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The Midnight Ocean
  
Reflections, Poetry, and Prose from the depths of the Midnight Ocean.
Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD;
O Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy. Psalm 130
Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant. After those days, saith the LORD,
I will put my law in their inwards parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God,
and they shall be my people. Jeremiah 31:31-33
Wherefore the law is holy, and the Commandment Holy, and just, and good. Rom7:12
Sifatai tiftach- u'fi yagid- tehilatecha!
- If I open my lips- let my mouth- declare Your praise!
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HOW MUCH FOR THE CHRISTIAN IN THE WINDOW??" Jul 25, 2008 10:44 am
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"I can't believe you're single," is something that I've heard a couple times this week. It's spoken with the same kind of extroverted contemplation of a shopper inspecting a clearance priced item- for defects and scratches.Lol. Albeit still flattering!
The problem is... and remains; I'm not exactly for sale. I've become more of a floor model. A floor model for all christian men, sometimes it seems.
And the merchandised items, I'm told- are quite out of stock.

"Where are all the good christian men hiding?"

"All the good men of G-d are taken already!"

You know the story. At least once a week I either hear this spoken, or I read of it blogged somewhere. As if we've all become exasperated that with our morning coffee and paper- there isn't a fresh list of eligible men or women-tailored to our most intimate characterizations of "our perfect mate;" delivered anew each day.

I cannot answer with any authority where to find these- oft fabled Good Christian men of mystery. Heck I can't even answer where you could find me, if you're looking. Since I'm not lost, how is it that I need to be found? But I digress.

I'm not entirely sure here, but I think part of the answer lies in the fact that I am today more representative of the shopped for item, rather than the shopper these days. If women come looking for me- and find me, it is they who have sought out something that they believe they might like. If not, they likely wouldn't be in the market perusing my department, right?
I remember, as I'm sure most all men do, when I first started to flirt with women. It tries you're courage to say the least! lol.

"What should I say?"
"Will she reject me, and cast me into the depths of eternal embarrassment?" Lol.
Then there was the...
...once they show a little interest...how fast do I progress things? How much pressure do I put on her to move towards the next emotional step in our relationship?
I think men and women can both relate here. It's kind of a rat-race of wit, heart, and guts. But when I came to the realization some years back that I could only truly be happy in a relationship in which I am yoked together with a woman of extraordinary faith, things changed drastically. I was no longer nervous around women, because I no longer wanted anything they, by themselves, could give me.
I want what is G-d's will. And what is His good pleasure to give me.

Having a robe of salvation- that was bought at such an awesome price...we are men and women of Christ.
"Thou shalt love thy God with all your heart, your soul, and mind."

Having put on the new man, I am found and not lost. And how can I sell what is not mine to give??

I put great trust in the value He see's in my heart, mind and soul. His Word tells me so.

Yes, I'm more of a floor model who is not for sale. I've already been bought and paid for. To whom (may) my Father gives my heart to- should be more His business than my own. It's no longer simply mine to give.

"I can't believe you're single?" Well, I guess in actuality I'm not. And that makes all the difference.
A three cord bond...

GB,
sabrefire

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