By Jarrid Wilson
Ladies, this one is for you.
For all of you are who are single, engaged, dating, or even considering dating. I have one question for you.
What does your ideal guy look like?
1) Is he Tall?
2) Is he Funny?
3) Is he Handsome?
4) Is he Motivated?
5) Is he Athletic?
All these searchable qualities are great. But when it really comes down to it, will any of these qualities withstand the length of time? Will any of these qualities give your relationship depth or meaning? And will any of these qualities help you build a foundation that can withstand through all?
I really want you to stop and think about your life. I want you to think about your future. And I want you to think about your heart.
Now don’t get me wrong. I am not saying I have all the answers, or that I can even begin to understand the mind of a woman, because I can’t. But what I do know, is that you are my sisters in Christ, uniquely beautiful in wonderful ways. And I would not be able to call myself a true follower of Christ if I did not take the time to protect and look out for you.
I am not saying that I am “Mr. Perfect,” or haven’t made my own selfish mistakes, because I have. But what I do know is that you deserve more than what “they” say, because your life was formed by “His” hands.
1) You can’t put your trust in a man, until he can first put his trust in God.
2) A real man opens more than the door. He opens his Bible.
3) A real man will go to church with you.
When it comes down to it, you are a princess of the King, and to be treated any other way is NOT what God intended for you.
The last time I checked, you weren’t just an interest of the King, but a Princess of the King. And you deserve a prince.
Don’t settle for “him”, but keep your eyes on HIM.
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Jarrid Wilson is an aspiring world changer whose eagerness is to preach the love of God with others. He is passionate about connecting God’s Word to the upcoming generation through relevant, yet challenging and pivotal messages. He is determined to use every avenue available to audaciously shout the truth of a loving and personal God.
He’s a broken guy, seeking God in bringing Hope to a broken world.
“Underneath my skinny, pale, fragile boned structure, is a man seeking after Gods own heart.”
Great article! It is so important to pray for our men. No man is perfect but it is so important to keep in mind that we are princess of the king and we don’t ever have to settle for less. I am married and I constantly have to keep in mind that he isn’t perfect but I always pray for him and ask the holy spirit to be his guide and conscience as well as mine. I really like this article. Great job!
Anonymous, you are absolutely right that there is no man (or woman for that matter) that is perfect. We are all a work in progress, which is why it’s so important to seek God is selecting a spouse and then praying for the supernatural ability to love, cherish, and respect one another as God commands us in the marriage. How vital it is to pray for our spouse as you do yours. Great thoughts; thanks for sharing!
I Love this post! Totally inspiring!
Tatuu, we are so glad you loved this post and were inspired by it! Thanks for the feedback!
Really encouraging and really nice to know there are godly brothers out there that care 🙂
Rebecca, it is nice to see godly men out there that care! I’m glad that you were encouraged by Jarrid’s article!
ps: jarrid your a sweet guy 😛 are you married!! hahaha lol
Rebecca, Jarrid just got engaged last month! Hopefully you can find a great guy like him too 🙂