In a fast-paced world like the one we live in today, the act of rushing is not uncommon at all. Work or school early in the morning. No problem. Grab a banana, a breakfast bar and a bottle of water from the fridge and you’re good to go. You eat while driving in traffic. You put on make up right after parking. Everyone’s just rushing rushing rushing to get stuff done!
Everyone around me is in a rush to get married, have kids, or have a boyfriend/girlfriend. I, on the other hand, am in a rush to graduate so I can get a stable job and help my parents relax for a change. Lately, though, I have been thinking about dating. I don’t know why but I was never the type to go out on dates and such. But seeing friends with the people they love gets overwhelming sometimes. I ask, “what about me?” Yes, what about me? When do I meet the one? I’m twenty-three years old. Older people think it’s funny when I call myself old because well, that makes them even more older. I’ve never really fallen in love. The butterflies I used to get when I did like someone, how do I know that was me in love? I’ve had countless crushes but that’s no big deal. They’re just crushes. Now, I actually want to know how it is to fall in love. That’s why I thought I’d give dating a try. I am now taking that back. Courtship is what I desire. It’s what I have been praying for. I’m old school like that. A friend told me that courtship probably doesn’t exist anymore especially here in the states but I beg to differ. The right one would want courtship instead of dating. So, again, here I am still waiting until God says the right one and I are ready to meet each other.
Patience is something I didn’t inherit from my parents so Lord, I ask for more patience so that I may be able to continue to wait for You to tell me when it is time. For now, please take care of the both of us and help us to remain pure. Thank You.
