To my future bride (whoever you may be). . .

I don’t know who you are. We may have already met, or we may have never seen each other. I used to be afraid of you. I used to think you would place unattainable expectations on me and try to turn me into someone I’m not. But I know now that’s not what you want.

Maybe I’m different from most guys. I realize you’re not supermodel hot. But I don’t want you to be. You’re beautiful because you’re buried so deeply inside our Father’s heart. You’re captivating because you’re captivated by God.

Your soft smile and gentle touch will be enough to send me to the stars. And your strong, silent support of who I am as a man will empower me, strengthen me, and energize me in ways nothing else can. I won’t ask that you always agree with me, but I will ask that you trust my intention to always seek your best interest. My methods may be wrong, and I may never understand you, but please be patient. I’m trying so hard.

I can’t promise that I’ll be your knight in shining armor, but I can promise that I’ll protect you from the dangers and hurts of our world. I’ll give my life to ensure your safety, security, and joy.

And I’ll listen. I’ll sit still and just hear what you have to say. My natural inclination is to spring into action and fix the problem, but I’ll deny that and just be an ear to talk to and a shoulder to lean on.

I know you’ll want an adventure. An endless adventure where we’ll explore the depth of our Savior’s heart and the intensity of his love. I’ll take you there. I may not have the money or ability to take you to beautiful European countries or to see breathtaking natural wonders. But I can promise you that I’ll take your hand as we discover the love that God has for us.

My love for you will be flawed and weak, so I won’t pour it directly on you. I’ll pour my love on our God, and he will amplify it and rain it down on you.

I can’t say I’m ready to share my life with someone else right now. But after I find you, I know I won’t be able to imagine facing the challenges of life without you by my side.

Listen for my voice. I’m calling out to you. And I love you.

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I’m a slave. I was purchased to live a life completely devoted to one task: glorify my Master. But this life of slavery is a life of unfathomable freedom. I’m free to love. I’m free to be joyous. I’m free to be at peace. My life was not purchased by gold, silver, or precious stones. Money cannot buy this kind of freedom. My life was purchased by blood. The blood of the God-Man. The blood of the Christ—the Anointed One. My life was set free by true love. This love that paid for my life in blood. This is true freedom. This is where death ends and life begins. This is the reality of eternal Heaven and the hope of heaven here on the earth. I exist to glorify my Master. I can think of no life more liberating, no journey more exhilarating, no adventure more breathtaking than that of faith in the living Christ—this Jesus from Nazareth whom I murdered.

11 thoughts on “To my future bride (whoever you may be). . .

  1. :) Well, this post would definitely “help” you with finding girls to meet (is that would be your goal). What you have written is what every christian girl wants to hear.

    So keep your eyes on our beloved Jesus! Be alert at the traps the devil wants to put in your way.
    And the Lord is gonna speak when the time comes.

    Enjoy every day of adventure with Him, brother in faith and hope! There is none like Him! And nobody loves like He does!

  2. Wow…thank you. That is so beautiful. It is just so encouraging for me to see that there are guys like you out there who go to the Father first. Thank you!

  3. Wow! I just wanted to let you know how much this touched my heart. You are right. There aren’t many guys like you out there like you, but whatever you do don’t change. It is very cool to see that guys like you exist beyond fairy tales lol…i guess there is only one thing left to say…marry me? ahaha

    ps before you think i am crazy, my friend randomly found your blog so i wanted to tell you how much i like it…lol

  4. simply a God thing to read and hear that men are still seeking the Savior like this. what an amazing testimony to the God that saves. whoever God places in your path will be truly blessed.

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