Decided to see what went on on Sundays@St Paul's. They conduct music lessons for youths interested in learning guitar, e. guitar, keyboard, drums. Got there @ 1030am, in time to meet & greet some old familiar faces (uncles & aunties) just arriving for the 11am (younger) service.
There's something homely about the grounds of St Paul's. Reckon it's the whole landed property single-storey house-like buildings with a big garden & plenty of mango trees. Reminds me of my old house in Gardens. Anyways, the session went rather well & we lunched out @ the nearby kopitiam - the group's usual haunt (you can say...) where the beef hor fun's delicious & the claypot's sizzling!
Got to know better, a new friend in the church. The lunch table comprised the main leaders of Youth - 1 guy, engaged, 1 guy, attached, my old church cell fellow keyboardist friend - girl, attached & finally, 2 girls - single (which is me & my new friend, their old church mate). So somehow we talked & talked & the topic of when were we gonna be in a relationship came up! Ooo... how exciting. Hmm. =P
You see... this girl's 25, just graduated from a super long degree course, currently job searching, single, fully available & the 2 guy leaders (who are her age) feel that single girls, especially at her age, should have more opportunities to socialize in a christian environment.
p.s. they're holding a young adults gathering this Fri factoring in this thought & they've kindly invited me haha. Though I won't be there. I've got a happening Trinitarian cell group to attend! *wink*
So. Think it made her feel uncomfortable or I don't know. She seemed to be deep in thought most of the time they were speaking but ya.. she shared that she's really alright with being single & thinks a relationship will happen naturally. But. She also says she thinks she has the gift of celibacy. Honestly, I never knew there was a 'gift of celibacy'. Anyway, all this talk about relationships made me bother to ponder a little over the idea. No, not celibacy... tsk. Being in a relationship. Duh... haha! Oh & if you're wondering if I got any part of the lecture, yes & no. Phew. They said I still had sufficient time haha! How odd right!? Anyway, no bombarding arrows came my way throughout the lunching from 2pm lasting 3 drinks till 5pm.
A month back, I've picked up reading this great heart-searching book, 'Captivating' by John & Stasi Eldredge. The husband wrote 'Wild at Heart' for guys & they co-wrote this book for every woman. After completing maybe 3/4s of the book, its got me captivated & excited!
Yes, yours truly here, longs to be romanced. I openly & honestly admit it. Wouldn't call myself a full fledge romantic but dare say I am a romantic. And even though I'm not actively looking, I do want to be romanced, fall in love, get married & have children to take care of & nag at & watch them grow up to be oaks of righteousness!
Well, back to the book,
'A woman becomes beautiful when she knows she's loved. ... Even the woman who everyone thought was rather plain & unengaging, becomes lovely & inviting when she is pursued... Her heart begins to come alive, come to the surface & her countenance becomes radiant.' 'We then wonder,"Where has she been all these years? Why, she is really captivating."'
Ladies, your beauty was always there, waiting for romance to be released & awakening our hearts. You know, it gets better. There's no need to wait for a guy. God longs to bring this awakening, this revealing of our true beauty in our lives himself!
Wow... How awesome is that! God our Lover!
The bible uses several metaphors to describe our relationship with God. From the beginning, we as creation, God our Maker. Progressing to we the clay, He is the potter. We are sheep, He the shepherd. Then from Master & servant to Father & child to finally? God our Lover (Bridegroom, Fiance), we His bride. Double Wow! How intimate & beautiful our relationship has progressed!
Wait the best is yet to come! You know our lives? Our life story is ALSO the greatest love story ever! The story of a the long & passionate pursuit of our hearts by the One who knows us best & loves us most! God's chocolates, love notes & romantic candlelight dinners are the Sunrise & Sunsets of each day, the tranquil ripples on the lake, the mighty waves of the sea, the cute adorable dogs faithfully answering to your call, the night sky moon & stars. Wow.
I think this is the longest post ever! Haha! But it's so exciting to hear of engagements & especially awaiting the love gifts God has to send every new day!
A quick update, will be going for the second interview with CCSS this Wed 4pm. Thx for your prayers! Really praying I'll get it & can't wait to start full time work! =)
Stay blessed! Be loved!
