A MAN WORTH WAITING

How would you describe the ideal man? Tall?dark?handsome?? Too often a guy may satisfy your eyesight, but leave your heart empty and still longing. Remember after a few years that tall,dark,and handsome guy can be transformed into a pale, bald guy with bifocals on those gorgeous eyes.


-A Man worth waiting for-

1. Puts the needs of others ahead of his own.

This man accepts people just the way they are, loving others even when his love is not returned. He will continue to love someone because of his commitment to that person, not because of how he feels. (Philippians 2:3-4)

2. Rejoices in his relationship with Christ.

You don’t have to ask this man if he is a Christian. His joy in the LORD is evident in his life. (John 15:11)

3. Maintains proper relationships.

This man seeks a good relationship with everyone—from his friends to his parents. He listens to differing perspectives without feeling threatened. He has strength to back off from a fight. He works to forgive wrongs done to him and seeks to make his own offenses right. He will not hold a grudge. (Hebrews 12:14)

4. Refuses to jump ahead of God’s timing.

He is not so eager to do something that he cannot wait on God’s timing. He chooses against impulsiveness so he may be in the exact center of God’s will. (Psalms 37:7)

5. Seeks to meet the practical needs of others.

He is not so self-absorbed that he cannot make time for the needy. (Ephesians 4:32)

6. Stands for what is right.

He hates anything contrary to God’s holy character. He is known as a man of integrity. (Romans 2:9-10)

7. Follows through on his God-given responsibilities.

He uses the talents God has given him and realizes that “he + Jesus = adequacy for any God-given job.” He is neither overconfident nor absorbed with feelings of inferiority. He is not a dreamer, wishing for more ability, but a diligent steward of the talents he has been given. This man is dependable and stays with even a difficult task until it is completed. (I Corinthians 4:2)

8. Understands the importance of feelings and emotions.

Some woman may find themselves attracted to a demanding man, assuming that his dominance will be their security. Other women may marry a doormat they can dominate, but inevitably end up despising the man’s weakness. A gentle man is the best of both; he takes initiative to lead but tempers it with gentle responses toward the other’s feelings. (Colossians 3:12)

9. Flees temptations to compromise.

This man refuses to be in situations that are sensual, immoral, or impure. He does not entertain friendships that lead to drunkenness and carousing. He avoids talk that could cause strife or jealousy. This man does not allow a temper to control him or anger to destroy him. (Proverbs 25:28)

*These qualities are not UNREALISTIC IDEAS (as some may believe). When a man follows Jesus, the Holy Spirit works these into his life. Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.



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See if this list contains any of the qualities you are looking for in a man.

1. Spirit- controlled Christian (Eph 5:18)

2. Jesus is #1 in his life, not just an ornament (Mark 12:30)

3. Broken; understands how to rely totally upon Jesus. (Philippians 4:13)

4. Ministry-minded; wherever he is,he is available (I Cor 4:2)

5. Motivator; man of vision, concerned about lost souls. (Rom 10:14)

6. Sensitive spirit; in tune to the needs of others (Gal 6:2)

7. Understands the awesome responsibility of a husband to his wife (Eph 5: 25-31)

8. Humble enough to be a disciple (teachable)and able to disciple others (Matt 28: 19-20)

9. Man of prayer; he knows the key to success is his private time with God (Col 4:2)

10. Family man; he desires to have a children and raise them properly for God’s glory. (Prov 22:6)

All of us are at differing levels of maturity. As some may say, a REAL MAN ("tunay na lalaki") does not really exist, it's just GIRL'S ILLUSION and FAIRYTALE. But, a MAN OF GOD really do exist. A man of God who works toward being conformed to the character of Christ.

Do you want to marry a Boaz? Then set your standards high. To be married to a man who loves the Lord and wants to serve Him is one of life’s highest privileges. It is worth whatever wait, whatever cost. Don’t settle for less than God’s best.


---Ms. Happiness---