Sometimes, God closes a door that we've opened and takes away the special person we had long waited for.
Sometimes, He erases the story that we've written down so carefully and destroys the pathway that we've built with our might.
Many times we don't understand why and we just have to swallow the bitter pill right there and then without questions asked.
But after a season has passed, and we look back, most of the time we get to see that the door which He closed was the wrong door we were not supposed to open
that the person He took away was just someone who dropped by to teach us about life, and may not be someone who'd be willing to grow old with us and share a lifetime.
And so we wish that the story we wrote down so carefully never really had a beginning, thus it didn't have to end; and that the pathway we built with our might would burn to ashes, thus the past can't come to haunt us.
But by all means, take courage and move forward.
Because until we wipe the tears away from our eyes, we will never get to see another door opens; nor can we find the one who's been waiting there for us, the worthy one.
Until we put down our pen and let Him write, we will never get to unravel the Heaven-made story and the pathway built by His hands, to our destiny.
Well, it's still our choice. Our way, or His way.
He can't give you what's best, if you still have in your hands what's good enough.
Two guys told me that finding a soul mate is a matter of choice. It is not something that lies in God's hands, nor it depends on God's will. So they said.
Do I agree? Well, girls tend to discard such opinion. Girls like to believe that their love life is predestined, beautifully authored by God, fingerprinted by divine appointments.
So, which side should I agree with?
I have actually drawn a conclusion from my own experiences and my walk with God.
1. Yes, choosing who should be your soul mate is entirely your own choice. But, how you choose and which standards you must use are questions that you should bring home to God. Consult Him in prayers. Knowing Him well enough and having close relationship with Him will help you extensively. Do not dismiss your spiritual leaders and/or parents in this matter. Trust me, God also speaks through these people.
2. Yes, your love life can also be predestined, beautifully authored by God, fingerprinted by divine appointments... only if you surrender your choice, your plan, your criteria, and everything else into His hands. If you ask Him to take the wheel, He normally will. Giving Him the choice doesn't mean that He will give you stone when you ask for bread, or red when you ask for blue. He does consider what's in your heart, He knows your deepest desire, and more than anyone else He has your best interest in mind. So, don't be surprised if you meet someone who is the exact copy of the person in your dreams... perhaps with a little modification to best suit your needs and personality. If it does happen to you, cross-check and go back to #1.
Well, it may sound easier said than done. But, take courage, you will find the one before you know it. If you are stuck somewhere, remember the two rules of thumb: (1) you can't hurry love - it takes time, and (2) heartache is inevitable - but don't worry, as long as you hold on tight to His hands you'll be just fine.
"He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end." Ecclesiastes 3:11
When I said, "I miss you."
He said, "Don't you know that I miss you even more? I've been waiting, I've been longing for you."
When I said, "I want to be near you."
He replied, "Didn't you see? I came running at the first sight of you. When you drew near, I couldn't hold back myself anymore."
When I said, "What can I give to you then? I have to give you more than what I've given before..."
He answered, "Do not worry. Do not even worry about what you can or can't give to me. My blessings are abundant and free. By grace and not by your might. You may think that you've waited for too long, but truth is, I'm the one who can't wait to shower you with blessings. Because you're my dear child...
There's only one thing I need you to do. Be patient. Be still. Be still until the fullness of time, my time, my kairos..."
Lebih menakjubkan dari samudra, lebih perkasa dari sang cakrawala cah'yamu yang mewarna busur pelangi sedemikian tercipta, begitu indah tak terperi.
Sekali-kali jangan berpaling dari padaku, wahai engkau yang terindah, janjikan kekekalan hingga sisa waktu berpulang pada ajal.
Hingga terpejam mati mata ini di hadapmu dan bintang-bintang larut di pangkuan malam, Hingga mentari tak lagi dikandung oleh langit yang lama, langit yang fana.
Saat itu segenap surga kan bersuka menyambut sang mahakarya, satu kisah yang terlebih indah dari samudra dan cakrawala.
She loves looking up when the rain is falling. She loves thinking in the shower, the smell of
paints, and the sound of flowing waters. She loves roses, red wines, and rum raisins. She
loves her Creator. She loves her life. Indeed.
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