Ring By Spring?

It's day 6 here at my new home, and so much has happened. I've learned a lot already, and God has shown me so many amazing things here. While I could write for days on what God is doing here with me and through me and around me, there's a specific topic that I just have to get out.

There's a common joke here at Biola that says "Ring by spring, or your money back." The truth is, a lot of Christian couples get married very young. I don't believe this is always wrong, but I believe a number of people rush into marriage. In the 6 days I've been here, I have seen girls swooning over every single guy that crosses their line of vision. I have seen guys jumping at the chance to sit next to the pretty girl in their SOS group. Frankly I've seen a lot of people making fools of themselves all for the sake of having a ring by spring.

Don't get me wrong; I was really excited about coming to Biola and being surrounded by such Christ-centered people. I have been looking forward to being immersed in Christian fellowship all summer. Being here is great, and to me, there's nothing more attractive than a guy who loves God more than anything, and is earnestly seeking to serve and glorify God in everything he does. With that being said, I want a guy who is looking for the same in a girl. I did not come to Biola to find a husband. I came here because this is where God wants me. I came here because I want to become more equipped to glorify God in everything I do. I am earnestly seeking God's will for my life. I'm chasing after Him and serving Him with everything in me. If somewhere along the way, I meet my husband here at Biola, then great. If not, then great. I came here to glorify God, not to have a ring by spring.

I'm concerned about the girls who are so desperately seeking a boyfriend or a husband. In God's perfect timing, you will find a guy. In His perfect timing, a guy will come pursue you. Don't chase down the guys, and then get upset when you find that they run away after a little bit of time spent with you. Fix your eyes on God, and maybe at some point you'll bump into a guy who is also fixing his eyes on Him. Don't be fooled by the "worship wanderers" who stand right in front of that cute guy or girl and raise their arms in worship in hopes that their crush behind them will find them super spiritual. Don't be deceived, but rather get to know guys on a friendly level, and then learn if they're truly a guy worth dating.


And "Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life." (Proverbs 4:23)

-Savannah