Now and then we face dilemmas that can bring about insecurities. Questions bombard us and catch us off guard. When is it my time? Is this the right person to marry? Could this be the perfect fit for a new job endeavor? When we allow doubt and fear to replace the truth of being called and appointed, we allow our crowns to become tarnished by the world’s standards. I know how daunting to try to meet the standards in life. So, how do you embrace living for God in a secular world? One of the spiritual ancestors comes to mind:…
Browsing: Esther
Recently I told the Lord that I wanted to be married in a year. This is certainly not the first time I have shared that with God, I’m 37 years old and patiently waiting for God to graciously answer this prayer. As I was praying about this, the story of Esther came to mind. It dawned on me that Esther had an entire year of intentional preparation before she was in a position to be chosen by her King. No doubt, Esther’s upbringing had positively shaped her character and personality, but in order for her to be queen, there was…
Don’t put so much into a relationship with others that you forget to honor your relationship with God. Here are 3 Lessons Esther Teaches Us About Waiting, Dating, and Marriage.
