I have recently been reminded of what it means to look for love. In today’s society, the idea of love is distorted and simply not what it used to be. It is almost like the power of love has been taken out of the definition.

Love is powerful. Love is an important aspect of life.

Love from a spouse holds a strong tug in my heart. Having a companion for this life is one of the deepest desires of my heart. Since this is so important to me, I have thought about what I want in a spouse, what I need in a spouse, and so on.

When looking for love I look for many things. Traits that speak to my heart and traits that show true character within their personality. For example, a few traits that speak to my heart are: a fire in their heart for Christ, a love for children and knowing who he is. Qualities that show true character that I keep an eye out for are: integrity, the ability to lead as well as follow and being a genuine gentleman. There are a few other odd things I would like to have in a spouse, including someone who will make me laugh and someone who will go hunting with my dad.

I can think about all the qualities I would like to have in a lifelong partner all I want. However, I am not in control of that. My Father, God, is. He knows my desires and wants, and I am sure He has kept that in mind when molding the heart of the man He has hand-picked for me. I also know that God is working in my heart to be the best wife I can be. I pray that God will work in both of our hearts that He will mold us together as separate individual pieces that will fit perfectly when we are matched together.

God loves me like a spouse. He provides for me, He comforts me, He encourages me, He makes me laugh, He listens to me and He holds me. God is teaching me what to look for in a man. I trust my Father and His words of wisdom. In this season of my life, I pray that God will give me the extra patience I need in this time of preparing for my husband. I pray that my husband, wherever he may be, will continue to keep his eyes on Christ and to trust Him.

I am not telling you this because I want you to think, “This girl has got it together.” Because let me tell you right now that waiting and being patient has not been easy in the slightest. I am telling you this because I want you to know that you are worth God’s best. Someone very special told me “Be careful whom you give your heart to.” God has my heart, my love and my trust.

Do not settle for anything less than God’s best. You are worth it.