Sadness permeates the wait, for me. I don't want to be found sad when at last he comes into my life, but the longer I am asked to wait, the sadder I become...

Wonderful way of looking at life. I hadn't really thought about waiting in that way, I guess. That really opened up a field of hope that I guess I hadn't tapped into before. Very grateful. Thank You.

Maybe it's me, but I think that we as American Christians have unrealistic expectations of what life should be. I think we've bought into this idea that we should be happy every moment. In addition, it makes life more about us and our desires more than anything else. To me that's not biblical at all. Jesus was a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. Why do we believe we are somehow entitled to a picture perfect life? Just a thought.......

like Lori I also quit a relationship with a non christian guy. But in my case, it wasnt an abusive relationship. He was lovely.Initially very open and interested in learing about Christianity. Went to church with me, read much in the Bible and prayed a lot on his own too.
But in the end he never seemed to be totally convinced. He would stay critical and eventually discarded christianity to call himself agnostic again.He wanted to marry me. I was afraid.I also fasted and praied for 40 days to seek God's will for us.
I gave up this relationship because i couldnt share my Christian Faith with Him and we had many discussions about it.
I choose to "loose my life" and stick t God's word. (dont be unequally yoked)
Contrary to Lory, my life has been a dry desert ever since.
I would never wanna be unequally yoke.
But I'm wondering what is then God's plan for all the christian women who don't find a man, simply because there are not enough christian men for all single christian ladies out here?

After a 25 year marriage plus 3 years of co-habitation, my husband and I divorced 2 months shy of our 25th anniversay. I have been saved for 10 years and he never did get it. He is miserable and self absorbed and I could never convince him that only God can fix his life. He wanted no parts and after 2 separations and reconciliations, the 3rd time ended in divorce. I don't know if God will allow me another marriage, but I don't care. I have found real peace just being with myself and God (and my beasties). Maybe because I am older that I am more comfortable.
I am not happy with my job and haven't been for nearly 10 years. I love the people I work with but my work leaves me drained and empty. There is no fire or passion in what I do. I have prayed in this area too, and when the time is right, he will bless me with something right. There is a work he is doing in me but I have much healing to do. He will do that as well. It is in his hands that I place my life & faith. He will not fail!

Ok, I totally understand what this article is saying. No, you shouldn't stay in a unhealthy or draining relationship. That's just common sense. Anyone who would do that just to "not be alone" is crazy.
But otherwise, I'm having having trouble. I am waiting for this "abundantly more". My life is absolutely horrible, and every night, for as long as I can remember, I pray and ask God, in tears, for a miracle. It's not that I don't believe. It's not that I don't want it. So, why isn't is happening?? Could anyone answer this?
Yep. That's what I thought.
You can't possibly say that the only thing you have to do to get what you want is want it. Like, the job thing for example. Sometimes it's just necessary to stay in a "not great" job. God can't give everyone the exact wonderful great job they want. It's just not feasible.

oh my. I'm sorry for Lori, but thank God she finaly walked out of that abusive relationship. No woman should have to go through that. I've been in relationships myself, but they haven't lasted long; it's always been because the girl was cheating on me. (But that's another story). Guys, in the majority, are stupid, mean, egotistical, self-absorbed morons who don't know their right hand from their left.

Yesterday, the non-believer I have been dating told me he wasn't attracted to me. That's 3 guys in 3 months. I know God is in control and wants to bless. I just don't do a good job of waiting. I really need your prayers for this one. I needed these words. Thanks.

Im going threw this now i choose to believe and follow what god has to say.THANK GOD AND YOU FOR THIS.

Thank you for inspiring me this day. I've been searching my heart for the answers to being harassed at my job and I know now that God is behind me 100%. He is ready to bless me beyond what I can see. Thank You so much.

Thank you so much for writing that. I am in an unhealthy relationship right now. I have tried to walk away, however this guy I am with, begs me, and I mean begs me to come back. He calls constantly, he has my answering machine filled everyday. I really do try to walk away, it is so hard, especially when you are so used to everything. I try very hard to walk away, it seems like I am trapped and I can't walk away! It is so hard. I have tried several times, and then he makes me feel guilty, and then I am right back where I started. I need help and prayer!