On the game show The Price is Right, there is the timeless game of "The Big Wheel." Each contestant is asked to spin the big, flashing wheel and try to land the arrow on the space closest to $1.00. You are allowed two spins. If the combination of both spins goes over $1.00, you're immediately disqualified.
Oddly enough, dating is similar to The Big Wheel game. Each time you go out and meet someone new, you're especially taking a big spin on the wheel of chance; waiting to discover how close this person comes to someone you could spend your life with. Sometimes, the person doesn't seem like much of a match, similar to getting a $0.35 space on the wheel. You may choose to spin the wheel again and go out on another date, but if the next date doesn't take you closer to that complete package, that $1.00 goal, you know that person really isn't what you're looking for. It's time to date someone else.
But if you go out on that first date, and you discover that your date is really close to what you'd be looking for in a husband, say $0.85, would you spin the wheel again? In the game, you would tell the game show host, "I'll stay!" because you know that odds are, another spin will not bring you any closer to getting to $1.00. And if you go over $1.00, you're out!
Our dating should have the same mindset. Going over the $1.00 goal in dating can be equated to dating someone you know you're not interested in. No matter how many dates you and he go on, he's not the one for you. Also, if you do meet someone of great value, like the $0.85 space, and keep "spinning that wheel" looking for more, you might miss out on a great person, someone of great value.
Relationships are an arena of trust, and limited control. We can't foresee or control the actions of another person, especially the one we will share our lives with. To meet and share your life with someone who loves you is such a precious gift; a gift that often times we take for granted.
Making an exorbitant list of what you're looking for can put you in a mindset that a relationship is all about you, and it's not. A relationship, and eventual marriage, is a treasure and a blessing. Instead of making such a list, learn how to recognize and appreciate a man’s Godly qualities. Then when he comes along, you'll be ready to enjoy a wonderful relationship with a worthwhile individual.
From
http://www.readytobeawife.com/
Posted By: The SISTAHS Ministry
Wednesday, January 28th 2009 at 2:55PM
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