6. Belong

​My 31 Free Writes for October play out like a serial love story in an old time magazine. It’s the saga of a young woman and how God leads her to the love of her life. Each day offers new developments in a romance only the Lord could write.

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My Tuesday and Thursday mornings turned into my favorite days of the week, now that I had someone I could talk to about all the crazy stuff that comes out in a class like Psychology 101.

I was able to share my thoughts and questions with David, who responded honestly and thoughtfully. Our relationship grew deeper and wider every time a new topic came up in class. I could divulge my thoughts to David and know that he would consider them and dialogue with me about them in a noncompetitive manner. What freedom! Besides, did I mention that he was cute?

The teacher announced that one of our Thursdays we would need to cancel and the class was thrilled to have that free time do with as they pleased. I was bummed. That meant I would have to wait longer before I saw my personal tutor again.

After class David walked me to my car and suggested that since we had already had the time open on Thursday maybe we could go out for breakfast at a nearby Denny’s.

Hoo-boy. Keep it cool, Vicki. Nonchalant. Sure! I love Denny’s!

He’d pick me up so I wouldn’t have to hassle with my car. Is this a date?

After we ordered breakfast our conversation drifted to our class assignments, his upcoming youth retreat and would I be interested in coming along to help? It all seemed so natural.  He invited me to church because he was preaching and wanted a friendly face in the congregation, ha ha. It was an obvious yes for me.

You see, one by one David was hitting the mark on my what-I-want-in-a-husband list. That’s right, I had a list, written out per the advice of a previous Bible study leader.

With every conversation I felt more at home with this guy from Minnesota who told Ole and Lena jokes. I felt like I belonged with him.

Ramp up the prayer life ‘cause I want to know that God is in this!

I looked at my future hubby list and realized that all the boxes had been checked, except one. I wanted my man to be musical and play either the piano or the guitar. I hadn’t seen any evidence of either.

On the way to church Sunday morning I had to quiet down the butterflies in my stomach and remind myself that I was going to this worship service to hear a friend preach, that’s all. David met me at the door and introduced me to a few curious church ladies then ushered me to a seat near the back of the sanctuary. I gladly sat “alone,” able to observe this new venue for worship. It pretty much matched what I had grown up with. David preached well. We had one more song to sing and then David and I would go out for lunch and review how the morning went.

David announced the song, turned to get something from behind the pulpit. When he came back he had a guitar strapped on and proceeded to lead the congregation in song.

My voice was resting at the bottom of my stomach which had plummeted to places unknown once I saw the guitar.

I could only think, “He’s the one. And the poor guy doesn’t even know it.”
 

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight.

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