Singles... Do You Pray to God to Be married?

[kitty]

Hi Singles,
I just thought I would start a new topic here... I know this can be a rather private issue. In most cases it should be... But I have been wondering... How many of you are in the process of asking God to send you a husband? How many or you have been praying to God about marriage?

Could it be that many of us are sinlge because we "ask not?" ot because we ask amiss? Have any of you prayed for a period of time and just stopped? Has God spoken to you about your single status?

If you care to she than please do... And for the married folk. Please share your prayer process of praying to God before you were married if you like. It would make a positive testimony.


Kitty

[kitty]

Well,
Since this is my topic I will go first... I realized something very interesting this past weekend. As I was reflecting about praying to God for a husband thought back to all that I received from God about being married.

I noticed that God started to speak to me about a husband before I actually started to pray about Him choosing one for me. That was back in my stage of when I was busy trying to do the choosing. I was praying to God about different scenarios/guys in my life and God was dropping it in my spirit to let go that He had something better. I especially recall that occuring about 8 years ago when I was praying to God about a male friend of mine that had gotten married.

I had a long term crush on him and he lead me to believe that he has a serious interest in having a relationship with me. When he got married it was a shock to me and I was wondering if I had missed the boat by dragging my feet. I started praying to God asking him to take away any feelings I had for this man. God surprised me by not only taking away those feeling but by also dropping it into my spirit that i was NOT to communicate with this man any more. ( We were in the same social circle and and friend and I were considering sending a wedding gift.) During that time God was also slowly but surely telling me that He had someone for me...

Funny but as much as I would like to be married now I can actually recall saying to God... " I don't want anybody!" The first time God was dropping it into my spirit that He had someone for me. When God brought that incident back to mind I was literally amazed that the words came out of my mouth!

But it also let me know that my desire for marriage has truly come because He has placed it there. And slow but shurely I have gotten in line with His plan for my life..... I just have one more thing to accomplish. I'm working on that daily...

As for God telling me not to talk or commincate with the guy I had a crush on anymore... The reason behind it came out about 3 years later after the guy had gotten married. Apparently he went through a spell of trouble in his marriage. He was starting to look back and I guess he was wondering if he had made a mistake about not approaching me...

I got the shock of my life when one day out of the blue he sent me an email telling me that he wanted to hear from me along with a cell phone number telling me that he wanted to "hear my voice...." I already knew better!

Amazing what God will instruct you on ahead of time!


Kitty

[And Such Were Some Of You]

No, I haven't prayed or asked God for a husband

[giantsdodie]

Well I cant say I never prayed to GOD about a wife because I did...

But I prayed MORE about knowing His will.. and I prayed MORE for God to teach me ABOUT marriage and HOW to be a good husband...

[stillfocused]

Thanks..giants !! I work with a couple of young ladies who are making plans for their wedding days. And believe the only time for prayer is about the relationship for one..and the other I don't believe. I thank God for my husband on a regular and everytime I start praying about the "delay"..and asking the Lord to show me the things I need to get straight. My phone rings with 2 people..after not hearing from one for about a year and the other more than 6 mtns they both called out of the blue..

[Rachel2]

Nope.

[kitty]

Stillfocused,
So what ever became of the guys that called you out of the blue? Do you think that was God's way of answering your prayer?

Kitty

[true]

Kitty, yes yes and yes I have prayed

I was told exactly seven years ago about my husband. From his weight to his career to our ministry. I was even told the size of my wedding ring. I was given names of people that I would be speaking with etc..... HOWEVER, nothing of such has come to pass. I think my hearing about him made me focus to much on him. And time passing has made me even doubt that this person was truly of God. Although at the same time of her speaking to me I accepted Christ . I had been asking God how do I say the acceptance prayer. And the first thing this woman said to me was he wanted me to do the prayer with her. She had no way of knowing I had asked God about that. She hit a few nails on the head. So I try not to think about it being fake. I trust God and everything she said my hubby would be was all that I had prayed to God for him to be and then some So who knows . But again yes I pray/prayed. Now I just thank God for him even though he isn't here yet. I just ask God for his will to be done.

[anointedteacher]

Hi! True, long time no see!... How are you?

[stillfocused]

Kitty..no, I don't think it was the answer. I believe that it was a distraction before the real comes along. One is married and separated..the other believes I would make him a good wife yet, he brings nothing to the table. And honestly, both men are nice; yet, with one his walk is not solid as he has no shame in his game of bringing up sexual matters and then acts stupid when he gets called on it..the other one is a sweetheart wants to be married; yet, he is married and at this time he's a good friend.

One of my friends told me a few days ago..that the time is nearing and I will know.

[true]

Hello anointedteacher how are you ?

I am well things are going well for me no complaints

[kitty]

hello True,
I have a question for you... Are you open to dating and meeting people or have you just my still waiting for this guy to show up? Has God said anything directly to you about the person you are to marry or is all that your received through a prophet?

Kitty

[true]

Kitty I do date !
I date because I am tired of waiting for someone who may or may not be coming lol. After getting the word from this lady I truly waited as in literally.

Then after a while I decided that I could no longer put my life on hold. I had to get moving get some experiences behind me. However, I did /do date with an open mind. I am open to what the Lord says to me. So far he hasn't said much of anything as far as my dating. I guess he knows that when the ONE shows up I will know it. I trust him and believe that he is going to bless me with whomever he chooses for me.

Trust you me that prophecy was amazing and everything I had prayed for. Including doing my acceptance prayer. And 10 days after receiving Christ the right way I actually heard his voice speak to me regarding allowing my sister to wear my favorite sweater lol. He said to me in a clear soft whisper "give her the sweater". So I don't doubt the prophecy, but I cannot continue to literally sit and watch life go by without participating. Don't get me wrong I waited 5 1/2 years before telling myself get busy dating. All I kept being told by everyone was God is not going to send him to your door step. Or God is not going to send him this way or that way etc..... So I said Lord your will be done in my life. But in the mean time I am going to live my life. And it's been that way ever since. But I have to admit I am very hopeful being that I am in my 7th year and that better mean something or I am going to be pissed !

[yalith]

Yes I have And God gave me hope about my future. I know He has good plans for me!

[zelica]

andsuchweresomeofu said:

No, I haven't prayed or asked God for a husband

Why ASWSOU dont you want to have a husband someday?