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Wait for the person who shows you what true, genuine, whole, godly love feels like. Don’t settle for half-hearted affection or words without action. Wait for the one who loves you with intention, who prays for you, and with you. Someone who sees your flaws and loves you not in spite of them, but through them—because godly love is patient, forgiving, and real.

This kind of love isn’t just about butterflies and grand gestures. It’s about the quiet moments—the steady hand when you’re anxious, the gentle words when you’re hurting, the willingness to listen when you need to speak your heart. It’s someone who lifts you up when life gets heavy and celebrates your victories as if they were their own.

A godly love is rooted in respect, honesty, and selflessness. It’s two people choosing each other every day, even when it’s hard. It’s apologies and forgiveness, laughter and tears, growing together and putting God at the center of it all. It’s praying for each other’s dreams, holding each other accountable, and building a relationship that reflects grace and faith.

Wait for the person who reminds you that you are worthy of being loved deeply and wholly. Someone who inspires you to become the best version of yourself, who doesn’t try to change you but encourages you to grow. Someone who is your safe place, your partner, your best friend.

Don’t rush. Don’t compromise your heart for the sake of not being alone. The right person will come in God’s perfect timing, and when they do, you’ll understand why it was worth the wait. Love that is real, genuine, and godly is rare—but it’s out there. And you deserve nothing less.

©️Kimberly Smith