I have heard and read (several times) of an opinion that: a God-given, one-of-a-kind, match-made-in-heaven, soul-mate is – impossible, impractical and probably unbiblical. What?
I don’t have any verses to quote, all I can say is that God made this happen for me! I remember asking Him, at 21 for a husband. I reminded Him how fickle I was and I told Him I’d marry whomever He chose. I wanted what He had for me and I REALLY wanted Him to make it crystal clear, “Just don’t let me miss it!”
Then I waited.
I knew He alone could see what lay ahead. He alone knew the best fit for my quirky ways and this was a huge lifetime commitment. I didn’t want to screw it up! I told Him I’d rather not marry at all… never have sex… never have kids… than mess up this one decision. The amazing thing about the whole unfolding was how gentle God was in opening my eyes to His plan.
I did not date at that time. I had been infatuated before but, nothing came of it. I was actually proposed to 4 different times (however, I don’t think they were serious).
Meeting David was different. The quickening in my Spirit, the assurance of his good character, his family, our mutual following Jesus… all the things I had hoped for and dreamed of.
What I didn’t expect were the sparks that flew between us, the deep blue eyes that drowned me, and the other physical features that left me trying to stand up straight.
The most important was I knew – down to my toes, I knew! Just like my mom had prayed and how I started praying.
I’m telling you, God is a big Old Romantic! Just read the story of Issac and Rebekah. It may not happen every time, but it does happen and anyone can ask for it. I think God is tickled to intervene in our love-lives…. in any and every aspect of our lives, when we ask Him.
My husband says he prayed for “love at first sight.” He claims he got it, and he knew it on the spot. He is horrified that anyone would preach: that waiting for Mr Right or Miss Right is foolish. I see serving a Sovereign God who is completely able and cares for the smallest things we bring Him. Why wouldn’t He guide and gift us with His perfect life-long mate, if marriage were in His will for us?
I do not doubt I received God’s very best for me. Just anyone wouldn’t have done… I would rather have gone without. But to ask God and receive His chosen soulmate? Yes, it’s certainly possible.
ForGlorySake! – Anna
