I just got finished with this book called "Your Knight in Shining Armor" by P.B. Wilson. It's a great book. It's mainly directed towards single females but I've come to the conclusion that even single men can read these books because it not only describes the types of relationship you should have with your spouse but also the relationship that you should be having with Jesus. It may seem a little girly but trust me, you will get things out of it that you never thought you could.
Anyway, I've been reading this book and so I've been taking lots of notes. So the next, who knows how many blogs, will be on this book, in case you are wondering. This book is obviously for a single woman (or man) trying to find their knight in shining armor. However, many single women that I have talked to (and are frustrated that they don't have their knight in shining armor yet) have yet to discover that they already have one. Yes, this book talks about how you should be getting ready for your future spouse but it also asks that the person reading the book take 6 months out of their lives just to dedicate it to Jesus. I find this an amazing feet with the way that the single women of this society constantly think about their future spouse. Why not think about Jesus as much as you think about who your future spouse is? You should actually be thinking of him more than your future spouse. Your future spouse should be second on your list. To those of you who do not have a significant other yet, then you should be constantly focusing on how to make your relationship better in Christ. I know these last few days, all I have been doing is reading. I seriously cannot get enough right now of what God is teaching me about myself, my future spouse, and especially Him.
One thing in this book that I really liked was the first analogy that P.B. uses. Because I do not have a potential suitor right now, my earthly love life is under construction as well as my spiritual life. My spiritual life is being constructed by the one who made me. I am enjoying being built everyday to become the person that He wants me to be in Him. Anyway, the analogy that she uses is "have you ever taken a look through a peephole at a construction site? The old building has been demolished and a billboard illustrates how the new building will look. Meanwhile, there is a big hole in the ground where the new foundation is being laid. If you have the occasion to pass the site daily, you will notice that progress continues to take place even though you may not have clue about what the construction crews are doing. Before long, the building will be ready for its intended purpose." I love this analogy because as Christians this is our whole lives. We are constantly being constructed for God, if you are actively seeking Him. Some people fall by the wayside but once they come back on the path, that construction, you realize, has never stopped. God constructs us to be amazing people for Him. As a person who is not involved with anyone right now, I can honestly and earnestly say that God is the center of my life.... at least this week. I will stumble and fall but I know that He is right there to pick me back up and walk with Him again. He is my Knight in Shining Armor!!
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