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Hello,
Well Ive got some time to just chill out, although its not so much that I have time to waste, in fact I SHOULD be reading a book for class, or at least translating some greek or something. But I thought I would update for the heck of it. So God is amazing. Seriously. I dont know how else to say it. I should write a book or something.
So I really think that I might end up doing overseas missions work. Ive been stuck on national ministry only, but international has been creeping in on its own. I guess I always have been one to think that the US needs ministry just as much as other countries so I figured I would hook that up. And I still do have a passion for my generation here in the US, but Im starting to really have a passion and an excitement for world wide missions and the Lords work in general, even if its just that I support it through prayer and resources.
Update on the dating front. NOT INTERESTED! I have come to the conclusion that I never want to be in a dating relationship ever again. this is a personal preferrance, not necessarily a leading from God. I have found it not surprising at all that statistically arranged marriages work out more often than non. Of course I am aware that these types of marriage happen more often in foriegn countries and that also plays a part of that. But truthfully I would be happy with an arranged marriage. My family would be the perfect people to pick a wife out for me. Christians in India have arranged marriages. The children are allowed to refuse the offer though, but they have to decide by the 3rd time meeting the person. I like that set up. At this point the only thing that is really important to me is that my wife (assuming I ever marry) needs to be someone that has the same ministry passions and leadings that I have (obviously). Furthermore, when did all this "fall in love" thing start? I find no biblical referrance and no biblical basis! On the contrary, most people in the Bible barelly knew eachother when they married, they then grew to love eachother in a biblical fashion. I fully believe that love is in face a choice much more than it is a falling into action. Also, dating...dating is the stupidest idea our society has come up with in a long time! As far as the Christian goes its just a big ball of drama and temptation. Whats the point in falling in love before marriage when all it does is make you want to be closer and thus make temptation worse? And whats the point in being with someone for several years before marriage when all it does is make you want to have sex and thus create temptation? Makes no sense to me! Sure you get to know eachother and "fall in love" pffffft so what! Why cant you fall in love after marriage? I mean you can argue that its better and it makes the marriage work...but you couldnt back that up. Because its not true. At all. Just look around you. All those people who have "fallen in love" get divorced or cheat on eachother. Yes I know not all people this is true with. But the number of divorces is going up exponentially. I am willing to wager that arranged marriages would work better. Also, word of caution, if you are going to argue with me on this, you are going to have to use biblical referrances. Otherwise I will listen, but I wont really allow it to change my outlook at all, because I have biblical referrances for what I am saying here. :)
**note I am not saying it is morally wrong to NOT have an arranged marriage. Nor am I saying it is morally wrong to date, Im just saying that I think it causes needless hastle and temptation!
I wrote 3 letters today and I wrote another one a few days ago. So if you have been expecting a letter from me, you will get it soon! Ive been meaning to write these for some time, but holy cow have I been busy. And I dont want to just write whatever. I want to write something that is meaningful and thought out! Also, if you want to start writing letters back and forth with me, let me know! And I will give you my address, then send me a letter with your address and we can start corresponding!
love to all
Mappu
Well Ive got some time to just chill out, although its not so much that I have time to waste, in fact I SHOULD be reading a book for class, or at least translating some greek or something. But I thought I would update for the heck of it. So God is amazing. Seriously. I dont know how else to say it. I should write a book or something.
So I really think that I might end up doing overseas missions work. Ive been stuck on national ministry only, but international has been creeping in on its own. I guess I always have been one to think that the US needs ministry just as much as other countries so I figured I would hook that up. And I still do have a passion for my generation here in the US, but Im starting to really have a passion and an excitement for world wide missions and the Lords work in general, even if its just that I support it through prayer and resources.
Update on the dating front. NOT INTERESTED! I have come to the conclusion that I never want to be in a dating relationship ever again. this is a personal preferrance, not necessarily a leading from God. I have found it not surprising at all that statistically arranged marriages work out more often than non. Of course I am aware that these types of marriage happen more often in foriegn countries and that also plays a part of that. But truthfully I would be happy with an arranged marriage. My family would be the perfect people to pick a wife out for me. Christians in India have arranged marriages. The children are allowed to refuse the offer though, but they have to decide by the 3rd time meeting the person. I like that set up. At this point the only thing that is really important to me is that my wife (assuming I ever marry) needs to be someone that has the same ministry passions and leadings that I have (obviously). Furthermore, when did all this "fall in love" thing start? I find no biblical referrance and no biblical basis! On the contrary, most people in the Bible barelly knew eachother when they married, they then grew to love eachother in a biblical fashion. I fully believe that love is in face a choice much more than it is a falling into action. Also, dating...dating is the stupidest idea our society has come up with in a long time! As far as the Christian goes its just a big ball of drama and temptation. Whats the point in falling in love before marriage when all it does is make you want to be closer and thus make temptation worse? And whats the point in being with someone for several years before marriage when all it does is make you want to have sex and thus create temptation? Makes no sense to me! Sure you get to know eachother and "fall in love" pffffft so what! Why cant you fall in love after marriage? I mean you can argue that its better and it makes the marriage work...but you couldnt back that up. Because its not true. At all. Just look around you. All those people who have "fallen in love" get divorced or cheat on eachother. Yes I know not all people this is true with. But the number of divorces is going up exponentially. I am willing to wager that arranged marriages would work better. Also, word of caution, if you are going to argue with me on this, you are going to have to use biblical referrances. Otherwise I will listen, but I wont really allow it to change my outlook at all, because I have biblical referrances for what I am saying here. :)
**note I am not saying it is morally wrong to NOT have an arranged marriage. Nor am I saying it is morally wrong to date, Im just saying that I think it causes needless hastle and temptation!
I wrote 3 letters today and I wrote another one a few days ago. So if you have been expecting a letter from me, you will get it soon! Ive been meaning to write these for some time, but holy cow have I been busy. And I dont want to just write whatever. I want to write something that is meaningful and thought out! Also, if you want to start writing letters back and forth with me, let me know! And I will give you my address, then send me a letter with your address and we can start corresponding!
love to all
Mappu