Flyin' Solo.. but not really ;)

     If I got a dollar for every time someone asked, "So Emily, do you have a boyfriend?" I would be one rich girl. It seems like that is all people can talk or think about. I mean don't get me wrong it would be nice to have a guy that would bring me flowers, call me just because he wanted to hear my voice and sit through cheesy chick flicks just so we could hang together but that isn't what it's about. It isn't about having someone to make people jealous or having someone there so you don't feel lonely because let's face it; you can be married or dating and still feel lonely. It happens all the time, it has become an epidemic in our world today.

     So what's a girl to do? With the media and people saying that we need to be independent but at the same time saying that we need a guy to be there for us when things go wrong because we can't handle anything on our own how are we supposed to deal with life? That's just it, neither of those ways will work because we have to be satisfied with who we are in Christ. I may seem a bit preachy but trust me now and you can believe me later. Being in a relationship just so you can have someone there to hold your hand and text you every now and again isn't worth it. Being with someone who doesn't care to get to know you isn't worth your time girls!! Hold out! Wait for the one guy that God has for you, please! I promise that he will be well worth the wait.

     There will be times when you second guess yourself and the enemy sends along a really cute guy who seems to have it altogether and that what God has in store just might not be what He "really wants for you" but c'mon we all know that He knows best. So in this waiting period how about getting to know the One True Love that cares so much about you that He sent His only Son to die just for you.

     A lot of people come to me and talk about their lives and what is going on. I have always felt like I have a sign on my forehead that says, "Come and talk to me!! Tell me everything!!" because no matter what people come and feel like they can talk to me. I am not saying that they can't all I am saying is that it happens often. So often that I have been praying about getting my Masters in counseling because obviously there is something there. Since all of these people come to me to talk I have come to realize that I cannot under any circumstances give them bad advice or information, therefore, I must give them information straight from the Word. But how can I do that if I don't know the Word?! You can't friend! You can't share the love of God without knowing what it is.

     I pray that you will never feel alone and that if you are reading this and you feel like no one cares, you'll realize that there is someone who cares and His name is Jesus. You are His and He loves you more that you will ever know! Talk to Him. Get to know Him and see what He has in store for you. Who knows it could be a million times better than your wildest dreams. :)

     Well, I need to get back to lesson planning! Have a wonderful night and don't every give up!! 

-EmilyAnn