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He may also say "this is not the right time" or "no". I am trying hard to come to peace that these might be my answers.
i see it soo many times.. it is not my case tho. I'm single but I feel I haven't done enough for God to respond to me. I want a woman, I need someone to express my love to. I die internally when I see the faithful men not being in relationship because they're not highly ranked in society, they are not attractive enough and women from the world pursue the same qualities in a man, unfortunately. It is extremely sad and I like to tell myself they're happy of being single or that they're probably not as faithful as they look and that is the reason why nothing is going on.There is speculation that Paul,while he was Saul,was married,and that he might have been a widower. If that was the case,as far as marriage was concerned,Paul may have had a "been there,done that "attitude.
I really do feel bad for the christians,who are still faithful,by staying virgins,until they get married. Yet,God has not provided a spouse for them. Why, would God give them physical desires,and needs,if he wants them to be single all of their lives? It would be a shame for one to go to ones' grave,while being cheated out of one of the pleasures of life.
I used to dream about finding "Prince Charming" when I was a teen and in my 20's. I wanted to be the perfect housewife, artist and writer. I wanted my own house to decorate and clean, with a garden in the front and back. I still live with my parents, don't have a boyfriend for a long time, and I don't date. I was shy, but I have been a lot friendlier and bolder lately. The good men in my town are all taken it seems, and I will not date a scumbag who will use me and do his best to get me to sin with him, then dump me like a broken toy. I don't think God wants me to marry. There are a lot of old men here, I don't want an old man. I don't go to church because my parents do not want to take me, I cannot drive, I have some psychiatric problems, my parents spoil, sometimes baby me, they do not want me to date.
I think I can serve the Lord as single Christian. Paul said is was best to remain single and pure to serve the Lord instead of serving your husband/wife. I like to work on drawing, painting, reading, writing. cleaning house, weeding yard, praying, watching movies, shopping...I am trying to exercise more, but I was never athletic or coordinated. I don't want to have children because they might inherit genetic problems, I did not get my way, but God is having His way with me, He has shown me my path.
How will you know if you are called to be single? Other than the obvious---you can't find the right person. Any telltale signs?
Same here, I know I'm not supposed to be single...but here I am :/ hopefully it changesI know that I am NOT called to be single. When people asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, my answer has been "a wife and a mother"...from as long as I can remember....even before I like-liked boys. I am now single by fate and really can't find any peace in living alone. I hope to one day find someone else to live my life with.
I do not think being married is better than being single because I can see a lot of advantages to being single and not tied to another person. I just simply know that I was not created to be single. I was created to be a help-mate and a partner.
You cannot hate the thought of marriage. It is just unnatural at least to me. I can convince myself that i dont want it tho and that its not for me. I could pursue my fleshy passions instead. That's why marriage is such a good thing. It forces you to settle down and be faithful to a woman.you love being single and hate the idea of marriage. anything less and you're normal.
I respect all the Bible references you made, but you seem to have a defensive attitude towards men because youre convinced that only scumbags are available and all good men are taken. I am pretty sure that attitude you have ruins all your chances with some single men from your church. You have to stop seeing men as scumbags because women are just as bad if not worse. There are probably many christian guys available, maybe it's time to lower your standards and understand we're all sinners awaiting redemption.
I don't know if there are signs to tell whether or not you are meant to be single, but there are signs that you are NOT meant to be single. The apostle Paul says that it is better to marry than to burn- he doesn't mean burn in hell, he means it is better to marry and enjoy your spouse physically than to have unsatisfied physical desires. If you can't bring your sexual desires under complete control, it means you are NOT called to be single. I know that I am single now, but am NOT called to be single. I know without a doubt I was created for a man, to be his other half. If you can completely subdue physical desire, then you might be called to be single. If you can not, then you are most definitely NOT meant to be single. I've struggled with this question myself, and I have come to the realization that God created me to be a wife.How will you know if you are called to be single? Other than the obvious---you can't find the right person. Any telltale signs?
I don't think God intends for us to dampen down physical desire with drugs, legal or otherwise- unless there is a medical problem and the desire can't be fulfilled, then using drugs to calm urges might be a mercy. I was referring to people without health issues. Paul was able to bring his body under complete subjection, but he says it is no sin to be like Peter, who had a wife. Some people are able to contain themselves, and some people are not. If there is a great desire to be joined to a person of the opposite sex, mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually, I think God has called you NOT to be single. You have to examine your own heart and determine whether or not this desire is within you. I haven't found my "split apart" yet, but I know he is somewhere.^ You can use drugs (legal ones) to reduce or better yet eliminate physical urges and such if one desires to. I did it.... I stopped after my own medical issues weaned them away.... I'm in the position where I'd like to do something but physically can't...
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