What’s More Important?
Filed under: Biblical Teachings, Godly Principles, Single & Saved
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Faith-filled
Recently, I found myself in a situation that was totally new and different from anything I have encountered. Being a Christian isn’t always easy, but it’s something I’ve dedicated my life to doing. Who knew something as simple as a “religious status” on a Facebook page would deter someone from dating me?
About a month ago I attended a friend’s birthday party where I met a guy. It’s been a little over a year since my last relationship and I have been in prayer since. I’ve prayed to work on myself and prayed to attract the “right” man. And it seemed to be working. I’ve learned a lot about myself and changed a lot of things in the process. So this guy and I had great conversation. Amazing conversation. He’s extremely intelligent. He holds a masters in English. He was a professor of English at ODU. And he’s only 28. It seems rare nowadays to meet someone who’s so gifted and truly a gentleman. But I didn’t pursue it.
So the next day he asks my friend if he could have my number. Sitting under the leadership of Bishop Kim Brown I’ve learned a lot about living single and holy. And I did not give him my number. We needed to get together in a group setting again before that happened. So we became Facebook friends.
Well low and behold a few days later my friend informs me that he says we’re incompatible. I asked what happened. She explains that he questioned my religious status on my Facebook page (for the record it reads: The Lord is my strength, my redeemer, my everything). Once he saw that – he backed down. And I came to find out that he’s an atheist. ” Wow,” you’re saying. I said the same thing. Yes, there are intelligent people out there who want nothing to do with God.
I was little taken aback by his abrupt “non-interest,” but I knew there was no contest. I had never experienced rejection because of my relationship with God. This experience opened my eyes and also made me realize how strong my relationship with God is. It is so strong that I’m not willing to sacrifice my relationship with God over a man just because I want to be with someone. One of the main things that many Christian singles fail to realize is that you will never meet “the one” until you build a solid foundation with God. And you will not be able to see the “pretenders” without a strong relationship with God.
“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will know what God wants you to do, and you will know how good and pleasing and perfect his will really is.” – Romans 12:2
Display your love for God and don’t be ashamed of the Gospel. You will reap the benefits of your patience.
“So don’t get tired of doing what is good. Don’t get discouraged and give up, for we will reap a harvest of blessing at the appropriate time.” – Galatians 5:9
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Bio: Kimetha is a 2005 graduate of Christopher Newport University in Newport News, VA. She holds her undergraduate degree in Communications with a minor in French. She currently works in the marketing department as the marketing assistant with For Rent Media Solutions, a division of Dominion Enterprises in downtown Norfolk, VA. Kimetha was raised in Herndon, VA where she attended Herndon High School. She is the oldest of four girls and embraces her role as the eldest child and role model. She has a passion for writing, which is displayed in her projects with For Rent in blog, article and search engine writing. Kimetha enjoys reading, traveling and spending time with friends and family. Kimetha currently resides in Portsmouth, VA where she is working towards the next phase in her life. To God be the glory.
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