A question for single ladies...

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KingdomGeneration

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How would you respond to this hypothetical situation?

Let's say that one day you praying that God would introduce you to that special someone who are to spend the rest of your life with. Then God plainly answered you in an audible voice saying:

"Within the next few weeks you will meet this man. He is somewhat average looking but has a heart of gold. He is destined to be an assistant pastor of a very small church in a very small remote town. He will receive a very meager salary and you will learn to have to learn to lean on me for all of your finances. while you may never see a new house or a new car or a big ministry in your lifetime, you will see my very own hand move before your very eyes."

"You will never have a career or or some sort of ministry where you will receive recognition however I have chosen you for a special task. You will never have children of your own but I have ordained you to be the mother of many. You will face your share of hardships however I will meet your every need and in turn you will raise up young men and women who operate in my authority and my power."

My question is, despite the many hardships, the meager living and the lack of any recognition what so
ever, would you still marry this guy giving the promise that God was going to for and through in many powerful ways?
 
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KingdomGeneration

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KingdomGeneration said:
How would you respond to this hypothetical situation?

Let's say that one day you praying that God would introduce you to that special someone who are to spend the rest of your life with. Then God plainly answered you in an audible voice saying:

"Within the next few weeks you will meet this man. He is somewhat average looking but has a heart of gold. He is destined to be an assistant pastor of a very small church in a very small remote town. He will receive a very meager salary and you will learn to have to learn to lean on me for all of your finances. while you may never see a new house or a new car or a big ministry in your lifetime, you will see my very own hand move before your very eyes."

"You will never have a career or or some sort of ministry where you will receive recognition however I have chosen you for a special task. You will never have children of your own but I have ordained you to be the mother of many. You will face your share of hardships however I will meet your every need and in turn you will raise up young men and women who operate in my authority and my power."

My question is, despite the many hardships, the meager living and the lack of any recognition what so
ever, would you still marry this guy giving the promise that God was going to for and through in many powerful ways?
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Not sure why i posted this here, I meant to do it in the singles forum.
 
secularhermit

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p_rehbein

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Sounds to me as if you are asking women here IF THEY would respond to a call to be a Nun.

Is that about right?

OR, being willing to deny self to obey God.............so, either way...........I'll see what the Ladies have to say
 
mystdancer50

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In my experience, God doesn't truly answer like this. God knows our hearts. He knows if we desire to marry because He wills it or because we cannot control ourselves. Ultimately, God wouldn't essentially tell us, "Well, I have this person for you that isn't attractive and you will live a life struggling to make ends meet and you will be barren and no one will remember you when you die." Honestly, if we are His completely, it wouldn't matter, right?

Add to this, that the man she falls in love with will be someone she is attracted to. One person that someone wouldn't look twice at would cause another godly woman to go weak in the knees.

In other words, I don't find your question to truly be valid or fair. But, that's just me.
 
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Snuggle

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I would. I don't deserve anything at all, so for God to love me enough to use me in His ministry would be unbelievably surreal. To add to the blessing of having God be present in my life, I would also get to have a husband who loves God and serves Him?! Sign me up!

As for the children, I do want children of my own flesh, but if God says that is not a role I am to fulfill, then I can accept that. Adopting, doesn't seem to be out of the scenario in question. I would be honoured to love even one of the many children God has blessed this earth with.
 
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Tintin

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Wow, dudes. This thread is older than Methuselah.
 
p_rehbein

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mystdancer50 said:
In my experience, God doesn't truly answer like this. God knows our hearts. He knows if we desire to marry because He wills it or because we cannot control ourselves. Ultimately, God wouldn't essentially tell us, "Well, I have this person for you that isn't attractive and you will live a life struggling to make ends meet and you will be barren and no one will remember you when you die." Honestly, if we are His completely, it wouldn't matter, right?

Add to this, that the man she falls in love with will be someone she is attracted to. One person that someone wouldn't look twice at would cause another godly woman to go weak in the knees.

In other words, I don't find your question to truly be valid or fair. But, that's just me.
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well, the thread may be older than dirt.............BUT IT HAS GIVEN ME THE OPPORTUNITY to give a BIG SHOUT OUT to my Sister Mystdancer!

HEY SISTER!

GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU AND YOURS..............
 
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Snuggle said:
I would. I don't deserve anything at all, so for God to love me enough to use me in His ministry would be unbelievably surreal. To add to the blessing of having God be present in my life, I would also get to have a husband who loves God and serves Him?! Sign me up!

As for the children, I do want children of my own flesh, but if God says that is not a role I am to fulfill, then I can accept that. Adopting, doesn't seem to be out of the scenario in question. I would be honoured to love even one of the many children God has blessed this earth with.
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PTL sister Snuggle! God is looking for more people like you. You didn't focus on the little details about a little time of hardship. You focused on the privilege of serving the Almighty One during this short little span we call a lifetime. It's like a tiny grain of sand on the shores of eternity.

If you were being honest in your answer, then you have already passed the test! Great is your faith and great will be your eternal reward forever in heaven! Like the old song says, "Just keep your hand upon the throttle, and your eye upon that rail."
Godspeed, glad to know ya:)
 
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jer2911

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Need to identify first, is it really 'praying' or just 'demanding' something from God? Because whatever God answers to my prayer, it will be "May your will be done, LORD." Praying is submitting to God's will while demanding is making God submit to your will.
 
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sassylady

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Yes. If he is a man of God and somebody I can trust and have a close relationship with, I could marry somebody like that. I live that way now with nobody. I hate working at a dead end job and don't care for a career or recognition. I try to help others with what I have to help them with. I have no money and totally depend on the Lord for each and every day for what I I need, so I am accustomed to living like that. As hard as it is, there is nothing like knowing that the God of the universe is taking care of everything you need and want and has never failed you.
 
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KingdomGeneration said:
How would you respond to this hypothetical situation?

Let's say that one day you praying that God would introduce you to that special someone who are to spend the rest of your life with. Then God plainly answered you in an audible voice saying:

"Within the next few weeks you will meet this man. He is somewhat average looking but has a heart of gold. He is destined to be an assistant pastor of a very small church in a very small remote town. He will receive a very meager salary and you will learn to have to learn to lean on me for all of your finances. while you may never see a new house or a new car or a big ministry in your lifetime, you will see my very own hand move before your very eyes."

"You will never have a career or or some sort of ministry where you will receive recognition however I have chosen you for a special task. You will never have children of your own but I have ordained you to be the mother of many. You will face your share of hardships however I will meet your every need and in turn you will raise up young men and women who operate in my authority and my power."

My question is, despite the many hardships, the meager living and the lack of any recognition what so
ever, would you still marry this guy giving the promise that God was going to for and through in many powerful ways?
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I don't know about you. But this is something I'd like to never ever hear from God. But that's just me.
 
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lost_suzie

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I wish I could send you this privately but since you are only a guest...

I don't know what you were hoping for by asking this question, but it somehow feels like maybe you are feeling no one would accept you...

but truth is. I would. if its God's will for me and a godly man like him to be together, I would gladly give up what I have to be with him. being ''rich'' does not always mean to have wealth or materialistic things. but love and family is what being rich is for me. and if one add God into that mixture, what else does one need?

I was thinking about what I want in a husband earlier...
I want a godly man, who would inspire me to be better. I want an intelligent man so conversation could never dry up. but it wouldn't really be fair of me to ask for a godly man if I myself aren't godly. I believe that once I am godly enough for God, that He would introduce me to the right man. maybe he might even give me a man just like me, still searching, and we might end up searching together and growing stronger side by side...

I know I sound very silly.

remember: let go and let God
 
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ember

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I don't know about you. But this is something I'd like to never ever hear from God. But that's just me.
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love it



from 2009.......vintage
 
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