depression and singleness

I'm sorry that you are hurting beloved!

Praying for that special one and for peace and comfort in the name of Jesus Christ. Thank You Lord!

may God bless you abundantly

Faithfulandtrue said:

Still feeling depressed about being single. I turned 23 and I've never dated. At work and church all I hear is about couples. It painful for me to hear words associated with marriage now and I can't even read my bible anymore cause all I can think about are all the married people in the bible especially women. I can't stop telling myself at least if I had an ex I could think I was attractive at one time.

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It could be worse, I'm 33 and haven't dated. Jesus loves us so much that he died for us, so it's better to find our worth in what he thinks about us rather than in what other people think about us. It is better to be happy for people who have gotten married than jealous of them. I don't really see the advantage of wishing you at least had an ex because that could also mean someone had reason to leave you after they got to know you better.

Feel the love of God, which can and is able to get you through tough times.
Also, I need to say it. You are a young soul.
My prayers to you of strength, healing and may God shed the light you need to see this through.

Hugs

Praying for you.

Father I pray blessings on this request and that you would meet this need in Jesus name I pray. Also taking these needs before God in prayer on the 1:15PM bbnradio.org Family Altar program.

Praying for you!

A lot of the married women in the old testament were one-of-many to their husbands. And, it seemed a lot of jealousy was going on.

Also, in 1 Corinthians 7, Paul talks about Marriage. Specifically look at verse 34.

There are some great resources out there faithfulantrue, for using your singleness for the glory of God while you wait. I would start with Boundless.org. They have an awesome podcast for singles and some of the stuff they talk about is extremely relevant to what you're going through. I hope you find what you're looking for and I'm praying for you.

Praying for you sweetie, if you date, marry or not, know this, marrying for many just exchanges another set of problems for those you have now. To seek in another what only Christ can give you sets you up for an enormous disappointment.
Set your eyes and heart om Him, and prepare yourself in knowledge for your future groom.

One of the most powerful ways you can pray is by affirming that youre desire has already happened.

God is timeless, as well as the realm of the Spirit, so his plans and the way he answers our requests can seem like they take a lot longer then our flesh minds desire( living in a society that esteems instant gratification doesn't help whatsoever). But the Word states that if we press into God,Christ, and the Spirit, He will answer our heart's desires.

Our Father delights in hearing affirmed prayer, because it shows that we are truly putting our faith in his Power.

Prayer for you: Loving Father, you created humanity to not abide alone, as it states in your Word. You also state that if we truly seek you out and do your Works, no want or desire of ours will go unheeded. I believe my fellow believer Faithfulandtrue has someone in the world that you have set apart for, and vice versa, and that in your Eyes they are together, though not in the physical just yet. Give Faithfulandtrue comfort, relief, strength, courage and peace. Thank you for being our Comforter, Advocate, and Joybringer.
In the name of our Brother/Friend/Lord/Master/Savior Jesus Christ: Amen

I know it's off to say this, but 23 is super young. I'm 27 and always still to this day get turned down by girls I like.

I live at home and still can't find work and couldn't get into grad school to find better work and then got caught in a satanic attack that led me into legal troubles and jailed a few times becsuse I had problems with finding work and issues with girls and still being single, can't find anyone I can click with.

Basically, I ended up getting into medical school becsuse I ran out of options. I needed to do what I had to do to get job security and go back to graduate school to get my masters and phd in areas I'm interested in and continue my martial arts and collections and getting my other projects going. But thing is, life got hard becsuse my priorities were bad and kept doing things I shouldn't have.

My advise is to keep improving yourself. Find yourself in Christ and keep from getting into the world. Yes, it helps to be very cultured and very open minded, get involved in politics, movements, organizations, art fair, music, whatever. Go back to school and keep educating yourself and get a higher education to a masters, phd or professional trades you want to get into. Don't settle for less. God wants you to have the best and to think flexibly and improvise and be creative. Don't stay stagnant doing nothing. God wants you to move around and be a blessing to others and not just stay there.

If you want someone you have to improve yourself in many ways necessary, otherwise no one will want you. You want to want yourself and have control over your life first before any of that stuff csn happen.

But ultimately, remain in his word. Don't be ignorant. Keep studying, keep pursuing. Study the bible, it's authors, origins, original languages, etc. find God for yourself and keep standing strong and firm in Christ. Don't give an inch go Satan as he has the whole world decieved in our churches and bible translations. Ask God for guidance, pray, study, fast, etc.

Don't be afraid to ask for big things. God wants to answer any prayer and the thing is, you need to go for the big and go for the better, don't settle for less.

May God bless you with your heart's desire, a true love, a helper, a companion that you can marry and live happily together, In Jesus Name, Amen,

Hang in there, just know that God will give you grace and strength when you need it, I have been single for quite a number of years now and at times it does bring on depression so I hear you I really do, but also within the journey God always gives grace and strength, always.
hug 4 you precious one.

Faithfulandtrue said:

Still feeling depressed about being single. I turned 23 and I've never dated. At work and church all I hear is about couples. It painful for me to hear words associated with marriage now and I can't even read my bible anymore cause all I can think about are all the married people in the bible especially women. I can't stop telling myself at least if I had an ex I could think I was attractive at one time.

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Hey bro i also want you to keep in mind paul and the apostles. Paul was never married, as a matter of fact he preached singlesness was somewhat better because you are fully dedicated to the lord. And a married person was divided because they also have to please their earthly partner. Just remember Jesus said when we go to heaven there wont be any marriage nor will we be given into marriage because we will be made perfect like the angels. Im single but i see at as the Lords will since im being used way than if were in a marraige because that would cause my time to be divided. God has given us all different gifts. Some are for marriage and some are not but like Paul you have to learn thanksgiving in alll situations

Faithfulandtrue said:

Thank you everyone who took the time to pray for me and reply.please continue to pray for me. Today I almost cried at work cause I'm surrounded by conversations about bf/gfs and engaged girls at my work. Just felt like it being rubbed in my face.

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I feel you. Whenever I see engagements and weddings, I feel happy and sad at the same time. Happy for the couples, but sad because it reminds me of my ex-fiancé. Then I just think of Jesus, His constant and unconditional love for us. God's love never fails.

I'm praying for all the singles, for us to meet the one who loves us like Jesus, in a romantic way. In His time, it will come. We just have to wait and trust God. In the meantime, love yourself. See yourself as being worthy of love, because you are love and you are loved.

Faithfulandtrue said:

Still feeling depressed about being single. I turned 23 and I've never dated. At work and church all I hear is about couples. It painful for me to hear words associated with marriage now and I can't even read my bible anymore cause all I can think about are all the married people in the bible especially women. I can't stop telling myself at least if I had an ex I could think I was attractive at one time.

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I never dated. I prayed for the right one and received my precious wife as a gift from God. She was looking for someone like me and I was looking for someone like her. God protected both of us from wrong relationships. We can honestly say that we are each other's first and only.

Praying for you and your most Godly desire to have wonderful marriage with the most perfectly suited mate, in the mighty name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

Song of Solomon 8:4, Isaiah 34:16, Psalms 68:6

Faithfulandtrue said:

Still feeling depressed about being single. I turned 23 and I've never dated. At work and church all I hear is about couples. It painful for me to hear words associated with marriage now and I can't even read my bible anymore cause all I can think about are all the married people in the bible especially women. I can't stop telling myself at least if I had an ex I could think I was attractive at one time.

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God answers our prayers, dont loose hope. Trust in Him, He will give you the special partner at the right time. Stay blessed.