So here's the deal as I see it: there are people out there (and especially in the Church) that have an Augustinian view of relationships; that is, they believe that God has one person for them and they will eventually meet them and spend the rest of their life with that one person. Then there are those out there (and I would venture to say that this includes the general secular population) that doesn't believe God will choose for them anyone, but that any relationship one desires must be forged by their own will-power. One sees God completely in control of everything from the first date to "'til death has parted"; the other has God (or any higher power for that matter) entirely silent and comfortably subdued (at least until things get messed up).
Though soteriologically (that is, in terms of experiencing salvation) I am more of a Semi-Augustinian, I would like to suggest that in terms of human, romantic relationships, I am Semi-Palagian. Even though God has expectations for a Christ-like dating relationship and may even have a hand in bringing someone into my life (and I her), the decision falls on me and to whomever I am attracted to make something happen. I have a hard time believing that God, though He has infinite wisdom of all things, is sitting on His throne dictating who is getting together with who, when they will share their first kiss, or what they will eat at the reception. Christians (I don't even have to mention the secular world) have far too many divorces to suggest such a belief. It just doesn't sell.
Even still, I believe God has an interest in our relationships with others; otherwise He would have left Adam to choose among the animals who he would find companionship with (scary thought, huh?). God, even today, doesn't enjoy seeing His most amazing part of creation (humanity, not me in particular) suffer from loneliness and the struggles that arise from it.
Tonight I am writing to you on the latter side of a decision that has left me single once again, and I am once again on the lookout. But before I go looking in places that will get me into trouble and keep me from the plan and inherently promised blessings God does have for me, I submit to my Lord and King Jesus Christ my life, my love, and everything that I am or ever will be. He knows me better than I do, and is capable of transforming my life in such a way that will prepare me for the person whom I will choose to spend the rest of my life with, and she her. In all things may my Lord be glorified.
~The ADHD
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1 comment:
Good words.
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