Weekend Turnout: Love at First Sight edition

Do you believe in love at first sight?  I hadn’t.  In fact, whenever I’ve heard it, my internal reaction has been “what is that supposed to mean.”  I’ve been in a funk lately about my love life, or drastic lack thereof.  I don’t meet potential bachelors in my age group.  The only men that I seem to attract receive pensions.

I went to church this past Sabbath, and I met a man.  Love at first sight.

On Thursday, this guy on the radio gave V-day advice to men and women on how to NOT screw up.  He also told women if they didn’t have a V-day date they should still go out.  There will be people who will be out socializing.  A huge light bulb went off in my head.  ”I’M GOING OUT!”  A tape played in my head of my gf saying that I never go out.  I scoped out the perfect place.  Shopped my closet for what I could wear, and made plans with a wing gal.

Saturday that all changed.  The long story on how this all played out is comical.  I’ll keep it as short as possible.  He came as a speaker for our youth day program.  I introduced myself to him.  I’m not even sure if he understood what I was saying.  When I replayed the scene in my head I think I sounded like one of those old school tape players on fast forward…lol  I did find out that he is single, but I’m sure purposely because he is immersed in his work.  He’s an EXCELLENT speaker.  I googled him, and found that he is a well sought speaker, although that isn’t his career.  I’m totally smitten.

Later on we got a chance to speak again.  I managed to get out that I would like to keep in touch.  He gave me his email address.  Despite me initiating, I haven’t lost sight that I am the PRIZE.  I will not chase; just open the door for contact.  A few people who saw me speak to him called me over.  I played it cool…ya know, no big deal.  They asked what I was speaking to him about.  I just said I thanked him for coming, and that I appreciated him sharing his story.  I was shocked to hear them say “the funniest thing just happened, Kimmie and I looked at you, and then looked at each other and said at the same time, “They look good together!”  That would have been a good time to fall out.

For a few years now, off and on, I’ve been praying for my future husband.  I’ve prayed for his spiritual walk, his family, and his career.  I’ve prayed that whatever he’s going through that he would remain strong.  Besides physical attraction, this is what I’m attracted to; a man that I admire.  I need to admire him, spiritually, professionally, and personally.  I need to admire his relationship with God.  I want him to inspire me.  As I’m strengthening my walk with God, I can’t have a man that is going to bring me down.  I will offer the same.

I work hard, and I’m building a career.  There’s nothing worse, based on my experiences, than a man who hates his job.  A man who hates his job, who can’t identify his passion, is a miserable man.  I want to be my man’s biggest cheerleader. We’ll encourage each other.  I need a man who can identify with the fact that I have a passion.  My ex’s passion changed like he changed underwear.

I want a man who I can watch from across a room, and admire the way he treats the waiter or the chairman.  That is huge to me.  What is more important than character?  Based on that, the way he takes care of his family is a given.

*HUGE SIGH*  I feel like a school girl with grown woman expectations.  His hands look promising too

I realize that this man may think that I’m a total nut.  That’s not the point.  The point is that he is a man that is familiar with the voice of God.  If it’s meant to be he’ll know.  If it’s not, then I’ll know.  I’ve decided not to go.  This was a reminder of what I’m looking for.  I don’t want empty dating experiences.  This drought began to take a toll on me.  It occurred to me, I could really mess up what is meant for me if I did date aimlessly.  I feel refreshed.  I woke up on Sunday morning with Matthew 6:33 on my mind.  ”But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto [me] you.”

He is on the west coast.  Ideally, I’d just like to establish a good friendship.  I have my own thing going on.  I’m under development.  I want to bring the same things that I expect to the table.  I’m working on it!  In the meantime, I have my closet friends praying with me.  I’m naming it and claiming it in Jesus name!  Let the church say AMEN.

He’s the most humble man I’ve met.

Weekend Turn-out

This weekend was chock full and a ball to say the least.

I headed to the DMV area Friday afternoon to hang out with family and friends.  Friday night we went to my cousin’s SIL’s home.  She was hosting a sister’s circle.  It was great to sit in.  The Thanksgiving theme was gratitude.  We took a moment and meditated on 1 Thessalonians 5:18  “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” KJV

We shared some of the things we were thankful for.  It’s second nature to say we’re thankful for family or for our jobs and homes or our children.  What about some of the other things…maybe some of the things that we don’t pay much attention to…those things that are on auto pilot.  I’m going to touch on this again on Wednesday for a give-away.

Saturday I hooked up with CreoleinDC for her Nintendo Wii Fit Plus party.  Do we have a good time? DID WE? WHAAAAT???? It was a riot..check it out

Intercessor

I started a prayer journal where I record prayer requests of my own and of other people that I know or that I’ve been told about.  Sometimes once the smoke clears and time has passed, I forget how I felt when I didn’t see my way out.  It’s uplifting to be able to go back and see how I’ve made it through.

Through reading some of your blogs I’ve recorded some of the requests that I know are heavy on your heart.  I’m a huge believer in prayer and even more in intercessory prayer.  When I was sick and at my most critical state I couldn’t pray for myself..I wasn’t even conscious, but I had people praying for me.  I believe that I was covered from head to toe in prayer.  Today, I’m alive to talk about it.

I look forward to when I go back through the book and highlight those prayers that have been answered.  A large part of prayer is faith…God is motivated to move on our behalf according to our faith.  The bible says “Without faith it is impossible to please Him” Hebrews 11:6.  He delights in removing obstacles from our paths, making a way out of no way..shining a light in situations that appear dismal.  I encourage you to take all things heavy or light to Him in prayer. If you desire to share a prayer request I’d be happy to record it in my prayer journal.  It’s constantly in my thoughts and I send up those prayers daily.  When God shows up on your behalf we can rejoice together.

You can email me at kellyinaday at yahooooo

Blessed

I started to post about how unstable I’m feeling with this assignment.  Yesterday I felt like I had a handle on it, but the more research I do knowing that time isn’t on my side, the more overwhelmed I feel.  Instead of focusing on that I’m going to keep a praise on my lips.

I’m blessed to have friends that genuinely care about me and my girls.
I’m blessed to understand the power of prayer.
I’m blessed to have all of my needs met and many of my wants without having this degree.
I’m blessed to be in a postion where I can keep taking steps towards fulfilling my dreams.
I’m blessed to know I can cry, but that it won’t last always.
I’m blessed to live in a country where I have liberty.
I’m blessed to have people in my life to whom I can seek counsel.
I’m blessed to have a Heavenly Father who I know loves me in spite of myself.

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.  Psalms 56:3 (TNIV)

\”Be Encouraged\” by William Becton