A Call to Stand Apart

A Young Adult’s Encounter with Ellen White ... on Relationships

I am indebted to God for His messages to me through for His holy Word and Mrs. White’s writings, and to my family for their counsel in the area of romantic relationships. In Patriarchs and Prophets, in the chapter titled “The Marriage of Isaac,” Mrs. White lays out the principle that has led to so much joy and fulfillment in my own relationship. That principle? Isaac believed God Himself would direct in the choice of his wife-to-be. His simple trust is my inspiration and my model. AC 72.4

In my early years of dating I would have been wiser to follow Isaac’s example of trust in his parents regarding his future spouse. However, my parents’ prayers for me paid off when God used my mistakes to bring me to the realization that I must leave my relationship hopes and dreams completely in His hands. AC 72.5

God is teaching me through His biblical principles and in Mrs. White’s writings concerning the matter of my future wife and the importance of both of us being totally committed to Him. Because of our unconditional commitment to Him, and our faith that God Himself is directing all our choices, my girlfriend and I relish searching together for relationship principles, in both the Bible and in Ellen White’s writings. The trust we’re learning as we see God’s providence and direction has allowed us to experience increasing joy in the freedom and purity of His holy law. AC 73.1

Ellen White’s writings have been an invaluable guiding light in the formation of my “philosophy of relationships.” AC 73.2

Kirk, age 23 AC 73.3