Do you ever feel married?
Well today one of my co-workers asked me, “Brent, when are you going to get married?” I took a moment to respond and said with a huge smile, “well, I’m not in a huge hurry, cause I really want to marry the right one.” Not wanting to miss an opportunity to share my love for Jesus, I told Anna, “I’m waiting for a girl who loves Jesus as much as I do.” I have invited Anna and her Husband to church and have had a few opportunities to express to her my love for Jesus, but it was so cool that I had a chance to use my singleness to let her know how important Jesus is to me . . . important enough that I would wait to get married until I find a girl who loves Jesus as much as I do. I think she was a little confused and then mentioned something about getting out more to meet girls. I could only smile, because I know she doesn’t understand what I mean when I say that I want to marry someone who loves Jesus as much as I do. Oh well, maybe this will be yet another seed.
Anyway, that was actually just a whole side note to my real reason for this blog. My question is: as a single person, “do you ever feel married?”
Well this blog entry really goes out to one of my best friends in the world . . . Isaac Weinhausen! Isaac and I have one of those friendships that is very unique and even weird at times . . . so weird, that we sometimes joke that we feel like a married couple. We can look at each other and know what the other is thinking, we get completely frustrated and irritated at each other at times and then quickly make things right, we talk on the phone together as long as some girls do, we bear each other’s burdens, and as we hang out, hours can go by without even knowing it. Tonight was a perfect example! We met at Panda Express for dinner, and two and a half hours later, we were still chatting . . . mostly about girls, and about how excited he is about marrying Sammy, and about a million other things.
Well, long story short, I am so thankful for my friend Isaac. I have many friends, but none just like him. I think the reason why we are so close is because we sharpen each other. . . He has held me accountable like no other friend and has literally cried over my sin and shed tears as he has prayed for me. Isaac is one who I can always count on to turn me to Christ or to confront me in love. He will give me encouragement, wisdom, or exhortation when needed. But we also laugh hysterically together as well. He is my Jonathon (that’s another thing, we fight over who is David, so since this is my blog, I win). He has a heart of gold and though he might not read this, I have to let it be known that I love my friend Isaac with the love of Christ. I am proud of him and his desire to honor the Lord, and I thank the Lord continually for giving me such a true friend who loves Jesus and wants to honor God. I can’t wait to see how God will continue to use him as he gets married to a gem of a girl in only a few months.
Anyway, that was actually just a whole side note to my real reason for this blog. My question is: as a single person, “do you ever feel married?”
Well this blog entry really goes out to one of my best friends in the world . . . Isaac Weinhausen! Isaac and I have one of those friendships that is very unique and even weird at times . . . so weird, that we sometimes joke that we feel like a married couple. We can look at each other and know what the other is thinking, we get completely frustrated and irritated at each other at times and then quickly make things right, we talk on the phone together as long as some girls do, we bear each other’s burdens, and as we hang out, hours can go by without even knowing it. Tonight was a perfect example! We met at Panda Express for dinner, and two and a half hours later, we were still chatting . . . mostly about girls, and about how excited he is about marrying Sammy, and about a million other things.
Well, long story short, I am so thankful for my friend Isaac. I have many friends, but none just like him. I think the reason why we are so close is because we sharpen each other. . . He has held me accountable like no other friend and has literally cried over my sin and shed tears as he has prayed for me. Isaac is one who I can always count on to turn me to Christ or to confront me in love. He will give me encouragement, wisdom, or exhortation when needed. But we also laugh hysterically together as well. He is my Jonathon (that’s another thing, we fight over who is David, so since this is my blog, I win). He has a heart of gold and though he might not read this, I have to let it be known that I love my friend Isaac with the love of Christ. I am proud of him and his desire to honor the Lord, and I thank the Lord continually for giving me such a true friend who loves Jesus and wants to honor God. I can’t wait to see how God will continue to use him as he gets married to a gem of a girl in only a few months.
posted by Brent Klontz at 10:45 PM
9 Comments:
Brent - I'm so glad you were able to set a good example for your unbelieving co-worker. You honored God and I'm sure she took note of your behavior (however strange it might seem to her and the rest of the unbelieving world). I'll be praying God might be pleased to grant you more opportunities to share with her, and that she might turn from her sin to Christ, the Savior.
I am so glad that you have such a great friendship with Isaac. HE'S GETTING MARRIED! WOOHOO! Okay, where was I? Ah yes ... Friends like him are too good to be true. Scott and I do that all the time. We talk on the phone as if we were dating. It's kinda freaky sometimes (in fact, I was talking about Scott today to another guy friend, and he was like, "you talk to him that much on the phone?" =)). But we need friends like that. How blessed you are to have such a close friend that you can experience this life with.
I'm sure he appreciates your friendship as well. Might you continue to encourage one another in the grace of our Lord.
Rusty
Oh my goodness that is funny Brent. I totally know what your saying because people sometimes treat me and Mandy like we are married...as in they always ask the other one where we are when gone. We have joked about this for years and probably always will. Besides I think it is good practice for when you are really married although guys and girls respond much differently. Oh, well. We should all have good friends like this.
And about using it as an opportunity, that is the best idea! People never really understand what we mean about why we are still single but sometimes I think that is why we still are. There are tons of opportunities from not being caught up in the dating game like the rest of the world and truely living different. That is what honors God! Have a great week Brent.
Hey Sammy, To have aided in the production of joyful tears makes me very proud . . . I'll have to keep doing similar blogs. Truly, I'm so proud of both you and Isaac, and the relationship that you have together. I have learned much from both of you and look forward to being there for you both in the future. Much love! Brent
I have to say, I have never felt married to any of my guy friends Brent. But I have spent a lot of time on the phone with different guys over the course of time. Casey, David, my best friend Josh Booth. And you and I have had several late nights in parking lots, talking, hands in clear view, standing under a streetlight.
:-)
jj - lol
That's such a blessing to have a relationship like that, Brent. Guard it with your life! And whatever you do, don't stop calling Isaac after he gets married. Single friends tend to do that, but after marriage Isaac will need you more than ever! I thank God all the time for Luke and the role he has played in sharpening Matthew and indirectly sharpening our marriage. Isn't it great how the Body works? :)
What an awesome exhortation Christie, THANKS, and I WILL!!!
Kristie - are you speaking of Lucas the Coop Cooper?
No, I was actually referring to Luke Simmons. Cooper's a great guy too though... :)
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