“But, I really love him.” The Safeguard of being equally-yoked for Valentines!
February is a month that is pitted as a “Love Month.” Merchants have geared up for months to share the latest and most beautiful gift ideas. This month can be filled with a plethora of decisions to align with what the heart desires.
“But, I really love him!” The “but” is the response after the Red Flags are placed in the brown box and taken to the back of the closet of our hearts. The “but” is the work that we do to muzzle the sound of the warnings. Stay with me, this is not a Buzz Killer to your February 14th. It’s a moment of empowerment to be able to assess and embrace the gift of the Spirit to lead us to all Truth.
There is something to prolonging the inevitable. In your heart of hearts, you already know. Societal norms say that surely you will not walk away from a relationship that is giving you 40% to go to 0, because you will be all alone for Valentine’s Day. At least wait until the day after, right? What an impoverish way of life to live when God has granted us abundant life!
Let’s look at the 40% to 0 scenario. The sober truth of knowing that the suitor has not come with 100 and that the desire for companionship, by any means necessary, has allowed 40% to be accepted. The insult to injury is thinking that choosing what God has chosen for you would put you back at 0.
It is impossible to wait on God and start at a deficit. Walking away from what is not His best for you actually puts you at a surplus, because you have chosen the Will of the Father. There will be nothing like walking into February 14th, the day that He has made, and your heart pure and absent of decisions connected to FOMO.
Beloved, His Will is so divine and endearing that being equally-yoked will become a must when we fall in love with God. Our desire to please Him becomes more important than an interest to please ourselves. I challenge you to do a study on being equally-yoked. It is not just about romantic relationships. It is a conscious effort to always remain mindful of the plan of the Father. Remember, when two get together, it should be so life-giving and fruit-producing that 40% will not do- because both will come with 100% and God will give the increase.
Divine Work and Pray:
Work: Jot down the Pros to doing Relationships God’s Way, as you embrace the safeguard of being equally-yoked. What are some life-giving exchanges that are found in being equally-yoked?
Pray: Father God, the One who has captured my heart. Make me so in tune with your plan that it takes precedence in my life. May I embrace the beauty of waiting on You. Expose the deepest thoughts that would hinder You from being Lord in my life concerning relationships. May we be gifts to one another and may our connection forever acknowledge Your presence!
