of our actions. Luke 12:31 also in Matt. 6:33 - But seek ye first the kindom of God, and his righteousness: and all these things shall be added unto you
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5/7/2006 2:29 pm |
You know, many think God will just take this problem and that problem away for us but He does't; He simply gives us power to overcome those things. In the same way He gives us (if we receive it) knowledge, wisdom and discerment to pick our spouse. I also believe ANY two people can marry and make it work forever. As long as both are after God's own heart and continue growing in Him as they should, then how could they turn against one another? Hebrews 5:8 Matthew 11:6
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5/7/2006 2:58 pm |
HI JEAN! YOUR WAY MAKES PERFECT SENCE! BE BLESSED IN YOUR NEW MARRIAGE! MARCOS
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5/7/2006 4:11 pm |
I feel that it's a combination. Do I feel that there's one right person. No, if that was the case, than last time or with future hubby one of them was a mistake. I believe there are good choices and better choices and best choices. What happens if God's choice for us chooses someone else then what happens. What happens if one of us isn't listening when God brings us to meet and we miss each other. These are just examples. I believe God gives us free-will and that includes spouse. There are definately choices better than others. So I vote for a combo of both choices.!!! Sharyl
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5/7/2006 4:24 pm |
I think God places people in our life. If we are focused on God and where he is leading us then we are choosing His path. I do not think there is one specific person for us, I think God places many people in our lives who He would choose for us, but ultimatly it is our choice. Does that make sence, sometimes my thinking gets ahead of my typing..LOL Kathy
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5/7/2006 7:07 pm |
Hi Really Saved, I think it could be both. To any of you who have followed or know much about me, I've been there and done that where marriage and divorce are concerned. I started a blog today, questioning my two timed marriage and divorce of my first husband, who was abusive. My second husband I still love dearly and he loves me too. We could have written a chapter in the bible about "a house divided..." and "you cannot serve two masters...". He admitted, prior to divorcing me, he had lied to me about serving the Lord and having committed his life to the Lord. I am totally at peace about where I stood and still stand scripturally in this marriage and divorce. I entered into this marriage with great "lack of knowledge," or would never have married him without first seeing him walk the walk and talk the talk. On the first day of spring this year, the Lord showed me beyond a shadow of a doubt who He has predestined for me, clear back to at least 1990, the year I left my abusive husband once and for all. In this, through many dreams, visions, words of knowledge, signs and wonders and most of all by HIS SPIRIT, I know who the Lord has chosen to be my husband and partner in ministry. I can still cry sweet sweet tears that the Lord would be so good to me and join me Himself with a true man of God. The biggest confirmation is so precious I can't wait to share it with all who would hear, but it isn't time at this point. These words became life to me through God showing me who He intended for me, and me for this man who will be my husband. "SEEK YE FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD AND ALL HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS, AND ALL THESE THINGS WILL BE ADDED UNTO YOU." I know the bible tells of statutes and concepts to follow as who to marry. I believe He will bless a union within these guidelines. But I personally know, He can and will also show you exactly who you were made for and who was made for you. I don't know if this is for everyone, but I believe it probably is. I can see special reasons why He would need it to be that way for me. ReallySaved, congratulations and God bless you and yours always. In Jesus Name AMEN Love, Jaci
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5/7/2006 7:15 pm |
Hi ReallySaved, I'm going to post some song scriptures on my blog "Jaci's Favorite Lyrics". Check them out ok. One is by LeAnn Rimes, and the other by an up and coming artist. Both songs touch on the subject of this blog. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. God bless you Sister, Jaci
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5/7/2006 7:17 pm |
correction,,,song lyrics*, not song scriptures Jaci
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5/7/2006 7:53 pm |
I voted for #1 because I believe when it comes to decisions we have to make that affects our destiny--the "biggies" like our spouse, our vocation, what church we go to, where we live--then God has a specific "perfect" or best choice for us versus a "good" or "acceptable" one. Does that mean we can mess up the whole deal if we make less than the "perfect" choice in any of those things? No. But I believe we bring on a whole lot of undue trouble to ourselves (and others) and possibly delay our reaching where He's trying to get us to. However, even in that, God is a redeeming God and knows how to ultimately get us back on track and use what the Devil meant for evil and bring good out of it. What I'm trying to make a point of here is yes, we have been given a free-will. Yes, God allows us to make our own choices about much of our lives as we walk within the parameters of His Word. However, there is a clear pattern that is revealed over and over in the Word, and that is that He definitely has a specific plan for each of us. None of us are here by accident and none of us are supposed to be bystanders when it comes to carrying out His will and His purposes in the earth for us, His Body (the Church). The key is, you have to seek Him, not casually, or off-handledly, or just when you get into trouble and need Him to bail you out--although, He graciously and mercifully does that! (smile). He wants us to passionately and diligently seek Him and pursue His specific plan for our life--His best--and in light of that, how could that not include something so life-changing and impacting as a mate? Just my thoughts...for whatever they're worth. 
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5/8/2006 10:18 am |
SEEK YE THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN AND ALL SHALL BE ADDED UNTO YOU. I LOVE GOD SO MUCH THAT IF I NEVER HAVE ANYONE ELSE MY LIFE, I WILL PRAISE HIM. MY LIFE IS NOT SURROUNDED BY GETTING MYSELF TOGETHER FOR A MATE OR DATE BUT GETTING MYSELF TOGETHER FOR HIM.
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5/9/2006 3:54 pm |
There is not a "perfect" spouse, but we are to submit to God's will for our lives in all things. The scriptural guidelines for who to marry are very general, so in that sense there is much flexibility... but we are to walk by faith, seeking His good and perfect will in every situation. The Christian life is a mystery. We are led by the Holy Spirit whom we know but cannot be seen. As our hearts and minds are submitted to Him, we will be led to the person He has called us to. We do well to obey the Scripture - we do best to follow the Lord. "Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness..." Matt 6:33.
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5/12/2006 5:06 pm |
I believe God only chose 1 woman for a man...Adam...and Adam blamed God when they sinned, and from then on, He has let us choose, only showing us by the Holy Spirit who would be a good choice. When I married, I sought God as to whether this person would be right for me...and we had a blessed marriage for a long time, adopted several children along the way...then one day he decided he didn't love me, didn't want to follow the Lord,(quiting church, quiting teaching Sunday school) didn't want the responsibilities of being a father. Can I now blame God? No. God took all the things in my past that the devil meant for evil, like not being able to have children...and blessed me with 4 adopted children. God will use this too that the devil means to destroy me with to bring a blessing into my life. God says "I will make you my wife forever, showing you righteousness and justice, unfailing love and compassion. I will be faithful to you and make you mine, and you will finally know me as Lord" in Hosea. So since I believe that my life is hid in Christ, in God, then He is my real life.
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5/12/2006 5:07 pm |
I feel that God walks with us in all our decisions and He allows us the freedom to make our paths. Is this a trick question? lol. How could we know? If we wait, thinking God's going to bring Mr. Right to our door, we may be waiting a long time. Choose wisely is what I think.
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5/13/2006 9:07 pm |
Of the 2 options presented I chose #2. I don't believe God is a divine matchmaker or predestines us to another. The reasons being that we cannot sit at home and wait for a home-delivered marriage proposal nor can we blame God for our 1-in-2 chances of divorce. God gives us the tool, ie the Bible, to guide us into making the correct choice for a spouse, how egotisically we intepret it will determine how Christian our marriage and relationships are.
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5/23/2006 10:27 am |
I will wait on the Lord to present my husband to me. He KNOWS who's best for me. He is my Father and Creator. Bless you Jean, Darnell(I'm still excited for you and Ed!!)
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