Too Desperate to Hear His Voice

The title of this entry came when thinking of the failed relationships that claimed heard the Lord’s voice tell him/her that she/ he is the one. It is what we all wish to hear because in our minds we have waited so long and it seems everyone else found their someone while we are still waiting. 

How come they got theirs and I’m still waiting for mine. What is taking so long? 

There was a woman, Emily who told a younger woman, Ann that if she did not go to her husband and tell him that she is ready to be married, she would have never been married. But Emily failed to tell Ann of all of the hurdles Emily has to jump over and through when she gets home to be her husband's help mete. Yet, Ann pondered what was told to her even when the Word says otherwise for women (Proverbs 18:22 AMP).

There was a young man, Malachi having a vision and a plan for his life. It included the young lady, Annette whom he has known since he was a child. They were both excited about the future. Having been raised in the admonition of the Lord, they were in agreement in keeping themselves chaise until their wedding night. But Malachi had a best friend, Leo. The reason they were friends is because of how similar their lives had been and were going in the same direction, only Leo had no marriage prospects. Leo, however was attracted to Annette. How was it possible that Malachi couldn’t see what was happening in front of him? Malachi and Annette got married and had children; yet she still left it all and ran off with Leo. Malachi had not suspected his best friend and childhood sweetheart would do such a thing.

There was a middle aged woman coming to a particular ministry for the first time. She looked around to see who else was attending and filled the congregation. Satisfied with what she saw, she decided to join that particular ministry and became one of the congregation. It took a little time before the women of the ministry learned that the woman was single and had children that were practically adults. She was looking for a man. If she found a husband, that will do too. The men slowly became more acquainted with this woman and eventually withdrew. It was odd that one of the staff members, who was waiting for his opportunity took it when he saw there was no one else standing in his way. He began speaking to

her. She didn’t seem interested. The one she was interested in, was engaged; nevertheless, she gave the staff member a chance. After less than a year of dating, the staff member asked the woman’s hand in marriage and she accepted. In less than 5 years, the man fell into temptations he knew had overcame. She divorced and moved on to a new congregation. She was looking for a man. If she found a husband, that will do too (John 4:16-19 AMP).

The whole armor of God was created for a reason. It is perfectly described for a reason (Ephesians 6:13-18 AMP). God tells us that our weapons of warfare are mighty to the pulling down of strongholds. He tells us this for a reason. We are to read the Word of God day and night (Joshua 1:8 AMP). Why do you think that is? 

When we attended Sunday School, we learned that the old has passed away (2 Corinthians 5:17 AMP). Behold all things have become new. What things? All things. Don’t you have to learn what those things are? If you were to face a circumstance where the reaction would be for "the old man" to beat the brakes off of someone because they disrespected you, but you knew being a Christian requires for you to react differently; what would that new reaction be? If you don’t have the answer, it is because the emotion is speaking louder than His voice. This will continually happen if you don’t practice the new habits (Galatians 5:22-23 AMP).

In the examples above with Ann rethinking waiting for a man to come find her, back in the day, if you didn’t hear about that biological clock, you had to be in a cave somewhere. Before then, the church ladies would call young women spinsters after a certain age. And the ever popular one about not knowing how to cook was going to keep you from keeping a man. These old sayings can speak louder than God’s voice only because you have given those sayings a place in your life. Start speaking the truth to starve the old sayings strength (1 Timothy 4:7 AMP).

Malachi with the vision and plan, how could that have gone so wrong? Who did he put his trust in? Did he talk it over with Jesus or did he talk it over with his “best friend”? Always be watchful when there is someone that has so much in common with you but didn’t come from the same womb or household. Joseph had brothers that were trying to kill him because they were jealous (Genesis 37:18-36 AMP). They came from the same household. How far fetched would it be for someone who doesn't have the same interest and did not come from where you came from? The signs are right there and if you did not know, the Word is available to you!

The last example happens more often than you think. People can see the red flags flying but because of the agenda in getting married, at all costs, takes precedence. The obvious become oblivious. Know that it is the old man doing his job (your flesh). How can that happen when its been crucified daily - hmm?
You are making this harder than it should be.

Hearing the voice of the Lord is not new to this blog. To read more about His voice and how important He is in Christian dating, continue to read the entries here, here, and here.