Gratitude Thread

[jenptcfan]

Hi Everyone,

I was just reading through the topics in the singles forum and noticed that it seems like a lot of them are about people being unhappy about being single (or just generally unhappy about something). It seemed like a shame, so I decided to start a thread where people can share things they're grateful for. What are the things in your life that you are grateful for? Are there daily things in your life that you enjoy that you wouldn't have if you weren't single?

 

[KLLM82]

I'm currently single after obeying God by ending a 5 yr. relationship a couple of months ago and being single for now doesn't bother me one bit . I still have a pretty busy schedule, but the amount of "free" time that I have to myself has increased and I utilize most of it to spend more time with God, read more Christian books, travel to Bible seminars and Christian conferences, attend church twice a week, spend more time with family, etc...I didn't do much of that when I was in my former relationship because I used most of my free time with my significant other mostly because we were in a long distance relationship. To answer the other q's, I will honestly say that I'm truly grateful for what God is doing in my life right now and I'm really enjoying this season of preparation with Him and I wouldn't trade it for anything . I'm in no rush to find someone new...I'll follow God's lead in that when it's time

~Katia~

 

[yonderboy]

A few months ago I too was in a really bad relationship - she and i were living together for over two years, dating for a total of four. At the time I myself wasn't a christian - i'd been raised a baptist, but left the church to strike out and try to find meaningful peace on my own, elsewhere.

There was always this tingling in my heart, one that I'd tried to ignore, that wanted me to come back to Jesus. Out of the blue I received an email from a girl who wanted to be penpals, and as I got to know her, I got to see Jesus really working in someone's life and all the beauty he brings with him. She encouraged me to start going to church, and reading the Bible daily. God put it on my heart to end the relationship which I now see was very limiting and draining to me spiritually. She and I are still good friends, and I couldn't be happier.

I'm seeing the entire world with new eyes, overcoming lifelong struggles, and growing spiritually. I've got a peace I can't put into words - it's simply amazing. By no means am I unhappy being single right now - if some of the girls Jesus is bringing into my life are any indication, I'll someday (hopefully) be very happy with a Christian wife who will support and bless me, and I her. This has all shown me a new meaning of what love is - for that I'm eternally grateful to the Lord.

 

[plum]

my single years have been three and a half, and even though being single, I've made some of the biggest mistakes with men within that time. So not at all has it kept me perfect, but it has helped me realize more of what I truly desire in a future husband.

My family has made its biggest changes in these single years. My father passed away, my sister graduated university(the first of us kids), and my brother got married. I think that if I was in a serious relationship at that time, I would not have spent so much time with my family and gleaning the lessons from those experiences like I have.

 

[JesusInMyHeart]

I am happy being single for many years. There are so many people that feel lonely being single. For one thing I am happy where God has me. For those that are single and lonely what is needed is their heart to be filled with the love of Jesus. To walk with our Lord and to trust what He has for us each day. To read the Scriptures. Worry is a sin. This means that there is no trust in God. I trust and believe in God with all my heart. He fills my spirit and whole being. I have been growing spiritually daily by studying His word. I am so happy building a relationship with God. God wants that kind of sacrificial Christ-like love to be our motivation behind every attitude and action in our life.

 

[KeilCoppes]

Well, having just gotten home after almost a twelve hour day, it's a good thing that I'm not concerned about a wife waiting up! And the kids won't miss me... :^)

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"Dating? When do you get time for that?!" -kc

 

[wvmtnkid]

I'm grateful for alot. Just the fact that I can get out of bed in the morning on two legs that work fairly well. That I have a warm bed in a warm house to get out of! That I have a hot shower to stumble into in the morning (it takes me awhile to wake up!). That I have warm food to put into my stomach, several times a day. That I have a vehicle to take me to work and a job to go to.

I am grateful that I have friends, a family, and a church family that cares for me and that I care for. I am grateful that I have a CF family that I care for as well.

There are alot of things that I have done along the way that I have thought "Well if I had a family, I probably wouldn't have been able to have done that." Or at least, I may have felt guilty for taking time away from them to do it. I suppose it is all in the our perspective and how we look at what we are given in our life.

 

[mbotz72]

Being single means I have a lot more time to do things I love and to do things to help other people out. I am not attached to fulfilling the needs of a boyfriend, but I am able to concentrate more on fulfilling the needs I have in a relationship with God. I am able to put my faith in Him to know that there is a season for everything and even though I might think it is now, He'll show me that it's not. I can look to Him as I ask for patience. What a blessing this is; to grow in faith!

 

[Echoes Peak]

Hmm..let's see..

I'm pretty grateful that I'm getting to spend all this time with my family, and that away from school (which occupies most of my time), my responsibilities are few. I think it's cool I can see and play with people's kids at church and then give them back to their parents when they start throwing tantrums. I am also grateful for the degree of flexibilty I have with my life right now. I like being able to just pick up and go somewhere and not really be accountable to someone.

 

[jenptcfan]

Things I'm grateful for today:

That my church has such an awesome worship ministry.
That God has endowed me with certain gifts and that He has a great purpose for me which will really use those gifts for his Glory.
That I'm able to be comfortable being single and that I don't struggle very much with loneliness.
That God is preparing me to be a perfect match for my future mate and that He is preparing my future mate to be a perfect match for me too.

 

[Jack_Racz]

I'm grateful...
~for my family and friends
~the unbelievable gift of being able to go to college, GO TECH!
~the beautiful days the Lord has created this last week
~for my dog

There is way too many things I'm grateful for. God never ceases to amaze me

 

[LifeInYou]

A Loving Maker
Salvation
Family
Friends
Blue Skies
Rain
Sun
Flowers (ooohh, i saw the most unique and beautiful flower today! wish I knew the name of it )
Peace
Personal Time
My Computer
My Education
A big bed all to myself
A comfy pillow
No heartaches, no confusion
Good food
Volleyball
Honey Mustard Dressing
Good movies
Cherry Pie
The ability to Create
Another moment

 

[Quiet Storm]

I'm glad I saw this. I was about to make a topic encouraging my "single brethren" to stay strong and that it will eventually come to pass, because....well nevermind. I won't stray from the topic, but......

I'm glad that God is manifesting the musical gift that He's placed in me. For two years I've been "wishing" and "thinking" I was a musician and everybody else saw it in me except for me. Now He's proving to me that I do have this gift and I'm at liberty to use it. As far as things I can do when I'm single....being that I'm single and don't know what it's like being taken, I know that I can do whatever I can whenever I feel. My major takes a lot of practice and research and I don't know how it'd be if I had a SO.

 

[Quiet Storm]

*looks at how others are doing it*

So THAT's what I should do! lol
A reestablished relationship with the Lord (slowly progressing)
My musical gift. I LOVE my musical gift
My mind...my ability to think
God's Word
Receiving my education at a major university in a major tourist attraction
A supportive family
Everything that I've learned
My gamecube (especially Legend of Zelda Windwaker...I'm at the last boss finally!!!)
Rudimental Drumming
Calm drizzly days
Knowing that everything is working together for my good
Care packages
Going home
Going back to school from home

 

[Laurel Crowned]

I enjoy taking long walks on the beach alone... just talking to God. I think there would be that whole romantic factor if I were with somebody and I don't go to the beach for that. Spending time in nature alone with God... I'm really thankful for that.

My bestfriend and I are going to Disney World in April. I'm WAY thankful for that.

I'm also thankful for kids that I can give back at the end of the day.

 

[sunshine]

I'm so thankful for many things, namely family, wonderful friends, living in a beautiful country and a great city, having transportation, a job and education, enough money...the list goes on! I've never felt truly upset that I'm single (sure once in awhile I wish I wasn't, but the feeling passes). I don't concentrate on what I don't have, I'm thankful for all the blessings that I've been given. If God has someone for me out there, I put my trust in Him. If not, I don't have a problem with being single.

 

[HoosierCanuck]

Being free to take off and go somewhere on a weekend at the spur of the moment. Sometimes it's great just to spend time alone w/ God and reflect if I'm going through a struggle. Some struggles are hard to share with other humans so it's good to have that time alone.

Over the 10+ years I've been single I've accomplished a lot....went back to college, got a degree, have travelled a lot throughout Canada, have enjoyed attending many concerts and sporting events with friends, have met some really cool people along the way.

It's all good in Singleville!

HC

 

[pdrozd]

I'm thankfull that God is true and that He does according to His word. I am very thankfull of all the things that He has done for me and all the support that I have received from Him. h eis worthy to be praised.

-pete

 

[SandyLou]

I'm thankful that I can set my own schedule - or actually that i DON'T have a schedule! I am free to stop and chat with someone who needs a friend, or walk the lake and have a little chat with God. I'm grateful that I'm not being hurt any longer.

thank you God!

--Sandylou

 

[jenptcfan]

I'm thankful that I've just been given confirmation that the work I'm doing with my adult literacy student is paying off! God has given me the opportunity to help someone improve their life in a way that we literate people take for granted.

I'm thankful that today was a completely beautiful warm day and I have proclaimed today "official start of sandal-wearing season!"--something I look forward to each year.