I made the decision not to date a while ago, precisely May 4th of last year. To state it more accurately, I made a promise to God that the next person I date, I'm going to marry. I can't date until I'm married. I used to laugh at this phrase, until I made this decision. In my heart I know the countless reasons why, but I always have trouble relaying these to people. I've experienced many different reactions: strange looks and ridicules from people my age, to awe and appreciation from those that are older.
Dating, basically, is the process of finding a husband/wife. Our society has warped this understanding however. Now, dating is just a social status. People congratulate you when you enter into a relationship, and feel sorry for you when you are you are no longer in one. How sad is that? People pity you when you decide to follow God's will and break away from a relationship. Crazy.
So, on May 4, 2010, I decided to completely surrender this area of my life to God. I am stepping back and allowing Him to begin the process of finding the perfect guy (if this is His will for me). I don't want to make the decision of who I think is worthy to be my husband. Rather, I want God to make this decision for me.
In the meantime, I will be cultivating my relationship with my Prince, the Love of my life. I will be spending my season of singleness in complete abandon for my Lord.
