Ann Marie Bryan's Blog, page 31
August 5, 2012
A Lady in Waiting: A Bit about Marriage (Part II)
Back in the day, after a heated discussion about relationships, a friend asked if I expected the heavens to open and drop my husband-to-be on my door step. She insisted that I was not trying hard enough to find a mate. She thought that my cool demeanor, choice dates and trusts in the Lord were basically amounting to faith without works. She was convinced that I should be visiting more social clubs and events to gain more opportunities to meet Mr. Right.
She was mistaken.
I was busy living my li...
July 30, 2012
A Lady in Waiting: Meeting your Mr. Right (Part I of II)
Are you a lady in waiting?
Are you waiting to meet that special someone?
Yes! No!
Perhaps, you are tired of waiting for a loving relationship to manifest in your life.
“I am getting on in age and not in a serious relationship,” my friend, Zoe told me in despair. “I have so much love to give, to the right person.” She poured out her heart, wondering if God remembered this area of her life.
Can she trust God to provide?
I know quite a few wonderful single Christian women who are in this same positio...
July 15, 2012
Unforgettable, My Love Has Come Along
COMING JULY 2012
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This is the beginning of what is inevitable. The plan of God is without a doubt exact, on time and perfectly orchestrated. This is a demonstration of such an exclusive plan.
Annalisa Jones still entertained the possibility of marriage, a new chapter in her life. It has been a long wait but she trusts God. Experience taught her that God’s timing is best. Her singleness is not a mountain to climb but a vital and enj...
3 Steps to take in God’s Waiting Room
Have you ever felt so alone and unloved that you feel you wanted to die?
Imprisoned in a situation which you are unable or helpless to change? Feeling as if you are being overpowered, stifling with no help in sight?
A faithful friend once told me, “when you do not understand God’s ways, you must trust His heart.” God cannot lie, and His words will not return to Him void, it shall accomplish that which He promises to do. We must wait patiently on Him.
Sometimes, it seems like you have been waitin...
May 29, 2012
Waiting on the Lord
“Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.
He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.
Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and t...
A Vessel
God taught me a lesson today about being a vessel. A few friends and I decided to join the school talent show a while back, an idea that was incredibly daunting, to say the least, especially because of my reserved personality. However, I resolved that I would face my fears, not for myself, but to share God’s goodness with the entire school; that was the goal.
Making It Happen
We picked a Christian song about God’s unrelenting nature, about how much He longed for us. I don’t know if it touched a...
April 6, 2012
Let’s de-stress
Recently, a friend asked for tips on how to de-stress. From time to time, we all face tough situations that cause stress. How do you de-stress yourself? Pleasepost your comments. Thank you!
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Reaching for the Horizon
Corridor after corridor, I seem to be haunted by the sound of death.
Pounding after pounding, my heart seems to give way.
Everyday, my strength is knocked from underneath me.
I have no respite; no one to turn to, and nowhere to go….
Whose door should I knock on, and who would care to help.
I have no way of describing my pain.
The words that come from my mouth would only be as convincing as the owner.
I am in no way compelling.
People seem to cringe at the sight of me.
But see my eyes…they tell a story...
Tips for a God-centered Marriage
Many marriages are failing because they are not God-centered or thy have strayed from God. The basic tenets of marriage are simple but profound and any abrogation of these tenets, will lead to dire consequences. In the book of Malachi, God told his people Israel who through sinful living had strayed from Him, “return to me and I will return to you.”
Here are some basic tips to keep a God-centered marriage:
Put God first in your lives (St. Matthew 6:33). Read the bible often. As you read it, you...
February 24, 2012
Celebrate Life! Celebrate You!
It is time to celebrate you. Come on, you can do it! Give yourself a pat on the shoulder and count your blessings. Take time out to celebrate your victories, past and present. Permission granted – Clap your hand, stomp your feet and give a shout of praise to God.
God made you special. You are a treasure in an earthen vessel. You are strong, definitely stronger than you think. Yes, you are! Think about the seemingly insurmountable situations that you have conquered throughout your life. Think...