I wrote in my last post about the grief that comes from singleness, but just because singleness is a loss that can hurt acutely at times does not mean that our lives should be dull and dreary and hopeless. We are told in Philippians to “rejoice in the Lord always,” (Phil. 4:4), and it is … Continue reading Gratefully Single: Strategies for Joy, Part 1
I always sort of squirm inside when confronted with the idea of grieving singleness. It seems inappropriately wimpy to shed tears over not having someone you’ve never had and who may not even exist when others have lost real, breathing people who were such a vital part of their lives. It feels like it would … Continue reading Gratefully Single: Dealing with the Grief
Sometimes when we’ve been single for a long time, we can get to this place where we’re just kind of numb. For as long as we can remember we’ve had a desire to be special to someone, to belong to someone, to be chosen by someone. There is, of course, familial love and friendship, but … Continue reading Gratefully Single: The Steadfast Love of the Lord
One of the challenges of singleness is dealing with our natural longing for marriage. This longing is something built into us by our Creator, and it is a good desire--although it may feel anything but good when we are caught in the tension between God's good design and His sovereign plan for our individual lives. Temptation … Continue reading Gratefully Single: The Gift of Deprivation
I remember distinctly the earthquake that rocked my heart as a college sophomore when I saw the guy that I had a gigantic crush on at a soccer game—with a girl. It was a moment that left me reeling for the next few weeks. It had been over a year since I had first arrived … Continue reading Gratefully Single: The Surpassing Beauty of the Lord
Singleness is an intriguing thing. It is the natural state that we are all born into, and yet there is a strong sense that it isn’t natural at all, but rather a problem that needs to be fixed. It sounds wrong to say that, doesn’t it? And yet the overwhelming evidence seems to support that … Continue reading Gratefully Single: Where Does Singleness Come From?
Being single is not something I would ever have chosen for myself, but it is what the Lord has given me so far. Looking back over the years, I can see how He has used singleness as one of the most instrumental factors in teaching me and building my relationship with Him. Even though I … Continue reading Gratefully Single
Valentine's Day can be difficult for those of us who are single, but as children of the God who is love, it doesn't have to be. Here are a few tips to help you have a good Valentine's Day this year: 1. Reject feelings that are not true. As we are confronted with our lack … Continue reading How to Enjoy Valentine’s Day when You’re Single
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