Characteristics in my future husband

While unsure of who my future husband is, but trusting in God to let it be blatantly OBVIOUS to me... I have taken some advice from fellow female believers and created a characteristics sheet. Not in any order whatsoever, this sheet was originally intended to be roughly 10 characteristics... nothing more. It became to seperate sheets, 'Christian' and 'Non Christian' aspects; then it once more grew to an unusual size as I observed and reflected what I liked and DID NOT like in gentlemen around me. Now there are 58 characteristics... 29 in each category. My apologies if you don't really care what 22 yr. old American Christian women are REALLY looking for... obviously, you aren't him anyway. Here's the list... once again NOT in any order!

Christian Aspects
1. Christian
2. Leader- at least for me
3. Eager to grow in Christ (1Tim3)
4. God first
5. Firm in faith with Christ
6. Wants to help in the church
7. Faithful
8. Constantly makes sure what he’s doing is for God.
9. Stronger in faith than I am (spiritually growing will also do :) )
10. Puts the needs of others before his own (Phil 2:3-4)
11. Rejoices in his relationship with Christ (John 15:11)
12. Maintains proper relationships (Hebrews 12:14)
13. Refuses to jump ahead of God’s timing (Ps. 37:7)
14. Seeks to meet the practical needs of others (Eph. 4:32)
15. Stands for what is right (Rom. 2:9-10)
16. Follows through on his God-given responsibility (1 Cor 4:2)
17. I’m not teaching him (1 Tim 2:12)
18. Spirit- controlled Christian (Eph 5:18)
19. Jesus is #1 in his life (Mark 12:30)
20. Broken, understands his reliance on Jesus (Phil 4:13)
21. Ministry-minded (1 Cor 4:2) [what has God chosen him to be?]
22. Motivator- lost souls concerned (Rom. 10:14)
23. Sensitive spirit when it comes to the needs of others (Gal 6:2)
24. Understands responsibility of husband (Eph. 5:25-31)
25. Humble enough to be discipled, able to disciple (Matt 28:19-20)
26. Man of prayer- private time with God (Col 4:2)
27. Family man; desires children and raising them for God (Prov. 22:6)
28. Flees temptation and compromise (Prov. 25:28)
29. Understands importance of feelings and emotions (Col 3:12)

Other Aspects
1. Accepting of me, my family, and my background
2. Funny- must make me laugh
3. Taller than me (or at least my size)
4. Doesn’t smoke
5. Doesn’t get drunk-‘bar hopping’ isn’t a good time.
6. Enjoys animals and nature
7. Doesn’t revolve SOLELY around sports (some sports, sure… soccer; badminton...lol)
8. Likes to reflect
9. Good conversationalist (or at least can talk to me)
10. Creative
11. Practical
12. Thrifty- but giving (charitable)
13. Open to new suggestions
14. Conservative-moderate political views
15. Loving
16. Loves to travel
17. Supports/aids/confronts me
18. Understanding
19. Likes the little things in life
20. Wants to have a family- not just sex
21. Organized
22. My mom and Mark (stepdad) like him
23. Must be friends first
24. Asks for my opinion- and wants to know it!
25. Dedicated/ devoted
26. Kind
27. Patient
28. Sincere
29. Respectful

I think most of these characteristics work hand in hand with each other... now it's just finding that guy... heh.

Until the next episode...
-Fitz