In direct reply to Carmen's Post (the 'one'

July 24 2008
Just so all of you can read this I put it in "Thought" form instead of just remark.No, I think that God doesn't have someone picked out for us. Or the perfect one in mind. When Amber and Aaron were doing their premarital marriage counseling their Christian counselor told them that every 5 years they would find someone more compatible with themselves then their spouse and another 5 years someone even more compatible. So if God had someone in mind wouldn't it be the one that was absolutely compatible? I also know many Christian families fall apart because of divorce even when they prayed for the right person time and time again. I believe that God does have a will for us, but I do not believe that he says "You, Austin, will marry so and so in the month of July." no that is silly to say you have free will but God says that you will do this and  you have to do that or that you have to marry her. He even gives you a choice to obey his will or not. It is indeed his will that you go to church, whether you do that or not is your choice. It is also his will that you read your Bible once again your choice.Now bare with me this all relates back. So ok, when it comes to bigger things such as large scale ministry work, I think that you still have a choice but it will get done whether you let God use you or not. Say that you know God put going to Brazil to do ministry work on your hear, and you don't go. He will get someone else to because it will get done. Not much longer I promise I will get relate this back. So if God lets you make those kind of choices I also believe that God can use you no matter what, where, how, and when. That means that if you are praying "God should I move to NC and start a church or should I start one here?" I would say that he would answer it, but I believe that he would probably answer it "You make the choice that is best for your family" Because no matter where you are God Can Use You! Now it is not to say that he doesn't care because he does. He cares so much that he knows every hair on your head. So if he can use you no matter what concerning something as big as ministry then I am sure he can use you no matter what concerning marriage. Now, if he can use you no matter what or when doesn't that mean that he can teach you something where ever you are? So, in that theory I believe that where ever you are that probably means that you are supposed to be there in that moment. Now if you are at a dead point in your relationship with Christ you can be taught something but you should work to remove your self from that stalled period  in your life. 

♥...blue eyes...♥

July 26 2008
was that absolutely necessary? i believe that you have written thoughts on more than one occasion stating blatantly that you disagree with this topic. i personally have almost memorized what you think about things, and i don't need to be reminded.

Jacob Wuertz

July 27 2008
So you believe that God doesn't know exactly what you're going to do even though we have free will? It's more than you. It's more than any of us. His plan is more intricate than we can even begin to understand. Every relationship that you make works together to lead exactly to what is the"good of those who love Him".

Mathis

July 28 2008
No, I believe that he knows all and sees all and is every where. I thought that I had made that clear.

.savannah[<3.]

July 30 2008
"You, Austin, will marry so and so in the month of July." we so got married in the month of july lol :)

Jacob Wuertz

July 31 2008
Sorry then. I do believe that every relationship you make just prepares you for that moment when you meet the woman God wants you to marry. Not to say that there aren't many people you would be happy with, but I know it's in His plan who you will marry.