Singleness, and the Waiting

Intimacy, like joy, is a by-product of knowing, and being known by One who sees our hearts and still pursues us...Though not the goal itself, we can short-circuit our opportunities to enjoy intimacy with those around us (the neighbor next door, the business client) by being selfish, self-destructive, and undesirable to be with.

In the desire to enjoy another, waiting is a vital part of the story. As Paul Tripp has said, "waiting isn't just about what you are hoping for at the end of the wait, but also about what you'll become as you wait." Sometimes poetry is the best way to say it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igCj3jsbcqs&feature=grec_index