WHEN PEOPLE TELL YOU THERE ARE PLENTY OF FISH IN THE SEA
But all you see is:
Based off Minaa’s #christiangirlproblem: “NYC MEN.”
Thanks for sharing, Minaa (http://minaabe.wordpress.com/)!
Christian humor
Just the simple things
G:
Today I’m not thinking any lofty thoughts. I’m just relishing in the simple things that bring me joy:
And humor. Albeit the lame my-work-computer-should-not-have-Microsoft-paint kind.
Your child,
m
WHEN PEOPLE ASK YOU WHY YOU ARE STILL NBSB (NO BOYFRIEND SINCE BIRTH)
Which is the same as NBSB (No Backstreet Boys) because you are still waiting for Justin Timberlake to knock on your door and say:
#NSYNCversusBackstreetBoys
Based off J’s #christiangirlproblem: “Seriously, NBSB?! (No Boyfriend Since Birth) (why, is it a mortal sin?)”
Thanks for sharing, J (http://jirahlization.wordpress.com/)!
HOW I DON’T WANT TO SOUND DURING A GIRLS’ NIGHT DISCUSSION ON PREMARITAL SEX
Without a touch of:
Sharing your beliefs without judgement. #dontbejudgejudy
Based off Allison’s #christiangirlproblem: “Feeling like you’re the only one who believes in waiting for sex until after marriage at girls night…how to not sound like Judge Judy.”
Thanks for sharing, Allison!
Man Wanted. Not Married. Photo Shoot.
When your friend stumbles upon a photo like this:
The logical next step is to recreate it.
Welcome to m and e’s “Man wanted. Not married.” photo shoot!
A special thanks to one of my bestest, e! 🙂
TRYING TO ROCK THE ONLY MODEST OUTFIT I COULD FIND AT THE MALL
Based off Emily’s #christiangirlproblem: “When cute clothes aren’t modest. Total drag.”
Thanks for sharing, Emily (http://4and1and3.wordpress.com/)!
WHEN YOU’RE DATING A GUY AND HE TRIES TO GET YOU TO DO SOMETHING YOU DON’T WANT TO DO
And then you’re like:
And when he doesn’t listen:
If you bop a shark on the nose and it swims away, it must also work on human males.
Based off Laura’s #christiangirlproblem: “Feeling pressured by men to do something you don’t want to do because of your beliefs. This is a big big big one!”
Thanks for sharing, Laura (http://scribblesandwanderlust.wordpress.com/)!
Conversations that carry a lot of wait
G:
I feel like you and I have had three very distinct conversations over my lifetime.
There’s the “Hello, can you hear me now?” conversation:
m: “Hey God, it’s me. m.”
[Silence]
m: “Hey God, not sure if you heard me the first time. It’s me, m!”
[Silence]
m: “Are we having a bad connection? Perhaps you’re on the prayer line with another person right now? Maybe I should pray back later?”
[Silence]
m: “OK—just humor me. Send me a sign that I will have a new job by June. Have my favorite song come on the radio. Or a knock on my apartment door. Have my phone ring… now!”
[Silence]
m: “I just realized my phone was on silent. Let’s try this again… and GO!”
[Silence]
And the “Is the neon blinking light not obvious enough” conversation:
m: “So, I’ve been thinking…”
G: “Just wait.”
m: “But I have this great idea!”
G: “Just wait.”
m: “But if I—”
G: “Just wait.”
m: “But how long do I have to wait?!”
G: “Just wait.”
m: “Have you seen the white hairs popping up on my head?! Do I need to start asking for a walker for my birthday? Some orthopedic shoes? Dentures?!”
G: “Just wait.”
m: “GUYS DO NOT MAKE OUT WITH GIRLS WHO HAVE DENTURES!”
G: “Just wait.”
m: “Okay, listen. Have you seen what happens to me when it’s 6:00 PM and I haven’t had any dinner yet and my blood sugar is low and so is my patience? Hm?”
G: “Have you read any of the Old Testament?”
m: “Touché.”
And then sometimes there’s the “I hear what you’re saying and I’m actually OK with it” conversation:
m: “Sup, G!”
G: “Yo, lil’ m.”
m: “I’ve been thinking. I have a few ideas of what this next year will look like. Writing wise. Job wise. Church wise.”
G: “Don’t make any plans. Mine are better.”
m: “You know what, you are probably right.”
G: “I’m always right. Foresight 20/20.”
m: “Right eye -7.5 and left eye -6.5. Hindsight 20/20.”
G: “Which is why you need me—you are almost legally blind.”
m: (sings) “’Twas blind but now I see!!”
[Silence]
m: “G?”
G: “You’ll sing better when you get to heaven.”
M: “OK, so the plan is to just wait and let you lead me where you want me to go.”
G: “That’s the plan.”
m: “Jeremiah 29:11!”
G: “Thanks, I know– helped Jeremiah write it. Divine inspiration.”
Today, I’m happy with you just telling me to wait.
Your child,
m
WHEN I THINK ABOUT THE IDEA OF ACTUALLY GETTING MARRIED
Based off Elyse’s #christiangirlproblem: “Fear. When/if God brings my dreamboat along, setting sail into the sunset is pretty scary! I’ve been single for a long time and haven’t dated anyone since being saved (2.5 years ago). Am I ready to date? If so, what will that even look like?”
Thanks for sharing, Elyse (http://standoutscripture.blogspot.com/)!
A shout out to all my single ladies!
A special thank you to all the ladies who shared their #christiangirlproblems on my post “Attention, all you single christian ladies!”
As a special shout out, I will be featuring one of your #christiangirlproblems on my blog throughout the week!
So stay tuned! And thanks for sharing in this great stage of life together!
– m
PS. If you haven’t had a chance to comment on the post yet– it’s not too late! I’d love to hear your #christiangirlproblems!
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