I do understand friend. I do believe, however, that we'll be there someday. And maybe then we'll understand them. And we'll understand those in our now position so much better too. It hurts... we may feel like outcasts... but lets face it, we're probably going to feel like that in some sense for the rest of our lives :) We're all unique. When I feel like I'm really fitting in to everyone else... I might get kind of worried. Yes, the Lord provides community. Places of refuge. Praise Him for that. But living in this world, outside our true home, there's discomfort. And we can trust the Lord in it. And be thankful... because what kind of wife would I have been if I had married at 22 according to my original plans? Not a very good one. He knew better. He still does. Maybe I'll be a better wife at 30 than 25. Who knows. Until then, we can look into the eyes of our first love... just as we will for eternity. What a privilege.
p.s. As you know, I write this out of my own turmoil... but maybe if we cling to truth together, some of it will stick in our hearts, right? Love you lots.
yes you do. and you are a huge encouragement to me. and you are right, of course. in so many aspects.......and whatever he's preparing me for, well.....come what may. Acts 9:15-16.
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I do understand friend. I do believe, however, that we'll be there someday. And maybe then we'll understand them. And we'll understand those in our now position so much better too. It hurts... we may feel like outcasts... but lets face it, we're probably going to feel like that in some sense for the rest of our lives :) We're all unique. When I feel like I'm really fitting in to everyone else... I might get kind of worried. Yes, the Lord provides community. Places of refuge. Praise Him for that. But living in this world, outside our true home, there's discomfort. And we can trust the Lord in it. And be thankful... because what kind of wife would I have been if I had married at 22 according to my original plans? Not a very good one. He knew better. He still does. Maybe I'll be a better wife at 30 than 25. Who knows. Until then, we can look into the eyes of our first love... just as we will for eternity. What a privilege.
p.s. As you know, I write this out of my own turmoil... but maybe if we cling to truth together, some of it will stick in our hearts, right? Love you lots.
yes you do. and you are a huge encouragement to me. and you are right, of course. in so many aspects.......and whatever he's preparing me for, well.....come what may. Acts 9:15-16.
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