He is in Control

"Then the rib which the Lord God had taken from man He made into a woman, and He brought her to the man." Genesis 2:22

The first thing we see God's word say after he created Eve is that "He brought her to man." What I noticed is that it does not say that man wandered around on aimlessly until he accidentally ran into her, it says woman made her way to him. We must understand that God plays and active role in bringing both Adam and Eve together.

Here we see the importance of God's providence in the relationship between man and woman. We see that God was working on their behalf to create, prepare and to bring them together. What this shows me is the significance of God's hand was involved in the union of Adam and Eve.

As a single man, I have realized that as I continue my walk with the Lord I must highlight the fact that God is in control of every situation, from where were are, to where we will be, and to whom He will bring into our lives. There is something much greater to a relationship that butterflies in your stomach or weak knees. God has to be the center of any relationship in order for it to be successful. I realize that together with the person whom God brings into my life, you will have a connection that is bigger than yourselves. You will be part of a superior plan, a providential plan that will give you confidence and a greater outlook in your relationship that neither one of you could imagine.

We can also see the other end of this spectrum. If a couple does not see these things and sees their union as something that was given by chance or of their own doing, then the bond of their relationship will only be as strong as they are as individuals. It won't take long before their union grows weak and tiresome. When the couple recognizes that their union is part of something bigger, God's providence, their marriage will be healthy and they will see God's sovereignty as a form of "godly glue" that will keep them from falling apart during the hard times.

So friends, don't lose focus on what God is doing or asking you to do in your life. Like Adam, continue to be obedient and faithful and tend the land. Let God prepare, equip and bring you the person that is right for you. We cannot lose patience and settle for what we think is good, but you should wait on God for he always has the best in store for us.

God bless,

Fonz