NOG - pg. 87.
"Ponder Leah's desperation and write how this translates in your own life. (For example, when have you - or are you now - acting out of this kind of desperation?)"
What are a few costs of desperation that you yourself have paid? And what is the solution?
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I have been too dependent on other people and set my expectations too high on them. I particularly find that in my desperation to be accepted and dare I say it, loved, I have been sorely disappointed by people, especially unbelievers that I should not be putting my faith and trust in. The solution is instead of trying to put my faith in those without faith, I should try to be reaching them for the sake of Christ and loving them with the love of Christ. I should not trust in man but GOD (this is really for me, because I need to hear this and remind myself of this everyday!)
In the past, before I met my wonderful husband (hi honey!), I was in a couple of wrong relationships with men. I knew before I started one relationship (my first marriage) that it was wrong for me. I actually had people warn me about him (that he wasn't cut out for marriage), as well as hearing that inner voice tell me that it just wasn't God's will. We were both Christians, but absolutely not right for one another. But, I went in anyway and we both suffered. In hindsight, I think that we both knew it wasn't what God wanted for us. The positive side is that I have three great children as a result.
The other relationship was during a period in my life in which I wasn't seeking God. It was a long distance relationship that lasted four years. I scheduled my life around him by making sure that I was available for him just in case he came into town. Eventually, he moved even farther away (800 miles) and I still waited for him. Can we say doormat? The relationship was pitiful!
You never have to demean yourself for Jesus! And you never have to wait for Him. He is ready for you to accept his love!
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