I admit I can be an impatient person. Even after all these years and all the tests God has used to develop patience w/in me, it is not my preference to wait. But in the world of getting to know new people and developing relationships, I have come to value a person that takes their time.
This summer has allotted me with several occasions to meet new people but no matter the person, the outcome was the same: things moved fast. There were frequent phone calls and text messages and connections made, but always a tone of urgency and even insincerity. This time however I am intrigued to have a different experience. In the short time of our meeting, he takes his time. There is careful balance of showing interest, but not diving in too deep. It is nice when someone can correctly match the emotions and physical boundaries of a relationship with its developmental stage. I have been in so many situations where that was not the case and for that reason I appreciate it all the more.
I heard it said recently that women lose their mystery quickly these days. As Christian women that can be easy to fall into because many of us do not get pursued often so when it happens we can get so excited that we give away too much too fast (I have always struggled in that area). Then afterwards, often the man does not feel the need to earn what has already been given. He does not feel the need to rise to the occasion, because instead we lowered ourselves to it.
I’m trying to learn from my past mistakes. All things are redeemable with God and He makes all things new. I want to use this new opportunity to value myself better, stay true to my identity, and enjoy the slow building in the hopes that taking our time will produce something a little bit more longstanding.
SHALOM
