Thank so much and may the Lord bless you all.
For those of you who've been on the forum for a while, you can see how God has truly transformed my life. When I joined the forum in 2003, I was unsaved and in a 5 year relationship with a man who I thought was the "one", he periodically broke up with me then came back when he wanted to; he was cheating on me throughout and although I knew deep down, I couldn't leave because I was soul-tied and the Devil made me believe I was nothing without him.
I was going to church on and off, wanted to commit my life to Jesus but knew it would mean giving up my bf, so I didn't do it. But God opened my eyes in such a traumatic way, I found evidence of 5 years worth of infidelity and other hurtful things in 1 day, I was so devastated, thought I was going to die, thought of dying.
In my hurt and desperation, I tried to date other men to feel loved, but somehow God didn't allow anything to materialise. I finally committed my life fully to Christ in July 2004, got baptised and have been walking with God ever since. I did pray for a husband but I knew that what I needed more than anything was healing, wholeness and getting to know God. I met my fiance in October 2005, and it is such a blessing to be with a man who loves God, tries to live according to His word, and who loves and respects me.
Ladies, I can't say it enough, we need to wait on the Lord and trust that He has a plan and a partner for us. I had so many opportunities to date any old man, just to satisfy my need for companionship and intimacy, but I am so glad that I waited, because God has given me the desires of my heart. I know that some of us have been waiting longer than others, but God is always on time.
I leave you with this verse:
Psalm 145: 15-16
"The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time. You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing."