Rock solid faith

Dear future wife:

I pray that God will increase your faith to where you have rock-solid confidence that your prayers are answered; unwavering faith. Don’t give up on what you love most for what you want now. Maybe you have a passion for music. If so, I pray that God will ignite that fire inside of you and grow that passion even more.  I pray that God will inspire you with new creative ideas in songs and music.  If you’re hurting, if you’re afraid, if you’re lonely, I pray God will give you a spirit of joy!

Why do I pray

I'm sometimes asked, "Brandon, why do you pray for your future wife?" and honestly, it was something that God was dealing with me on. We all know that prayer is powerful, there's no denying it. What batter way to start a relationship than to pray for someone? So I guess that's brought me to the decision to start praying for my future wife. Not only am I praying for her (granted, she's the core subject the majority of the time), but I'm also praying for myself. Praying that God will prepare me for her.

At times, marriage seems so far away and praying for a person you've never met sometimes feels pointless. I don't work with any women, which makes it hard to meet anyone at work. I live in a super small town so meeting someone who lives near me is difficult. No matter what way I look at it, it seems far away. But like I said above, there is no force greater in this world than prayer.

Lord, I pray that you will increase her joy and her faith. Increase her understanding and increase her wisdom. Give her vision and clarity. Lead and guide her daily. Give her integrity to stand up for what is right.


Amen!

Don't conform

Dear, Future Wife

Don't conform to what the world tells you. You're a  queen who was bought with an extraordinary price. Don't listen to the lies of the enemy telling you you're worthless or insignificant; you are more than enough, you are more than a conqueror!  Walk with your head high and stand up for what you believe in. Become that courageous woman God has called you to be, and don't let a guy mold you into something you're not.

Pray those bold prayers

It’s the New Year. I’ll try to get back into the swing. It’s been awhile since I’ve updated my blogger so here’s a new post.

You are a blessed woman of God! Keep in faith. Pray those bold prayers. When you pray boldly, there is no limit on what God can do for you. Think about it, our God threw the Universe together. The Sun, the Moon, the Stars. Even gravity! It was all spoken into existence!  We have to pray like it’s already done and we’re just waiting on the manifestation of it. We’re told to come boldly to the throne. That means to pray with confidence without any hesitation.  This wouldn’t even be possible if it wasn’t for  the blood of Jesus. He is always available -Always gracious and merciful. Think about how bold Jacob was. He wrestled an angel and demanded to be blessed!

My prayer over you –The Prayer of Jabez. 1 Chronicles 4:10

God in Heaven, I come boldly to the throne and ask that You would bless my future wife, and enlarge her territory I pray that Your hand will guide her and direct her path and be with her always, and that You would protect her from any evil the enemy may try to send her way.

yoke

Dear future wife,

You are a woman of God! You are a Queen and were not designed to live in lack or bondage. Words are as sharp as sharp as a two edge sword so I pray if anyone has spoken any negativity over you that has made you feel insecure that it is broken off. That yoke of insecurity has to leave in Jesus name! You are smart enough, you are tall enough, you are attractive! Don't ever think that you aren't "enough." Always remember that man doesn't have the final say. God has the final say.

Revival week

So our church just finished up having a Revival which started last Wednesday. I usually run our computer software that contains all the songs and scriptures. Another church that we do things with was there having praise and worship practice since they were the ones doing the live music for the revival. I'm back at the computer getting the songs typed in while when all of the sudden the  Apostle (Pastor) from the other church stops everything and walks back to ask me "Why aren't YOU up there playing?" I didn't really know what to say other than "Because I usually run the computer." She precedes to to tell me "Go home and get your guitar!" I oblige and start to practice with the worship team. A few minutes later she says "We needs some bass. Does anyone know Bass?" Again, I spoke up and said "I can play a little." Once again, I'm going home to get my bass.

After all that running around, we're finally ready to REALLY practice with be being part of the team. Practice went quite well actually. I was actually impressed with myself seeing it was my first time playing bass with a band. Afterward, she told me that my future wife is a worshiper and  that I would find her if I stepped into my destiny in playing music. I'll take it. 

Wherever she's at, I pray blessings over her! You are above and not beneath. I pray God opens doors for you, because you have the favor of God all over you!

Patience

I was driving home from work this afternoon listening to Joel Osteen on XM. It's kind of funny how God works sometimes. For example, just the other day I was listening to a message on patience and how God will sometimes put you behind slow drives or slow lines just to test your patience (and Lord knows that I need to work on my patience). What happens today? I get behind slow people, a school bus, and road construction. HA! How's that for patience! I chucked and thought "yes, Lord. I know have patience." Today wasn't anything different. I was listening to a message about how God will use your imperfections, but he also threw in patience too...imagine that. The message really spoke to me because it hit on a lot of topics that I deal with. One, being patience. It's just not getting behind slow drivers or things delaying me when I'm trying to get somewhere. No. It hit on a chord about being patient for your future mate. I'm like any other person. I look around and see all my friends, family members, people I graduated with in relationships and getting married while I'm still sitting on the sideline, waiting for my turn. As humans we tend to want things in the now. We think God should answer our prayers as soon as we pray them. For must of us that doesn't happen. It's all in God's timing. I just wish his timing would be sooner.    

Another topic it ht on was how God doesn't see your imperfections...and I can relate this to the above. I stared a list of what I think my imperfections are. Not a complete lists, but enough to get me thinking.

1. I'm short.
2. I'm not attractive.
3. I'm not a good talker.
4. I can't sing.
5. I'm probably overly nice.
6. I'm short...

There are more, but are just some off the top of my head.

I feel like because I'm sort, no woman would ever what to be seen with a guy under 6' and the fact that I'm not that attractive makes things difficult. I guess I've just beat myself up so long over my imperfections that I've started to believe they truly exist.

Guess this was sort of for me more than anything.

Patience...patience