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I agree, it's like someone told me ''God will set a buffet before you, but it's up to you to decide what you want and set your plate''. In other words, God won't force you to be with a certain person, we get to make choices.I don't believe God would force two people to be together. I just can't find that as something He would do. I mean, I believe God has a hand on things, if you just commit one another, your self, the relationship, etc. to Him and you surrender to Him. Ask and let His will be done, seek Him, humble down, make sure both of you are doing your best to serve Him and don't get so caught up in one another that you don't live for Him anymore. There's so much "work" or commitment that comes with relationships, marriage, and that sort of thing though. You have to really be ready for it. Also, We MUST be satisfied with the Lord and realize He alone completes us, that no man can do that.(or woman for the men). There's ups and downs to being single, in a relationship, or married. Honestly, you have more freedom and all being single.
You have time to focus on, grow and mature in, serve,seek,etc. the Lord. When the time is right the Lord will allow you to find someone, and you can give it a try if you feel like it. Just keep God first no matter what and either way, it will work out. Just my thoughts....God bless.
You have time to focus on, grow and mature in, serve,seek,etc. the Lord. When the time is right the Lord will allow you to find someone, and you can give it a try if you feel like it. Just keep God first no matter what and either way, it will work out. Just my thoughts....God bless.
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To me, a soul mate isn't necessarily a spouse. I see a soul mate as someone who you connect with spiritually, mentally, emotionally. Someone who "gets" you. Someone who has been through the thick and thin with you, has cheered you on when things were great, and who comforted you when things were at their worst. The person you know you can call on for anything and everything. The person who has seen the not-so-shiny parts of you, and loves you anyway.
For some, it's their spouse. For others, it's a best friend, or a sibling. I pray that everyone experiences that kind of connection with someone in their lifetime, it's truly a blessing.
For some, it's their spouse. For others, it's a best friend, or a sibling. I pray that everyone experiences that kind of connection with someone in their lifetime, it's truly a blessing.
V
Soul mate? Lolno. Your "soul mate" isn't chosen for you... until you say "I do." Once you're married, they are "The One," whether you like it or not 10 years after =P Of course, the only BIBLICAL exception is adultery, and another exception that isn't really Biblical but I believe is sufficient is abuse.
I know you may "Like the idea" of a soul mate. Nothing wrong with that, except that it's really not true =S The Bible shows no support of it, and God specifically bringing two people together is a rarity, not a common practice, in the Bible. Of course, since it DID happen to some people it MAY happen to you, but it's unlikely. I think "soul mates" are a wordly concept, and cause more problems than they solve. The idea gives people an excuse to marry someone they shouldn't, and likewise gives them a "reason" to divorce their spouse. It also causes good Christians to wait eternally for a spouse, thinking God will just MAKE it happen, or show them as clear as day what to do, when that isn't always the case. In a perfect relationship, I guess the idea just strengthens the bond, but there are no perfect relationships, so... =/
I know you may "Like the idea" of a soul mate. Nothing wrong with that, except that it's really not true =S The Bible shows no support of it, and God specifically bringing two people together is a rarity, not a common practice, in the Bible. Of course, since it DID happen to some people it MAY happen to you, but it's unlikely. I think "soul mates" are a wordly concept, and cause more problems than they solve. The idea gives people an excuse to marry someone they shouldn't, and likewise gives them a "reason" to divorce their spouse. It also causes good Christians to wait eternally for a spouse, thinking God will just MAKE it happen, or show them as clear as day what to do, when that isn't always the case. In a perfect relationship, I guess the idea just strengthens the bond, but there are no perfect relationships, so... =/
