2 Better Than One



 I almost asked Pastor Linder if he was standing behind me at the park when I had been talking to God on Friday. I know of course he wasn't. The sermons today went along with what I shared this weekend. I want to say that I appreciate Bro. Linder. He's hilarious. He also loves the Lord and preaches as He believes God is leading him. I do want to make something very clear. I truly believe that two are better than one. I do believe that a couple needs to work hard to keep their marriage strong. I am not for divorce. There are some situations where it's avoidable and it's best. That being said, if you are bored with each other, it's time to start getting to know one another again. Relearn each other. Work at it.  There was a day that you loved each other so much that you wanted to marry each other. Find that new spark.  I am single. I was married. I am not going to go into why I got a divorced. God knows why. The people I trust the most know why and that is enough.  Today, Pastor Linder was preaching a lot about two being together. It made me a bit sad inside. I love being able to focus on God being single again.  He is right though, two are better than one. I just find it hard to believe that I will have that again, and it was a sad moment for me. I say moment, because God has been so good to me that I can't dwell on that. I am surrounded by people who love the Lord, and I have made some really good friends here. We stand together. We hold each other up. We pray for each other, and we encourage each other. I may not be married, but I am not alone. For my fellow older singles, keep moving forward. Keep loving Jesus. When things are hard, lean on the Lord and find a safe friend that will hold you up, until you have the strength to walk once again on your own. Not everyone gets married. Some are called to singleness. Some, just never meet their person. I do encourage you, though to open yourself up to being in a Godly and healthy relationship. Find someone you can do life with together.  Thank you, Bro Linder, for being who you are. Thank you for the way you openly love your wife. Thank you for the laughter you give us.  May God keep your marriage strong and healthy. Make God protect your family. God is good. 

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