stop feeling bad about being single

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weezer

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I've come to realize the hypocrisy of my desires. I find that in my head I have a general idea of what my future wife would, or rather should be like, I feel everyone does to some extent. I look at the women around me in my life and think none of them are good enough, that they don't meet my set criteria so to speak, and I question whether the one I'm meant to be with is out there at all. Then I look at myself and realize that my expectations aren't necessarily unrealistic or too demanding, but that I don't meet them myself. I think that's something that has really helped me stop focusing so much on finding somebody to be in a relationship with, and instead use my singleness as a time to grow closer to God and better myself. I don't know if I'm alone on this, but I think a look in the mirror will help a lot of people stop feeling so bad about being single. Instead of being single with a mindset of "nobody is good enough", start thinking "am I good enough?" A relationship is a two way street, and if your faith and love of God isn't strong now, it won't appear out of thin air once a woman comes into your life. So make knowing God your mission, make it your priority. Don't waste your singleness daydreaming, and instead use it to grow closer to God. Hope this helps :)
 
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I 100% agree with you!! Nobody is perfect only God is. We must accept others for their flaws and love them.
 

Born_Again

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I've come to realize the hypocrisy of my desires. I find that in my head I have a general idea of what my future wife would, or rather should be like, I feel everyone does to some extent. I look at the women around me in my life and think none of them are good enough, that they don't meet my set criteria so to speak, and I question whether the one I'm meant to be with is out there at all. Then I look at myself and realize that my expectations aren't necessarily unrealistic or too demanding, but that I don't meet them myself. I think that's something that has really helped me stop focusing so much on finding somebody to be in a relationship with, and instead use my singleness as a time to grow closer to God and better myself. I don't know if I'm alone on this, but I think a look in the mirror will help a lot of people stop feeling so bad about being single. Instead of being single with a mindset of "nobody is good enough", start thinking "am I good enough?" A relationship is a two way street, and if your faith and love of God isn't strong now, it won't appear out of thin air once a woman comes into your life. So make knowing God your mission, make it your priority. Don't waste your singleness daydreaming, and instead use it to grow closer to God. Hope this helps :)
Good post, brother!
 
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weezer

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I'm realizing I spoke only from a man's perspective, but the same applies for women too! :)

Remember, God has a plan for all of us. The path upon which He leads us is known only to Him, and it's not our place to question where it leads. Rather we should find comfort in knowing that no matter what happens to us in life, it is all part of God's plan, and everything will work out in the end. God bless!
 
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wanderermish

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I've come to realize the hypocrisy of my desires. I find that in my head I have a general idea of what my future wife would, or rather should be like, I feel everyone does to some extent. I look at the women around me in my life and think none of them are good enough, that they don't meet my set criteria so to speak, and I question whether the one I'm meant to be with is out there at all. Then I look at myself and realize that my expectations aren't necessarily unrealistic or too demanding, but that I don't meet them myself. I think that's something that has really helped me stop focusing so much on finding somebody to be in a relationship with, and instead use my singleness as a time to grow closer to God and better myself. I don't know if I'm alone on this, but I think a look in the mirror will help a lot of people stop feeling so bad about being single. Instead of being single with a mindset of "nobody is good enough", start thinking "am I good enough?" A relationship is a two way street, and if your faith and love of God isn't strong now, it won't appear out of thin air once a woman comes into your life. So make knowing God your mission, make it your priority. Don't waste your singleness daydreaming, and instead use it to grow closer to God. Hope this helps :)

I agree !
I am single and I don't mind
I am 27 yrs old and I know God has a perfect man for me
but right now no one is showing interests and for me its Okay.

I more desires to wait for the right timing than to rush and make out of nowhere decisions in having relationship.

God Bless
 

JennaLeanne

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Amen, I love this post... It's my message at the moment that the Lord has put on my heart...
Paul encourages to be content with where we are at... To be single is actually such a blessing, embrace it and spend as much time possible getting to know Jesus more and more... The more we do the more fruitful our marriage will be if or when that is the Lords plan. It amazes me that I say this but I even feel ok if I dont marry... Your will be done Lord.

Thanks for sharing your heart with us. Your a blessing
 

Yeraza_Bats

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It amazes me that I say this but I even feel ok if I dont marry... Your will be done Lord.

I agree with this here. Ever since coming to God, I no longer have that feeling that I need a mate to be happy. My heart has been moved to being with the Lord, that I dont feel I cant be happy without this or that in life.

Its not that I dont want to find a wife one day, but having a mate is no longer the majorly important thing it once was to me. I am content on being with Christ now. Having a wife one day who feels the same way would be an awesome blessing, but Christ comes first to me now. And I dont think thats a "bad" thing in anyway, I actually think its really wonderful : p Through Christ, I have everything I need.

I would definitely suggest to those who believe in Christ, who feel they are unhappy because they do not have a mate, to set their hearts on loving Him first, and I believe that they will feel much better doing so.