tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134499568881813542.post8498044353171247155..comments2022-11-09T08:24:12.457-05:00Comments on Thirsty Soul: A vision for marriage: for the unmarried?Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16745470127207480213noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134499568881813542.post-41807235917480783942010-08-22T15:14:16.598-04:002010-08-22T15:14:16.598-04:00I agree with you Julie, the balance can be difficu...I agree with you Julie, the balance can be difficult! <br /><br />We can't demand marriage of God, but I do think there is a problem even in Christian culture today with singles delaying marriage without good reason to do so.<br /><br />Yes, God is sovereign, but He also calls us to be intentional and make choices. Here's an article that really got me thinking about this topic:<br /><br Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16745470127207480213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134499568881813542.post-76139305969822200962010-08-21T14:12:37.232-04:002010-08-21T14:12:37.232-04:00I often think about how it is hard to have a healt...I often think about how it is hard to have a healthy, positive view of marriage without feeling desperate or upset if it doesn't happen. I think it is a hard balance to remember that yes, marriage is God's design, but no, we can't require it of Him for us. You're right, there's so much that we can do now that will be beneficial whether we marry or not, like cultivating godly Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04027448176635168961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134499568881813542.post-4039060970139553392010-08-20T22:26:49.937-04:002010-08-20T22:26:49.937-04:00I'm enjoying your series Stephanie. Thanks for...I'm enjoying your series Stephanie. Thanks for coming to get me. :)<br /><br />You are very wise to prepare ahead of time like you are, and you have a wonderful outlook. I have no doubt that God is leading you.<br /><br />Have a great weekend!Ediehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11154092288646304188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134499568881813542.post-4429751790541460762010-08-13T16:33:07.457-04:002010-08-13T16:33:07.457-04:00I love this, Stephanie. Very wise. I would have be...I love this, Stephanie. Very wise. I would have benefitted from it before I got married. :)Annahttp://hoperoadblog.comnoreply@blogger.com