He initiates, I run.
He waits, I waver.
He waits, I play.
He waits, I take a step back.
He waits, I play.
He waits.
Will this too much playing make him leave me for sure?
He steps back. Sparks fly.
He waits. Has he given up or is he a gentlemen who knows he’s in love?
I’m starting a new ministry! I just cant seem to get enough of it. It’s called in a relationship with Peter Echols. So sorry, but it will be only the three of us. Did I say three? Yes, I was not mistaken. Three of us: God and then us. What I’m looking forward to most about this new ministry is learning how to treat him with respect and all the other ministry projects we will be helping with. If you have read The Scariest Road and Goodwill boys you will see why I emphasize treating him with respect. God has brought both of us so far already in singleness and we both have agreed to respect each other and encourage each other in our walks with Christ.
The writing above in red is about us these past months. I was unsure, and afraid, but now that we have entered this next step I am thrilled to see where we will be in these next few months.
https://hylachamberlain.wordpress.com/2015/06/29/four-powerful-words/
https://hylachamberlain.wordpress.com/2015/05/10/going-to-the-chapel/
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I love the poem. I feel like that so often too. I wish you all the best on your upcoming ministry!
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Thank you
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A relationship is only going to last if God is at the center of each other’s hearts, glad to hear you know this too. 😉
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We just celebrated 40 years and it was because of the third Person in the center, melding our lives together and erasing the selfishness that so often causes marital discord. You’re on the right track!
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Thank you!
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Glad you are including the Lord into your relationship!
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Beyond a doubt, relationships are much better off when God is included. Too many people forget that incredibly important detail. Blessings on your relationship!
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I am so glad my husband waited for me to stop dating another guy to ask me out!!
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You are right so right, that third Person in the center is what makes the difference in a lasting relationship!
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Praying for you as you start this new ministry. And you are correct, it is indeed a ministry!
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Love this it’s sounds easy but it’s very hard, for some women and even men. Good read 🙂
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I’ve been married for 20 years. Learning to respect each other is so important!
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New ministries are so fun! And if God is part of the equation it will bless and help others, too.
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That poem pretty much sums up me stepping back into the dating pool after a divorce. My trust issues aren’t the greatest.
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I love this poem! And I love how you call your relationship a ministry. That’s how it should be. I love it! 🙂
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Marriage is certainly a ministry. We spur one another on toward holy acts:)
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Great poem. I love the image of marriage as a ministry. I also think that a spirit of playfulness can be a valuable asset to have in a marriage.
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