In less than three weeks, I turn thirty. Thirty is an age that seems to be a landmark for people. You've left your twenties, the time where people begin building their adult lives, and now, it seems like this is the time where you should know where you are and what you're doing with your life.
I still don't know exactly what I want to do as a career, other than something helping others as I know how. However, that's not what's been weighing on my mind.
As I've said many times before, my thoughts are increasingly occupied with the idea of marriage. I don't have a girlfriend, and honestly, I've never had one. I'd like to starting seeing someone and there are women in whom I've been interested. Of course, I haven't felt ready to date, and the Lord certainly hasn't brought those opportunities along. I find myself inclined to wonder if I've even met that woman, whoever she may be.
I think about "her" a lot. I can't begin to imagine who she may be, but I wonder. Does she know the Lord yet? Will I have to go elsewhere to meet her, or will she come here? Have I met met, or will I meet her tomorrow, next week, next year? Is she with someone else? Is she well-treated? Is she being abused (I don't know what it says about me, but yes, I do think about that)?
Proverbs 31 describes the excellent wife as one who is hardworking, industrious, and a blessing to her family. As a sinner, I'm not worthy of such a blessing as a godly woman for a wife. But, I pray that God would cause me to be the godly man He wanted me to be, that a godly woman would desire.
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