tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640205432697388472.post7278309144122393109..comments2024-03-11T17:40:20.003-04:00Comments on It's a Beautiful Life!: Single + SatisfiedChelsyReneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03847869006579825787noreply@blogger.comBlogger197125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640205432697388472.post-70776602455405980352020-04-28T15:18:23.410-04:002020-04-28T15:18:23.410-04:00I LOVE this, and so agree. I'm a seventeen-yea...I LOVE this, and so agree. I'm a seventeen-year-old, and I identify with having my thirteen-year-old self having everything planned out oh SO perfectly. :D I dreamed of marrying at eighteen, and I still hope that God is preparing a husband for me, but God has so graciously changed my dreams. It's not "Give me a husband or else!" anymore. I praise God that now what I want for my life is what God wants for my life, whether that's marriage or singleness.<br />Thank you for speaking the truth in love!Laurelhttps://thefarmersdaughterkitchen.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640205432697388472.post-74367632283376551532016-11-28T20:04:19.203-05:002016-11-28T20:04:19.203-05:00I agree with you on one point, that in the vast ma...I agree with you on one point, that in the vast majority of cases, God calls women to be married; to be wives, mothers, + to nurture their families. <br />However, I disagree about so adamantly seeking out and pursing a husband with the purpose of marriage being such a big deal. The point of this post was not to argue whether marriage is good or not. The point was to encourage the pining, wasting-away multitude of the current typical "conservative girl" that there is more to life than waiting to live your life until you get married. We might believe that marriage is God's will for us as women, but we need to be okay and JOYFUL if God's timing of marriage isn't what we would maybe wish for or think was perfect for us. <br />Women need to learn to choose JOY in whatever state of life they're in; to be happy + fulfilled without or with a husband. Happiness doesn't depend on a man; it depends on Jesus. <br />Girls that haven't learned to be happy when they're single, won't be happy when they're married either. It is a fact. True joy is a choice and is not dependent on circumstances. Chelsy Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12904782642821446762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640205432697388472.post-41752305482241763422016-11-28T19:57:57.422-05:002016-11-28T19:57:57.422-05:00I'm sorry; I just now realized that I never re...I'm sorry; I just now realized that I never responded to that, after getting your comment. See above. =)Chelsy Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12904782642821446762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640205432697388472.post-12786633631234214682016-11-28T09:41:54.239-05:002016-11-28T09:41:54.239-05:00What are your thoughts on this bottom comment by S...What are your thoughts on this bottom comment by SecondArrow/Mrs Ohlman, Chels?<br />—MegAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640205432697388472.post-24400999156599998492016-05-03T08:51:34.495-04:002016-05-03T08:51:34.495-04:00Chelsey, I am a married woman, the mother of six c...Chelsey, I am a married woman, the mother of six children, five of whom are married. While it is true that marriage will not solve all our problems (indeed, there is a sense in which problems multiply with marriage), it is what we were created for. We were created to be a helpmeet to a man, to be that like-opposite to help him accomplish the task that God has given him. It is natural that young women are desiring marriage. It is the way God made us. But instead of pining they should talk to their fathers and encourage them to find a husband for them. There is no greater blessing than walking in obedience. God made most of us to be married and married young. Christ uses the marriage metaphor to show us His relationship to us. We can't know the depth of that metaphor until we are married. There is a depth of our relationship to Christ which comes because of our marriage to our husband. I do pray that these young women who are desiring marriage will be greatly blessed by a husband and children. It is very few of us who are blessed with the gift of celibacy.<br />Mrs OhlmanSecondArrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18182472887745692706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640205432697388472.post-82157226294851409882016-05-01T20:08:21.165-04:002016-05-01T20:08:21.165-04:00Wow, thanks for posting this, Chelsy!! So encourag...Wow, thanks for posting this, Chelsy!! So encouraging! It's so good to be reminded again that it's not a bad thing to be single...that marriage will not make everything perfect, and that we need to learn to be content and joyful in Christ!!<br />I only just recently found your blog, so I started at one of your recent posts and have been reading backwards, and been finding lots of encouraging things on here!<br />I love your heart for Jesus, and for encouraging others to trust in Him, and live for Him with their whole heart!<br /><br />God bless!<br /><br />~ElizabethElizabeth Flournoynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640205432697388472.post-76391244560712294972015-12-08T21:23:07.750-05:002015-12-08T21:23:07.750-05:00Chelsy, THANK you for recognizing that marriage is...Chelsy, THANK you for recognizing that marriage is for life, and something to be taken seriously. The ONLY reason for separation that is approved by God is when the spouse commits adultery. (Mat 5:32) And even then, it's not a command. So many people take marriage lightly, like it's a "trial period" or a game, and not like the lifelong commitment it's intended to be. It's easy to try to interpret what we "think" God means, but strictly following the Bible without adding men's interpretations and wishful thinking will lead us in the right way. Thank you also for your humility in answering. (2 Tim 2:24-25) A soft answer turns away wrath. I think many will be encouraged by your soft answer. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640205432697388472.post-31675602009369831022015-10-06T13:12:36.216-04:002015-10-06T13:12:36.216-04:00Such an encouraging quote! Thanks for sharing!
lov...Such an encouraging quote! Thanks for sharing!<br />love, <br />a friend out there some were in the big wide open world :) ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640205432697388472.post-111097109227083892015-10-04T20:46:10.226-04:002015-10-04T20:46:10.226-04:00This comment above is amazing! So true! #godstimei...This comment above is amazing! So true! #godstimeing #dontletguysdetermineyourworth #single&satified #thankschelsfordoingthispost <br />P.S--- this was great to see that your only thirteen and you know how to live by gods word! <br /><br />**KEEP CALM AND BE SINGLE AND SATISFIED ON! <3 ** It needs to be on a t shirt!<br />blessings to yall, <br />AlexisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640205432697388472.post-59075261243304464132015-10-03T10:12:30.506-04:002015-10-03T10:12:30.506-04:00Sorry , just stumbled along this post ..... AMEN!!...Sorry , just stumbled along this post ..... AMEN!! Chels! Your last comment was spot on! ''GOD STILL BRINGS TOGETHER BEAUTIFUL MARRIAGESTHAT CAN STAN AGAINST TIME!!'' Just a piece of advice to young women out there,dont settle for anyguy, you should be equally yolked. If you marry a man who will who will stick with you no matter what then you will have a great marriage. You should ultimitly marry a christian man who is willing to go through tough times and good times sickness and in health, through rich and pour through, .....well you get it,......... STICK TO YOUR VOWS! And im sorry to anybody going through a divorce , or anybody who knows someone who is but, Im asking you to not make that mistake your self. ''Seek ye first the kingdom of GOD and his righteousness'' sekk god first then the rest will be added on to you, you wont have a good marriage if you dont seek god first. Every night I pray for my future husband and ask that god will help me make the right choice, and even that I dont know who I will mary some day, lord willing, that he make good choices and that he will be saved and follow god with all of his heart. There is a book I have recently been reading called PRAYING FOR YOUR FUTURE HUSBAND, It has been such a huge ecouragement to read! I would encourage Every young lady To read this book! You will love it.<br /><br />On another note: Sabra, if you see this , <br />The best thing you could do would be encourage your parents to read the bible together, and just pray w/them and for them! And thats what I would encourage to you , sorry about your parents...<br /> Blesings,<br /> alexisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640205432697388472.post-15570207379841354142015-10-02T22:50:35.190-04:002015-10-02T22:50:35.190-04:00Chelsy is about the most humble person i have EVER...Chelsy is about the most humble person i have EVER met, she always is saying,'' Oh my sister is better at this'' And Im just sitting there Like '' What is this girl talking about , shes FABULOUS at this" Just confirming that she always admits that she doesnt have it all together And Iwas very very very shocked to see someone say otherwise. And that is why I admire chels because she is so humble and god loving! Thanx chels!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640205432697388472.post-15049257922315425662015-09-05T19:14:13.399-04:002015-09-05T19:14:13.399-04:00Ithink that you should just get to know ayoung man...Ithink that you should just get to know ayoung man first. I also think that it is GREAT to have lots of male friends and that you should treat them like a brother. Just talk to them dont worry if they think you are " cute'' or if they are into you. Just get to know them like you would any body else. dont let a guy determine your self worth. there are SOOOOOO many girls out there who will do anything for a guy, and i dont think that that is correct. A lot of girls depend on guys to tell them that they are pretty or that they are worth something. But im telling you right now thatif you are one of the girls, JESUS loves you, he died on the cross for you . Have you ever heard the saying " A womans price is more than rubies''. that is so true!!! when ever i start thinking about a young man like that I just sit down and pray. pray that god would take my mind off of this person and that he would keep my heart pure.A man IS NOT going to solve your problems. I can promise you that. Yes , i think marage is a WONDERFULL thing, IF it is gods timeing. gods timeing will always be best. God only want what is best for you, it may not always seem to be that way ( that he wants the best for you) but he never promised that we would ALWAYS be happy. My mom always say that if your comfortable your not doing gods work, if you uncomfortable you are. never settle for something just because you think it is going to comfortable. I know Im only 13 and not everybody wants to listen to an 13 year old but trust me If that is gods plan ( for you to get married) then you will. But only if you do what he wants you to do. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640205432697388472.post-83690314821324891892015-09-05T12:45:28.635-04:002015-09-05T12:45:28.635-04:00You are so right Mitchel! Ilove your biblical view...You are so right Mitchel! Ilove your biblical view on this!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640205432697388472.post-43818250000268880662015-09-04T22:58:45.404-04:002015-09-04T22:58:45.404-04:00Omygoodness! thanks chelsy. that is just what i ne...Omygoodness! thanks chelsy. that is just what i needed!:) Ilove your post. It is TOTALLY true! I have been praying about this! Every night i pray for my future husband, but i dont need to obsess over it! thanks you pulled me back into reality!! THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOO MUCHAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640205432697388472.post-48522010773528124272015-07-22T09:13:20.769-04:002015-07-22T09:13:20.769-04:00I went and wrote a specific response, but then for...I went and wrote a specific response, but then forgot to post it here, At least I can't find it :(<br /><br />http://truelovedoesntwait.com/the-path-to-marriage/young-marriage/unmarried-and-dissatisfied/The Schaubing Blogkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12811910033353720626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640205432697388472.post-90408442944283841732015-07-21T09:39:24.060-04:002015-07-21T09:39:24.060-04:00God didn't say that it was not good for Adam t...God didn't say that it was not good for Adam to be alone but he said that it was not good for MAN to be alone. The root word for man is human beings. The impression I have gotten is not so much in the realm of fulfilling physical social needs but also someone who is able to help him finish another reason why she is called a helpmate. Adam never saw a woman, all he knew was all that he saw in the animals & even the God head. But that want he must have had is a friend like him. To communicate, to work with and to share the joys of LORD with.<br /><br />If you look at the account carefully, Adam never asked for a helpmate so how did he got one? Didn't the Bible said You have not because you ask not? True but it also is said "Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God & His Righteousness" and what shall be added unto you? ALL. I believe Adam had a mindset just like Christ that whatever is the fathers will "thy will be done".Jonthue Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04644259656217824447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640205432697388472.post-13971689736307335052015-04-11T18:51:00.219-04:002015-04-11T18:51:00.219-04:00Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and I appreciate...Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and I appreciate the encouragement!Chelsy Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12904782642821446762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640205432697388472.post-36723670669211755452015-04-11T18:50:31.954-04:002015-04-11T18:50:31.954-04:00Thanks for your comment!
One thing I would add th...Thanks for your comment! <br />One thing I would add though-its not about being removed from young men. Its actually wonderful to know lots of godly young men + have good interaction with them. But the point is that we can't look to a guy as a solution to our problems. <br />I think that's what you are saying too-just wanted to clarify. =)<br />Thanks again for commenting!<br />Chelsy Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12904782642821446762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640205432697388472.post-16306027310268430992015-04-11T16:33:27.147-04:002015-04-11T16:33:27.147-04:00Thank you so much for following God's leading ...Thank you so much for following God's leading and having the courage to write this. I agree wholeheartedly with all that you said! So many people think I am crazy to not be 'chasing' after guys, they just don't understand what it means to wait for the Lord! I too have seen so much discontent when girls think that a guy will fulfill everything they need. That alone shows me it is worth it to wait! But yet I have also seen how beautiful it is when a guy and a girl are resting in the Lord, and He draws them to one another.<br /><br />So thank you for writing this. I don't sense any hate AT ALL towards guys on your part, you are just stating the obvious! :) Also thank you for being a good example of what it means to be busy while you wait!Sonya Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16861082191202540925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640205432697388472.post-64094868759905624162015-04-02T16:20:48.355-04:002015-04-02T16:20:48.355-04:00Ah ha! At last I've scrolled to the bottom of...Ah ha! At last I've scrolled to the bottom of the comments! <br /><br />Chelsy, I absolutely am so pumped about that post! Like you, I thought at twelve years of age that the whole nuptial union would come at the snap of a finger. I had fanciful dreams... <br /><br />I am now graciously removed from any handsome young men (no offense to the locals) and I AM LOVING IT! TOTALLY! As someone once put it, satisfaction in Christ in our singleness reflects the sufficiency of Christ, just as a godly marriage reflects His Triune character and unity in that. <br /><br />Someone recently commented on my singleness, blaming it on the young men (or more appropriately, lack of them). But no! I am single because this is where my Lover has placed me!<br /><br />Someday. If it is His gracious will. But I would so rather be single and satisfied in my King, than married rashly and forever regret it. Marriage=picture of the Church and Christ. So beautiful. So sacred. So exciting.<br /><br />Thank you so much for sharing! And no, I did not perceive any negative feelings towards marriage or guys. Just a girl on fire for Christ. Keep trusting and posting!<br />Chantalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640205432697388472.post-28972640515647206262015-03-06T13:45:16.078-05:002015-03-06T13:45:16.078-05:00Thank-you so much for sharing you thoughts!!Thank-you so much for sharing you thoughts!!Chelsy Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12904782642821446762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640205432697388472.post-17727198141899106302015-03-06T13:38:48.395-05:002015-03-06T13:38:48.395-05:00What a good question! To be honest I am just in th...What a good question! To be honest I am just in the thick of learning this right now, even as a 24yr old. Its definitely a learning thing and alot more difficult to learn when you are older! But I'm working on it! Definitely I'm a work in progress and trying to figure out how it all balances out as a adult living still under my parents. Chelsy Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12904782642821446762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640205432697388472.post-15154766144571766922015-03-05T16:10:38.555-05:002015-03-05T16:10:38.555-05:00Love this post, Chelsy! This topic is something ne...Love this post, Chelsy! This topic is something near and dear to my heart and I loved reading your thoughts. <br /><br />Satisfied singleness is something I've thought about many times recently in dealing with various situations in which acquaintances failed to wait on God's timing. In talking with my parents about these situations, something my dad stated really stood out to me, "There are worse things than not being married. One of them is being married to the wrong person." <br /><br />As singles, we must, must, must remember that our joy cannot be dependent on our circumstances. Our joy and contentment in life must stem from the Giver of Joy--Jesus. When we look to and trust Jesus, He gives us a joy and contentment that surpasses any earthly circumstances. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04152396701079737473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640205432697388472.post-62065647214020653672015-03-03T21:00:39.176-05:002015-03-03T21:00:39.176-05:00how do you honor your parents (when it's hard)...how do you honor your parents (when it's hard)?kelseynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640205432697388472.post-35546861276309696772015-03-03T19:28:48.185-05:002015-03-03T19:28:48.185-05:00Beautiful story...thankyou for sharing it!Beautiful story...thankyou for sharing it!Chelsy Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12904782642821446762noreply@blogger.com