Am I Crazy or What?

You aren't crazy, but... You probally don't want to share that one on the first date. (:

I believe with you my sister...planning for marriage is just a part of what the Word says..."He who finds a wife, finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord." Your husband when he finds you will find a woman who is prepared, ready and on top of things. If you look at the Proverbs 31 woman, she was handling her business...therefore, if she is the epitome of an awesome, virtuous wife, then as single women, that is how we ought to be prepared; until our "Kings" find us! You are not crazy...you are inspired by God to do what it is that needs attending... Also, why the language "grave interst in marriage?" Marriage=Covenant (If you are looking for a good inspiring, life changing CD that beautifully translates this into a melodious work of art, check out John Gray's "Covenant" which you can buy at www.johngraymusic.com) Trust me, your life will never be the same...it also goes along with all that you have spoken about in your message. You also have to be mindful not to cast your pearls before swine. Many people have good intentions when you tell them of your dreams, however, some will never understand what it is that burns in your heart. There are mockers, scorners and those that would try to hinder, frustrate and foil the plans that God has given you. Hold on to your dream and cherish it like a pearl that you found that is of great worth and value. When that day finally comes, you will be so happy that you prepared yourself in such a way. I would also recommend that when the man comes into your life that you seek after pre-marital counseling. So many of our people rush into things and I'm seeing that people that I went to undergrad with got married, had kids and now are divorced or on the brink. My motivation in life is to further augment the reunification the African American family. Marriage is key. I just recently read that Washington D.C. is offering incentives for people to go through pre-marital counseling for low-income families. "The most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that in 2003, 74% of black children in Washington, D.C., are born to women who have never been married. Almost 54% of all babies born that year were born to single mothers." (USA Today) What does that say about us who are waiting to get married? We wait...not necessarily by choice...yet we are paitent and still...(at least some of the time) and have a desire to wed, yet there are people who need the extra incentive to get married because they are acting like a family, but not necessarily in the eyes of the law. Okay. I digressed. Nonetheless, when God brings the one who is handpicked to compliment your life, accomplishments, achievements and every little intricate detail about you...I pray God's blessing on you and yours for a lifetime of happiness, prosperity and overflow! God bless!