Are You Ready For His Glory?
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In December 2000, I was legally separated from my husband. We had not lived together in the same house or state for three years and I had moved twice within that timeframe. I was waiting to finalize the divorce but had to meet the requirement to live without cohabitation for six months. In my heart, I had been longing to be married to a man that really loved me and that we both would be committed to the marriage. I knew in my heart when I married my husband that we should not have been married. The signs were there; but, I disregarded them because I was ready to be married and have a family. We were great as friends; but, that is where the relationship should have stayed. Even after the divorce, we were still friends for years. At this time, I had been faithfully attending church for the past three months and lining my life up with God. One night, right before New Year’s Eve, God spoke to me via a dream concerning marriage. In the dream, there was a silhouette of a tall man, wearing a leather coat. This man, I knew, was my future husband. I could feel the love and strong connection we had; which I had desired in my heart. During the course of the dream, I was at the altar with my pastor. On my right side was “my future husband” and on the left side was Chris (alias). At that point of time, I was in a relationship with Chris. I was arm in arm with “my future husband” at the altar; but, I heard the pastor say, “This is your husband,” and I looked over at Chris. I was trying to figure out why I was looking at Chris because I knew our relationship was not my future. I was clinging to the “my future husband” with all my heart and soul. After nine years, I finally received the true understanding of the dream. I was struggling between my own desires for a husband and the husband God had for me. In order to receive the promise of God, “my future husband”, I had to completely surrender my desires of what I thought I needed and wanted in a husband. This was the beginning of my self-inflicted struggles. Seven months after the dream, I let go of Chris. We had been in an “on again-off again” relationship. I was in turmoil in my dream because my desire was for Chris, who deep down inside I knew was not the man for me. In my dream, he represented my personal desires. In my heart, I had to totally surrender my personal desires of what I wanted in a husband. So, there was a struggle between my heart and soul. Even though I knew for the past nine months our relationship should not be anything more than a friendship because we were not meant to be married, I continued to hold on to the dead end relationship. A month after we ended our relationship, a man I thought was similar “to my future husband” showed up. I had seen him around the office; but, I had not really paid him any attention. The only problem was I still did not have a true understanding of my dream to be able to recognize if I was falling into another trap.
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Single women! Are you really ready for marriage? I thought I was; until, I submitted my will to God for His purpose in my life. As single women of God, we have been tainted through the years by societal misconceptions about the institution of marriage. The trials and tribulations of life have altered our perception of ourselves. Our centers of influences have warped our perspective of the man God desires for us as a husband. God has purpose for each and every one of us. If we are willing and obedient, we can obtain His blessing. Preparation for being ready for marriage can be labor intensive or it can be an inheritance. Your path of your journey is in your hands as to when you will labor or inherit the blessings of God. This book is my living testimony of the preparation I went through in order to be able to receive the promise of my Father. In your makeover, God will ensure that you are whole and complete as a woman before you are ready to be given to one of His sons.
About the Author
Tunya Armstead is a divorced, single woman. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee to John Sr. and Rosie Robertson. She is the eldest out of three children: Marjon and John Jr. Robertson. She was a military “brat” and attended school in Omaha, Nebraska; Misawa, Japan; Tampa, Florida; and graduated high school in Bitburg Germany. She has a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration from Tuskegee University and Master Degree in Business Management from Webster University. Tunya currently is a Senior Level Budget Manager for federal government. She has been employed by the federal government for the past 19 years. She enjoys traveling, shopping, and meeting new people. Tunya is the Director of Finance at New Light Cathedral Church in Thornsburg, Virginia. She also is on the Intercessory Prayer Team. Other positions she held within the ministry include: Director, Word Ministry; Leader, Teen Ministry and Member, Litigurical Dance Team. She has taught Bible study classes and spoke at ministry events. Tunya hosted a Single’s Conference in 2010 to impact and impart into the lives of other singles in the Kingdom of God. The conference focused on the Spiritual relationship with God, financial stewardship, career building, health and physical wellness and effective communication in relationships.