Is the grass greener?

We talked about singleness in my young adult’s group last night. It made me laugh a little as I just blogged about it. One of the questions that came up was what is the greener grass that you are jealous of the “other side.” There were no married people at the table so us singles talked about our perceptions.

I’ve heard married women say they are envious of single women’s freedom. I alluded to that in my last post about speaking about the opportunities that I’m involved in, the ways in which I can minister, and the mobility that I have,

For me, the “greener grass” I see in marriage is the growing friendship and intimacy. The simple joy of having someone to be with you through all the various adventures, who you can truly, wholly and fully share every aspect of your life with. I don’t know how idealistic that is. I may have too high a standard, and I’m definitely aware that once I’m married (Lord willing) that will not magically happen, but it will grow over time. But I guess it’s something about the joy of that being able to grow over time that excites me.... and that sometimes my heart simply longs for.

I know that marriage will not hold all I expect – it will be different, harder and better then I can imagine. But I know that in God’s timing, in His way He will bring me together with my husband for the advancement of His kingdom.