At the time of the series finale of HBO’s popular "Sex and the City," day time television’s Queen Bee, Oprah Winfrey, interviewed the four women who portrayed the main characters. Sarah Jessica Parker, who played infamous single girl, Carrie Bradshaw, was asked by Ms. Winfrey which leading man she wanted her character to end up with. Ms. Parker’s response was simple but thorough, "I want Carrie to end up with contentment."
Right now, I am blissfully engaged and so thankful for it. I have met the man of my dreams who is the answer to my prayers. Even though I am young, single years marked by discontentment over my relationship status are not a distant memory. I can truthfully say that from the goodness of the Lord, I was graciously given contentment in times where I felt so achingly lonely because I did not have a man by my side.
Today I attended the baby shower for a woman who has been waiting so long for a child. For years, she and her husband have pleaded with the Lord for their own baby. In God’s time, the road to adoption was paved and within a few weeks they will receive a newborn. As she thanked all the women gathered around her, she reminded me of our purpose. As grateful as she is to finally be a mother, to have that connection as a mother with other women, she reminded us that our purpose is to live our lives glorifying God. Our purpose is not found in marrying and having children. We are here to glorify the Lord.
When I looked at this mother-to-be, beeming over softly knit blankets and strollers boasting of durability, I realized this was a woman who had gone to the Lord for help in the midst of her discontentment. Although I imagine she has sorted through frustration, sadness and questions, she has given her heart completely to God’s will and can testify to His kindness towards her.
I could not say it any better than the psalmist could:
Psalm 63
1O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you;
my soul thirsts for you;my flesh faints for you,
as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.
2So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary,
beholding your power and glory.
3Because your steadfast love is better than life,
my lips will praise you.
4So I will bless you as long as I live;
in your name I will lift up my hands.
5My soul will besatisfied as with fat and rich food,
and my mouth will praise you with joyful lips,
6when I remember youupon my bed,
and meditate on you in the watches of the night;
7for you have been my help,
and in the shadow of your wings I will sing for joy.
8My soul clings to you;
your right hand upholds me.
9But those who seek to destroy my life
shall go down into the depths of the earth;
10they shall be given over to the power of the sword;
they shall be a portion for jackals.
11But the king shall rejoice in God;
all who swear by him shall exult,
for the mouths of liars will be stopped.
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