In continuation of my notes...

Many of us maidens have spent at least a few times

thinking, dreaming, wondering, imagining, &

asking the Lord about our futures.

While it is completely normal to wonder and think

about what might be in store for us,

we often find that the enemy will use this area to distract us

from our focus on Christ.

And in addition to our own struggles with our thoughts,

not to mention the influences around us,

is the fact that sooner or later we're gonna meet a guy that we 'like'.

The problem isn't so much as having a crush,

but how we respond to it.

One of the annoying things about crushes is that they happen so quickly.

We can meet a young man, and before we ever really know him,

we can find ourselves daydreaming about him,

possibly attaching our first name to his last name and seeing how it sounds,

and maybe picking out colors for our bridesmaid's dresses.

And when we finally notice what we're doing,

we feel disgusted or embarrassed,

and purpose not to think about it anymore.

But 5 minuets later, we suddenly realize we've just been

dreaming of "so and so" all over again...

wondering what our kids would look like,

or listing good places to go on a honeymoon, and so on.

So what should we do?

It's a really good idea not to talk about him with friends,

give any indications that you might be interested in him,

or dwelling on thoughts of him.

One of the best ways is to talk to your parents about it.

Though this may be difficult, scary, or embarrassing,

but they likely already guessed how you feel anyway.

This way they will be better able to pray for, protect, and advise you. 

Another idea would be to say a quick prayer for this particular young man,

(and not to pray that he would  be the God's will )

but that he would be strong in the Lord and be faithful in bringing

forth fruit in his life.

But whether or not he really is God's will,

(which he will reveal to you in His timing if he is)

your responsibility is to trust God in the area of marriage;

treat the young man in the same way

you would treat any other brother in Christ,

and focus on the Lord and doing His will.

 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true,

whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just,

whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely,

whatsoever things are of good report;

if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise,

think on these things.

Philippians 4:8