-Patience-
If there's anything that a courtship will grow you in is patience. I know that's one of biggest things Perry and I are growing in. For those who aren't in a courtship and think you have patience, think again and just wait. :) Obviously, a courtship is a time when one really seeks and finds out if the other person is the right person to marry. Or maybe just check 10 times over if you knew before.
And if things seem to be going in a favorable direction, you always end up being best friends with the other person (Think about how many things/topics there is to talk about, and then think if you've ever talked about all that to anyone else besides a parent/mentor?). And in most courtships I think there's a time (it has to happen, part of the process) when you know it's Gods will that, he/she is the one.
But where does patience comes in??
Well, under the conditions listed above, you might for example...
-Want to talk about anything and everything but, some things should wait till engagement or marriage.
-Want to say something (like complimenting the other person) but have to say it in a particular way that's wholesome and good (discretion), or not say it at all.
-Want to do things together (even if it's just a hike or something) but can't always do them all the time/right away. Sometimes because you need someone(a parent) to go with you. Also Meaning wanting to be being alone, out of sight, etc... intentionally or not. (This doesn't necessarily mean I struggle with this, but just some general ideas).
-Just wanting to be married already because you so enjoy being around the other person. Example, wanting to talk very frequently, seeing one other very frequently, etc..
These are just examples, some of them we have experienced, some we haven't.
Different people will have different things, but the main issue is having patience.
It doesn't automatically mean you're sinning if you have some struggles with patience, or growing in it. Talk it over with a parent; especially for girls, they need someone to talk to and share these things with, other than the one who's courting them.
Hopefully these will be helpful to somebody sometime and make sense, and if not, who isn't interested in reading about courtship?
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Woohoo! Tyler's blogging and it's about courtship!
Come on everybody... why you no comment?? ;)
Because I don't think Tyler would appreciate it if I did ☺ It probably wouldn't be very edifying/encouraging/you get the point...he's too fun to tease ☺
Tyler, I think these post's are very encouraging. They're enjoyable to read. And thank you for sharing! Keep up the great work.
God Bless
Mandie
Another hard thing is to be patient while you are waiting for God to lead you into a courtship!!! The waiting game is hard...even if you are only 17 :)
Lisa
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