Find your Casey

 Good guys are few and far between in this world. So many people have timelines for your life and think that by the time you're 26 you should be married, have at least one kid, and be preparing for your second... this is flat out ridiculous. Every person has their own timeline and just because yours doesn't match up with everyone else's doesn't mean that it's not important or that God has forgotten about you. Guys and girls will come and go but I promise you that the first time you find the one you'll know it. I'm not writing this from a place of superiority or advantage, I'm simply stating that you should find yourself a good person to be with.


Casey and I met when we were very young and had the privilege of falling in love with each other after such a short time. I love him so much but let me just tell you ladies.... he is not my everything nor am I his everything. Let me say it just a little bit louder for the people in the back…. A BOY WILL NOT FULFILL YOUR LIFE! God should be the ultimate person who makes you complete not someone who is never going to be able to match the power and faithfulness that our God has. Your person is made in the image of God and should be on the same path as you towards seeking the gospel. That being said, leave your mind open to who God puts in your path, but not too open that you start to stagger in your own faith because of someone else. Guard your heart because in the eyes of God you deserve a man who is going to treat you like you’re fearfully and wonderfully made.


My delight leader explained to me what she wanted in a relationship one time and I think that it is very appropriate for this blog post, so shout out to Mac Inscore for the great example:). Think of yourself running a race and the ultimate finish line is to reach God. Now while you're running this race there is going to be so many different people running it with you or simply not running at all. You'll have people in front of you, behind you, or even right beside you. While you're running you really want to have someone with you to help share the burden of how long this race is going to take, however, you don't want to drag someone along behind you or pull someone in front of you backwards, you want someone right beside you running the same race! This is really how a relationship should be. Ladies find you a guy who is at your level so you are able to grow in your relationship with Christ together. Centering yourself around Him makes it so much more special and honestly sets it up for success. There is a story in the Bible that one of my friends in high school used to tell me about when I would get really involved with a guy that was not good for my faith. 2 Corinthians 6:14 talks about how we should be equally yoked with our partners because if we aren't we cannot grow together. So during the waiting find your identity in Christ and when He decides for the right person to come into your life you will be ready to fellowship and have a long lasting relationship that will encourage others to be a part of this great journey we call being a Christian.


May the peace and love of God be with you always,

Leah Carpenter




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