Another Mile Stone

Today I took myself to a movie. It has taken me 24 years to get up the courage and I found it surprisingly enjoyable. It wasn't as awkward as eating alone because you don't talk to anyone during a movie anyway. Plus there were 10 other people in the theater, all single women. Kindred spirits of sorts I would say.

The movie I saw was not just any movie it was a "date movie." Though I would say "Must Love Dogs" is perfect for a single viewer. It is all about a lady who is divorced and getting back into the dating scene. Of course there are a few things about it that I wouldn't choose to do in my own life but as a whole I completely knew how she was feeling. It was nice to know that you are not the only one out there who's friends and family are trying "help" you find the love of your life. Of course her approach was to use the internet. (Tried that once won't do it again, little weird for me.) Heck it works for some and not for others.

Actually watching this made me thing of that new show "Hooking Up." I watched that one night just to see what it was about and I had to thank the Lord that I came to know him at such a young age. I know that my identity is not found in who I am dating, and I am not made complete by a man. I am complete because Christ has made me complete. I also know that I don't have to go out and search for my life's mate. God is writing our story right now. I don't know when we will be together. What I do know is that it will be better than a fairy tale because we will know that our story was written in heaven. I am so glad that I don't have to worry about going out and hunting a man down. In His time God will bring us both together. The waiting is the hard part but Christ will bring me through that too.

The Lord is so amazing. Even in times of trial and impatience he is right there beside us cheering us on. He knows the end of the story and he tells us if we just listen to his still small voice.