For those of you who are okay with being single....

[Glenn316]

JoieDeVivre wrote:

I tell people who complain about being single to see this period in their lives as a blessing. It is a time for falling in-love with the Savior, a time of refining and conforming to the image of His son.

That is so true Joie!
1 Corinthians, 7:35 says; And this I speak for your own profit; not that I may cast a snare upon you, but for that which is comely, and that ye may attend upon the Lord without distraction.

I wrote this some years ago when I was single (I didn't get married till I was 37)

One Can Be A Whole Number 

Give your heart to the Lord;
He will purify it.
Give your will to the Lord;
He will direct it.
Give your reason to the Lord;
He will give you the mind of Christ.
Give your personality to the Lord;
He will perfect it.
Give your past, present and, future to Him.
He will give you eternity.
From the imperfect; perfection.
More like the Father,
More like the Son,
More open to the Spirit,
He will make you One;
Whole like Himself

 

[pinPoint]

if they're a christian just tell them to wait on God. Be patient as the Lord has been patient with you all your life. Through all the sins, He has forgiven you. He has been waiting for you to come back to Him running. Its just about the wait. Also tell them that God writes the most Romantic Stories ever told. He is the One who created Romance so with His age comes alot of wisdom!

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[JoieDeVivre]

Beautiful poem, Glenn316! Love it!

 

[hotknikkels]

singleness is a gift from God - use that gift to help build up your character and prepare you to be a good husband/wife - that is if you want to get married!

 

[LisaLou]

I advise them that if they get busy for God, He will not leave them single without a change of heart.

Can you clarify this for me? What does it mean to "get busy for God"?

The reason I ask, it brings to mind a discussion I had with a friend.. She asked me if she was still single because God wasn't finished with her yet.. Implying that she wasn't "holy" enough or "ready" for marriage. This was a 25 year old Christian; not immature by any means. I disagree with the notion that people have to reach a certain stage to be "ready" for marriage. Does that make sense? It becomes "self" centered instead of trusting that God (in his grace) will do what's best for us in HIS timing, and that where God guides.. He provides.. Whatever it may take...

This is probably not even what you meant... Sorry to go down a separate trail..

 

[msjones21]

Read the first one "I kissed dating goodbye"?

I think my avatar will answer that question. *winks*

Most of my Christian friends are either married or very content with their singleness, as am I. I do have one non-theist friend who just got dumped by a lady he was thoroughly convinced would be his wife. He's been so depressed. He listens to Three Doors Down's "Here Without You" nonstop. It's depressing. I've tried to minister to him, to show him there's a better way. He works on Sundays and isn't really receptive to the whole Christianity thing. Not to mention, both of his parents are atheists. Anyway, I love the book Single and Loving It by Kate McVeigh. It really helped me. That and alot of prayer!

 

[mina]

I think this is a very sensitive issue for most people. It deals with a deep desire of our hearts. Being content at being single isn't a magic formula that will make God send you the right one. And a lot of people ahve been hurt deeply by a past love and to just expect them to get over it at the drop of a hat isn't realistic. It takes time to heal wounds. It's a bout God's will for you (each individual person). You may be single for ever you may not. I think it's important to be actively seeking God's will no matter what your situation, and to be content where God has you at that time, but not because you want to "force" God to give you the one. I'm single right now, and I want to humblely submit to the will of God for me. I'm content where I am in this moment but that does not mean that I want to be here forever. And there is nothing wrong with feeling that way.

 

[72_Chev_Truck]

i deal with being single everyday by keeping myself busy doing other things or hanging out with people. I also think from previous relationships that gf's are highly overated right now and that I do not need the trouble that they can cause me. I also tell myself that i need to make rent and truck payments and i have a problem with spending a lot on girls because thats the way i am.