Comments on: Of Men & Marriage

By: Samantha R

Samantha R — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:31:14 +0000

So true.. marriage is not THE highest calling!

By: Charis H

Charis H — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 02:16:06 +0000

oh, thank you — so true! I appreciate your reminders and advice.

By: CherryRed

CherryRed — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 16:35:37 +0000

“Marry a friend.” How true! I realised this only just recently, and all this while I’ve been a fool… But it’s too late now, unless the Lord moves in this situation.
And as Jaclynn mentioned, I dont want to be too old to have kids either!! lol. I guess it’s not a worry for men.
And yes, love that grows is the love to have! It takes time, but it’s worth it.. I’ve mistaken infatuation for love. It was costly, learnt it the hard way.

By: Ginger

Ginger — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:16:39 +0000

Thank you…I needed that…

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Candid Cinderella Chatter: « — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 03:24:01 +0000

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By: Women of Promise

Women of Promise — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 15:12:13 +0000

excellent advice!

By: Kate

Kate — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 12:33:35 +0000

Thank you so much for the encouragement, Gretchen, to wait on God’s BEST! I need to be reminded of that many times.

I just discovered ylcf through a friend a couple of weeks ago, and the past week I have been spending every moment I can soaking in the wonderful posts on this site! I can’t tell you what an encouragement it is to read and be mentored by such Godly ladies who are upholding what my parents have taught me!

By: Beka

Beka — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 03:44:46 +0000

Wow. Great post, Gretchen. –And spot-on reminders.
(was referred here by a good friend saying it’s wonderful advice…she’s right;))

By: Maiden Princess

Maiden Princess — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:41:08 +0000

That was great! I needed to hear that! Thank you!
Pondering those words,
Maiden Princess

By: Hannah

Hannah — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:45:15 +0000

This theme has been on my heart lately. Singleness is not easy. Pressure to be paired is everywhere, from the homeschool movement (as mentioned), to the world around us. Everyone seems to think that everyone else should be, if not married, with someone. And as bearable as the thought of future marriage is; I have come to see that I must completely surrender this wish to the Lord. If permanant singleness is His will for me, let His will be done!

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:07:49 +0000

Thanks for this post, Gretchen. I think it is hard for some ladies to be single, especially in the homeschool movement, because there is a push for women to embrace femininity and motherhood (a reaction against feminism). True femininity is in obeying God in whatever calling He leads a woman to. For some, that means marriage. For others, it means something different, yet equally good. (This is something that I’ve had to slowly come around to recognizing) Singleness is a blessing, and it’s important for young women to realize that God doesn’t call everyone to marriage, and that’s OK! They aren’t leftovers! Christ satisfies COMPLETELY! – Karen (friend of Jennifer’s)

By: Rael

Rael — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:11:42 +0000

Good stuff, Gretchen. I’m in a relationship right now, and it’s definitely applicable!

By: Jaclynn

Jaclynn — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 19:59:59 +0000

Someone told me earlier this week, ” you have plenty of time, don’t rush, take your time”.
I believe that, but it is also hard when I really want to have children someday before I am THAT old. lol

I wholeheartedly agree with this:
” Don’t spend all your time wishing you were married. Marriage is not the end goal of life. Don’t sit around waiting for your man to come. “Marriage is not your highest calling.”