Hmm...What do you want?

I have been officially single for a year...wow a whole year.  This is an accomplishment especially for me because I am always in a relationship or a situation-ship for as long as I could remember. Bouncing from one relationship to another or getting involved in the pointless situation-ships. Thank God for the change of pace because this time of being detached from a man has been a breath of fresh air.  I am healing and focusing on myself as well as learning more about myself.

Now that I am "single single" and have no desire in rekindling with anyone I have dated in my past, I have been getting approached in a variety of ways by different types of men who seem interested in pursuing me.  The one question that seems to commonly be asked of me is, "What do you want?"  I mean this seems like a very easy question to answer but because I want different results this time around. I tread lightly in quickly answering this question because I want to be confident and clear in my answer. 

I mean every woman wants a man that they can trust and enjoy life with. A man who respects and values them.  I want all of that and so much more. I want a king who was specifically prepared to be with me and me alone.  A protector and provider is expected but I desire a true king who will be a covering, a leader, a lover, a friend, a real father to my daughters comparable or better than the father I was blessed to raise me. That does not seem like a lot but it is for a man who has no idea of what this truly means.

I patiently wait this time around because I truly believe that as I prepare, God is also preparing my king for me. No one is perfect. We all have things with us but you have to decide what you are willing to deal with. Also not just deal with but accept with true joy. The joy that you have should not be determined by the relationship you are in however it should be even more radiant because of it.  

I am excited for what is to come as I continue to grow. I look forward to dating and getting to know different people as I wait on God's confirmation that this is the king he has for me.   Have you ever sat down and thought about what do you want?