As I was at work looking out the window, I began thinking about past relationships. I was reminded of a scripture my pastor shared with me when I was going thru the motions with a gentleman friend, Colossians 3:2 “Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.”. To be honest, when he initially shared it with me it, I wasn’t really feeling it. It was not an answer that satisfied my emotions or my flesh. I did not get the full understanding of what he was trying to convey to me until just at this moment.
A few weeks ago, I was having a conversation with God about my future husband. This man is awesome!! He is 1) a dedicated servant- humble in spirit, mighty in God 2) successful in all areas of life- prosperous/giver/tither 3) loving 4) funny 5) smells good (including breath lol) 6) 6-foot plus 1 7) stylish 8) great father and husband etc etc. Basically-“That Dude!” As I continued to think on these things, I heard a soft voice say, “I AM”. I decided to stop talking (In my head) and ask God what He meant. Funny, I was talking to God but I am not entirely sure that I expected Him to respond concerning this. So I listened. This gentle yet confident voice said to me “I am all these things you desire”. He continued to tell me that what I am looking for He already possess. All of a sudden, my mind was illuminated with the idea- God is my Mr. Perfect! Ok so don’t get me wrong- I love me some Jesus, but I am not quite like Paul- I desire to get married and serve. So while God is the only one that can be my Mr. Perfect, I am fully confident that He will guide His deserving son to me. However, in the meantime that love, companionship, conversation, intimacy (not sex- intimacy!), and other things I desire in a relationship can be matured and satisfied in a devoted relationship with Him. I intend on being an awesome wife, a PROVERBS 31 women, and what better way to be molded than by the one that created me.
Back to Colossians 3:2, “set your affections on things above,”. I get it now!! God has pleasure in our prosperity. God’s plan for our lives is one of peace to give us an expected end. SO when He tells us something in His Word it’s not to hurt us or for us to miss out on fun, it is to prepare us to receive and walk in all the awesomeness of the kingdom! If I set my heart on God, not only will I be molded into an awesome woman of God and a greater help to my future husband, but I will also know the difference between who is real and who is fake. I will know who truly is a man after God’s own heart because I am familiar.
God is love
Peace
Anisha “Preach” Bowman, SOBI ALUMNI
