Then Naomi said, "Wait, my daughter, until you find out what happens. For the man will not rest until the matter is settled today."
Dear Mister God,
Thank you for giving us the bible. I was reading the Story Of Ruth today just because it shared the same name as my flat mate. I was curious. And I'm glad that my curiosity has taught me something precious today.
My flatmate Ruth and I are the same age and both waiting to meet the right man to marry. Sometimes we fret over things like "why don't some one just set me up on a date", "will he be too short, too old, too ugly" etc.
The bible Ruth may understand our predicament for she too had a rough time in her life when her husband died and Naomi, her mother-in-law, told her to return to her own mom and try to re-marry for there may be no future for Ruth if she chose to stay behind with the aging Naomi. But Ruth, loyal and faithful, chose to stay with Naomi.
Both Naomi and Ruth trudged along and worked in the fields, with little expectations other than making ends meet. But as God planned it, Ruth ended up working for a close relative of Naomi's called Boaz. Boaz was a religious and righteous man who got to know about Naomi and Ruth's misfortune. He took it upon his duty to marry Ruth so that they may continue their family line. Ruth and Boaz would eventually become the grand-parents of David - ancestor of Jesus.
The story of Ruth doesn't sound terribly romantic but it is a story of hope and patience. Hence I pray in Jesus name, that Mister God, you will remove all self-serving desires from the hearts of all the singles in the world. Soothe our nerves, let us know in our "knower" and believe in our "believer" that YOU ARE GOOD and YOU cause everything to work together for the good of those who love You and are called according to Your purpose for them.
Thank you, Mister God.
Lots and lots of love,
P
xoxo
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1 comment:
hey u know i think God really wanted to tell u soemthing thru the story of ruth. coz we r going thru this book called 'lady in waiting' and ruth is the perfect example of a godly woman who puts her trust in god, that He will be the one who will bring the right one to her. so while waiting she wasnt anxious but worked hard in the fields and made use of her singlesness ( more time) to serve god.
so we can rest in assurance that god will bring someone at His perfect timing
yeah so coincidental that ur friend's name is ruth too!
j
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