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I appreciate all the replies! Y'all raised some really good points, and I'm seeing things a bit more clearly now. Good point @JimJimmers , that worldly women might have a different definition of independence than Godly women. And thanks for your thorough reply @Roughsoul1991 , I will be...

Thank you for raising this point... so often I have encountered men who seem to think that submission ought to be easy, and there must be something wrong with the woman if it isn't. Your comment also made me realize that one reason the independence thing is an issue for me is that, sometimes...

@oldman can confirm if he agrees with this or not, but my definition would be a prophecy that directs the hearer to do something. We see it some in the OT, when the kings would consult the prophets for direction..... or the prophets would outright tell people what to do. However, I can't think...

I agree with this, but with the caveat that I have received a few directive prophecies that confirmed what God had already told me. We see this in Judges chap 5, when Deborah told Barak that God had already instructed him to take up armies to repel Sisera from the land. But yes, I totally...

1 Corinthians 14:3 NKJV — But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men. I think this is the one you're looking for? There are more though, it's a very misunderstood gift 😕 All of 1 Cor. Chapter 14 is a good read if you are looking to understand the correct...

Haha well you have to be careful of the ones who don't like you, but God can still use them to help you see things. 😉 For whatever it's worth, I would guess that your primary gifts are prophecy and exhortation. But I think both will be more effective if you don't directly mention them. Go where...

Hi Blain! You raise a very interesting point/question here, it really got me thinking. I have received intel from The Lord multiple times over the years, some of it would probably qualify as prophetic but I do not consider myself a prophet. If I am one then God can decide that, but He has...

"Never accept criticism from someone you wouldn't go to for advice" Ironically, I was told this by someone I would never go to for advice, and it helped me realize I needed to dismiss some unfounded criticism they had given me. Unpack THAT one, ladies and gents! o_O

I can wait, and I WILL wait, because my life is submitted to Christ. I would like to marry, but I will only do so if I feel certain that God has brought the right man into my life. To marry for any other reason would be foolish (at least in my case, I am not judging those who marry for other...

As I am trying to tell him, in the nicest, most helpful way possible .... he has MUCH to work on 🤦‍♀️😉.

I'm sorry you went through all that, Brasspen. Schizophrenia is an incredibly debilitating disease that is very misunderstood. It wreaks havoc on the person mentally, emotionally, and physically. I'm glad that you have found medicine and vitamins that are helping! Regarding the things that you...

Hi Brasspen! I think most of us are just worried that you haven't fully counted the cost for the things you are wanting to have. Marriage isn't for the faint of heart, it's a beautiful thing but also takes a lot of responsibility, work and selflessness. You have also mentioned wanting to be a...

Lol slow yourself down m' lady, THAT is another discussion topic unto itself as well! You are personable and enjoy chatting, start a thread Missy! Lol 😆 I probably won't get to the MBTI topic for a bit, running behind with work and have a busy week ahead. I won't forget though! 😊

If you are truly willing to fill the role of a Godly husband, then your "investment" in her will be for her entire life. Especially if you are planning to have children. Your obligation to the lady doesn't DECREASE when you say your vows, it will actually INCREASE. Becoming responsible for a...

Lol that's glorious.... you are a woman of action! 😜 But how bout we start a different thread and talk about these things there, I think people will be more inclined to comment in that case? Are you starting the new thread, or shall I? 🤔😎🤓🤠🧐

That was another theme I was picking up on from the replies.... the more comfortable a person is with their own singleness, the more accepting they seem to be of that same trait in others. I have met plenty of women who wanted to be needed as well. Interesting 🤔

I have noticed that as well... often it seems that when receiving a physical healing, there is some reminder of the infirmity that remains. A scar, a "twinge" when we overdo it, etc.... interesting 🤔.

Dangit, ya just HAD to mention the MBTI didn't ya? 😜 I'm a total nerd for that stuff, it has helped me understand myself and others better. That was one of my reasons for starting this thread: to understand better. Anything that seems to elicit a strong collective response is fascinating to me...

Hi Kinda! Do you mean that you are trying to figure out what your own gifts are? My group did a study on gifts a few summers ago, it was really interesting. I agree that it's a very important topic!

I read back through all the posts (thanks for your input!), and one thing that kind of stood out to me is that it sounds like a man hearing that he is not needed would tend to feel that he is not valued. And a man that doesn't feel valued probably wouldn't feel wanted. Does that sound...