When I was young I had a crush on this guy in school. A big one. I can remember hiding whenever he walked by because I was afraid he’d see me. When we got older, he started flirting with me. (When I say flirt, I mean he was a creep. That’s how boys show they like you, I guess!) As a young girl, I longed to be pursued. I couldn’t wait for a crush to like me back. And when I grew up, I craved the distraction from reality that a crush provided. I would fantasize about which boy I liked.
There’s something about a crush that makes me feel alive and beautiful. When I’m in between relationships – no crush in sight – I start to feel lonely, as if singleness is entirely my fault. I start to believe the lies that I’m not smart or pretty enough. There have been times when I allowed a crush to distract me from the things God had for me instead of giving my longings to Him. I forced the crush. I rushed. Pushed harder. I wanted to initiate instead of waiting for the guy to pursue me.
But our job is to trust God and wait on His timing. Instead of panicking when I don’t have a crush as a constant distraction, I choose to spend time with God and find my fulfillment in Him. A crush shouldn’t distract you from your relations with God – it should bring you closer. In Romans 4, Paul says that Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. “In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God” (Romans 4:20). Will you hold on to the promise too – even when He seems farthest away? Remember – His timing is perfect!
Prayer: It’s amazing that You care about my relationships – even the crushes! Help me to honor You when I have a crush, and not be distract from my worship of You. Keep me from lust, and, when I’m lonely or frustrated, show me that You are more than enough. Amen.
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