I want a Job 29 man. Why? Let me tell you something. But first, go read Job 29 when you get the chance.
Now, why do I want to spend the rest of my life with a Job 29 man. Because he is admirable. He is proactive, not lazy or ill-mannered. He is responsible. He’s respected by all. Nothing but kind words come from his mouth. People call him blessed. He reaches his arms far and wide to those who need to be loved. He serves as eyes to the blind and feet to the lame. His heart has wholly been stolen by Christ. He is friendly to strangers and pursues relationships. He is strong in stature and in faith. Wisdom walks with him and others know this. He lives for nothing but to bring glory to God. He encourages others and sees the need for encouragement when one has no hope left. Children look up to him and he brings laughter to their hearts. He longs for God’s presence. He has faith that God holds all things in his hands. He desires his heart to be changed through God’s word. He is genuine with God and with people. He is honored, even by those older than he is. He denies himself so that Christ may become greater in his life. He turns the other cheek. If someone robs him of his shoes, he offers his shirt as well. He delights in the worship of his creator and worships as if he’s been waiting his whole life for such a moment. He is not prideful. He does not judge others. He is aware of his need for a Savior. He’s looking for a Proverbs 31 woman. He cares about my heart and the beauty that encompasses it. He is patiently waiting for what the Lord wants to give him. He believes in true love. He is a hard worker. He knows that nothing can be done in his own strength. He lives everyday walking in humility and by faith. I want him to love God more than he loves me. I want this man because I know he will lead me, love me, serve me, cherish me and honor me. I want this man because his biggest passion is to love the Lord with all his heart.
So there you go. That is the kind of man I am looking for. That is the kind of man God hopes for me. That is the kind of man I will wait for, and I will not settle for anything less. Now, are my standards too high? I don’t think so, after all, I have to live in such a way to honor this man. So with that being said, his standards should be just as high for me. Hope this inspires you.
Salutations,
Liberty Stripped of her Pride
Liberty Stripped of her Pride 
Yeppers, I was going to say the old line, “Develop your bait.” In other words, become that Proverbs 31 woman, and you will have the bait to attract such a man. Good on you for looking, but remember, even when a man has all this, there is no such thing as a perfect man, other than the one who sacrificed His life for us. I have quite a man, but even he is not perfect, and I’ have gone to God asking why there is this or that that hurts me, why would God hook me up with a guy less than what I asked for??? God’s answer? “I’m still working on the both of you!” I’t good, because even my husband’s imperfections, makes me all the more grateful for the perfection of God and His love for me. Keep your standards high… people will mock you for them (like they did me), but I got my prize, and so will you. Scoff at the scoffers my dear. And live generously for the Lord. 🙂
This is my first time hearing the line “develop your bait,” but it has blessed me–as has the rest of your comment. Thanks for sharing with us. 🙂
Such a precious post! I loved reading that. I’m almost 21 and my friends are always telling me I’m still single because I have such high standards. If I only lowered them a little I might find a catch. And what do I say? “No way will I lower them!” I don’t care if I have to wait another 21 years, I won’t settle for anything less than I deserve. Until I meet the man that God has intended for me, I pray that God will shape and grow my heart so that I am deserving of a Job 29 man. He’s worth the wait!
I hadn’t thought of this until now, but if we lower our standards to “catch” a man, how much of a great catch would he be? If we don’t expect much, aren’t we saying we don’t want much?
Thanks for your post girl; I pray God keeps this passage fresh in your mind and gives you the power to trust Him for such a man–a man made in His image who exalts His image in all that he does.
Now, I have to go read Job 29!