“They say there is a young lady in New Haven who is loved of that Great Being, who made and rules the world, and that there are certain seasons in which this Great Being, in some way or other invisible, comes to her and fills her mind with exceeding sweet delight; and that she hardly cares for anything, except to meditate on Him…You could not persuade her to do any thing wrong or sinful, if you would give her all the world, lest she should offend this Great Being. She is of a wonderful sweetness, calmness, and universal benevolence of mind; especially after this Great God has manifested himself to her mind. She will sometimes go about from place to place, singing sweetly; and seems to be always full of joy and pleasure…She loves to be alone, walking in the fields and groves, and seems to have some one invisible always conversing with her.” Jonathan Edwards
This was what Jonathan Edwards wrote about Sarah Edwards years before they were married. What a compliment! This is the kind of woman that I want to be, going from place to place, sweetly singing, full of joy and pleasure.
“Lord help me to have this kind of relationship with you. Lord help me to be so in love with you that I truly am a breath of life to those around me, thus showing you glory!”
Young Ladies! There are men out there that are still looking for this in a mate. Strive to be closer with Him and when the time is right, He will reveal this young man to you. I think of a song a dear friend wrote. Below you can listen to it. Note this was written by a 21st century man. God is still on the thrown, raising up Godly leaders and young men that have a heart for Him.
Blessings,
Laura
