BACK ON THE JOURNEY

When I first started this blog, I had a few things in mind: to encourage single Christian women with a desire for marriage, to encourage single Christian women, in general, and to chronicle my single days until I met my future husband. For the most part, the former things have happened, but it was the latter that I began to struggle with. The struggle wasn't that my future husband hadn't come into my life, but I felt as if I had no personal content (read: anything going on in my life) that I could chronicle and share. This is why, at a certain point, I would disappear from the blog, then reappear, months, or even years, later. I would allow bouts of discouragement to hinder the progression of the blog. Well, I understand now that the content on Chronicles doesn't always have to be personal. The sole purpose of this blog is to encourage single Christian women, with a desire for marriage, in all aspects of their lives. 

With all of this said, I am happy to say that I've embraced my blogging "lane." As long as I know that I'm doing what God has called me to do, I'm good. Will there be changes to the blog in the future? Yes, but that will come with time. For now, I'm going to continue to encourage you through Chronicles of a Future Wife just as things are.

Lastly, it's not lost on me that the moment I began writing for Chronicles again, the enemy (the devil) began to fight me tooth and nail. I see now that he does this through the weapon of discouragement. I believe that he knows when we (me and my readers) connect, something great happens: you are set free, strongholds are broken, minds are renewed, and so much more. I believe there are prayer warriors among my readers. I believe that Chronicles is impacting women in a realm that is helping to change their lives. With that said, I ask for your prayers as I begin this journey again with Chronicles. I believe in the breaking of strongholds. I believe that prayer changes things and I solicit them from you. I will be doing the same for you in return. 

Thank you so much for your continued support. I'm excited about what is to come. 

-Audrey-

"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." -Romans 8:28

What Do You Believe About Men? (Part 2)

The follow up to What Do You Believe About Men? is simple, really: take inventory. Yes, take a look at the thoughts that you have about men. How can you "look" at your thoughts? Write them down. I listed some questions, below, from the first part of WDYBAM, and added a few more. I believe that it's important to do introspection as we go along this single journey. If you want to do that, take a moment and answer the questions below. Do it at your own pace and in your own way. Once you're done, I believe that you will have better insight on how you perceive men and it will help to overcome any struggles that you may have in this area.

WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE ABOUT MEN? (INVENTORY QUESTIONS)

-What is your perception of men, in general?

-Do you think all men are cheaters? If so, why? How does that shape what you believe about them? 

-Do you think men don't know how to commit? Why or why not?

-Are you willing to settle because you believe there isn't a real, good, complete, whole man for you?

-What influences your perception of men?

-What kind of men did you grow up around? Did they shape how you perceive men?

-What would help you to change any negative perceptions of men that you may have? Thank you for reading.

APPLICATION
Only you know what your perception of men are. Take those thoughts and feelings to God in prayer. He knows your heart and understands your heart.

PRAYER
Lord, thank You that I can come to you about anything, including my perceptions about men. Thank You for knowing and understanding my heart. I'm bringing my thoughts and feelings to You, whatever they may be. I do not want anything to hinder my growth as a person or in my singleness. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

HELPFUL SCRIPTURE
1 Peter 5:7

Chronicles is Returning in February

Hello and Happy New Year! This is to let you know that Chronicles will be returning in February. For now, I will be posting the follow up to What Do You Believe About Men? I will also be doing an update post about myself and Chronicles. Both will be happening this week. Thank you for another opportunity to share Chronicles with you.