Here is another post by Glen. He will be writing a post for us once a month...I'm sure you will all enjoy them. I really enjoy this one! : ) Please feel free to contact Glen through his email: gcuthbert35@cogeco.c
Who Has Your Heart?
by Glen Cuthbert
It was finally here-Anna's wedding day, the day she had dreamed about and planned for months. The small, picturesque church was crowded with friends and family.
Sunlight poured through the stained-glass windows, and the gentle music of a string quartet filled the air. Anna walked down the aisle toward David. Joy surged within her. This was the moment for which she had waited so long. He gently took her hand, and they turned toward the altar.
But as the minister began to lead Anna and David through their vows, the unthinkable happened. A girl stood up in the middle of the congregation, walked quietly to the altar, and took David's other hand. Another girl approached and stood next to the first, followed by another. Soon, a chain of six girls stood by him as he repeated his vows to Anna.
Anna felt her lip begin to quiver as tears welled up in her eyes. "Is this some kind of joke?" she whispered to David.
"I'm ... I'm sorry, Anna," he said, staring at the floor.
"Who are these girls, David? What is going on?" she gasped.
"They're girls from my past," he answered sadly. "Anna, they don't mean anything to me now ... but I've given part of my heart to each of them."
"I thought your heart was mine," she said.
"It is, it is," he pleaded. "Everything that's left is yours."
I was floored when I read this story in "I Kissed Dating Goodbye". It left me wondering, "How many times have I given my heart away?"
Have you ever asked yourself the same question? Every one of us has had people in our past. Have you given your heart to them? Once you give your heart to someone, you never get all of it back. If we keep giving our hearts away to every guy/girl that catches our interest, then how can we expect to have anything left for the person that God wants us to marry?
So what can we do about it? Well, I've found Someone Who I can give my heart to that promises to give it all back when His timing is right. Let me ask you this: Does He have your heart?
"Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." Proverbs 4:23
6 comments:
I have been reading, "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" this week! I love the book! It has really helped! This story made me think really hard about things after I got over the shock! Great Post! :)
Very sad but true... This happens to SO many people. Thank you, Glen, for the encouraging post on giving our hearts to the Lord!
~Marissa
Great post! I think Glen has the gift of encouragement. I wonder what God has in store for him?
This is so true. It is only by the grace of God that I was able to save myself and my heart for my husband AND that my husband was saved for me -- lock, stock, and barrel! It is so worth the wait!
You might find my blog of interest where I critique Josh Harris's book.
www.ikdg.wordpress.com
I Kissed Dating Goodbye: Wisdom or Foolishness?
Unfortunately Josh Harris is quick to point out the problems with dating but reluctant to share any of the problems with his approach.
Wow! Thanks for sharing!
Your welcome.
I hope my blog is helpful for people to analyze what is best for them at their age, circumstances, maturity level etc.
It really grieves me that those who promote "kissing dating goodbye" aren't forthcoming with its problems but like to bash dating.
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