His Ways Are Higher

Before You Meet Prince Charming by Sarah Mally. This is one book girls should have in their must have book list! As I read this book the second time, they had some suggested assignments I thought would be fun to do. So here's one at the end of the 2nd Chapter. The assignment was:

"A young lady once wrote me a letter saying how hard it was for her because she didn't have anyone to date. This hurting girl was lonely and frustrated, and she kept noticing everyone else with their boyfriends. She was feeling so desperate that she began writting letters to guys she knew, inviting them to events, and trying to get their attention. If this girl asked you for advice, what would you tell her? What suggestions would you give her? Write a sample letter, giving some counsel to this young lady. Be sure to include scripture in your answer."

This is what I wrote:

Dear Daughter of the King,

I know how it feels when one does not seem to be noticed. "Am I not beautiful" are the thoughts and doubts that usually crowd our mind. Every girl longs to feel some sort of admiration from young men. Yet, let me assure you God loves you, and has made you just the way He wants you to be. You are beautiful in His eyes! That's really all that matters.

These single years the Lord has given you are so precious. Don't waste them away just dreaming of a knight or trying to attract boyfriends. Writting letters to get attention is not the way! God will bring the perfect husband for you in His perfect time. In the meantime, "Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for LORD." (Psalm 27:14)

"But why?" you may wonder. "How would I know he's the one when I've not dated around?" I would like you to think about your future husband. How would he feel if you gave pieces of your heart to many different young men? You'd only be left with shattered pieces to present him. How tragic.

The life of a young lady devoted wholly to God is not easy. We can't do it on our own. Wait on God. HE will be faithful. " And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose." (Romans 8:28)

Use these days of your youth to fall deeper in love with Christ! Serve your family. This is the best place of preparation for the future and it brings so much fulfillment. Minister to others. It gives you a new ability to dicern spiritual needs, developing the wisdom required to understand and evaluate a potential marriage partner.

Remember! Put God's work first and He will take care of the rest! "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." (Matthew 6:33)

Your wait will definately be worth it!

Sincerely,
Lydia