"There's someone out there for everyone"?

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Socreta93

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Is this an outright lie or is it true?
 

Fenner

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I have no idea.
 
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jennymae

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How can such a statement be verified or falsified? Sounds like a lot of work:p
 

Lynx

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If there is someone out there for everyone, Paul (that guy who wrote a lot of the books of the Bible) would have been married. ;)

This topic has been discussed here many times and the general consensus always comes out "no there's not a guaranteed soul mate for everybody, but all us single people sure hope there's someone out there for us."
 
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PinkDiamond

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I think there is a truth in this in saying. I'm not saying that everyone will end up getting married or falling in love. Generally speaking, we shouldn't become disheartened if a few members of the opposite gender aren't interested in us. People are all so different and find different qualities appealing or attractive. It is good to keep in mind that what one person may not find appealing in us, another may be drawn to ( I'm not talking about bad character traits. We should always try to overcome our faults).

I think the key is to trust God to bring someone into your life that is a good match for you. Also, we need to give others a chance and not just write others off before getting to know them. Attraction may not be immediate. If you are looking for this perfect person to complete you, you may miss out on a decent relationship.
 
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seoulsearch

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If that statement is a truth, then I must be living a lie.

(Either that, or I haven't found "that person" yet... but it's looking doubtful.)
 

Tinkerbell725

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I believe God sends many people for us to meet in this life not just one. It is our choice to declare if a certain someone is the one for us or not. I don't believe God intends some people to be single or married. It is still a choice. It is better to be single to focus on serving the Lord but God still gives us a choice to marry because it is not good to be alone.
 
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Ugly

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We get threads or posts on this frequently. There really is no biblical basis for the idea that this concept is true for everyone. There may be specific people, just the same way some people are intended to be healed while others are not.
 
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HisHolly

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Matthew 19 answers the question
 
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Yahweh_is_gracious

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Is this an outright lie or is it true?

I think the statement is a bunch of hooey. I feel that some people are just meant to be single.
 
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HisHolly

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Matthew19 Jesus is teaching about marriage and some said the teaching was hard. Jesus response, getting married isn't for everyone.. paraphrasing of course.. All are free to read it tho
 

Tinkerbell725

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We get threads or posts on this frequently. There really is no biblical basis for the idea that this concept is true for everyone. There may be specific people, just the same way some people are intended to be healed while others are not.
Praying to find a mate or be healed helps because God can change His mind anytime. He chooses anyone He wants to bless according to His purposes. I still believe in ask and you shall receive. God's answer is always right. You shall be healed.

Proverbs 13:12 ESV

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
 

Tinkerbell725

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Matthew19 Jesus is teaching about marriage and some said the teaching was hard. Jesus response, getting married isn't for everyone.. paraphrasing of course.. All are free to read it tho
Jesus said that for eunuchs, it is hard to accept the teaching that it is better not to marry. The keyword is better. They still have a choice.
 
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PinkDiamond

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I agree that some people are better off staying single. If you are content to remain single and choose that, that is great. I would wholeheartedly agree that not everyone should get married. You shouldn't feel under pressure to enter marriage. I think the saying that is being discussed in this OP is referring to those who genuinely desire to be in a relationship. I don't think it is a statement about marriage being for everyone. I see it is an encouragement to those who desire to meet others.

Obviously, this isn't a Biblical quote. As Christians, we can't marry someone who isn't a believer. So, we may have more difficulty than non Christians do in meeting someone. We have to look for spiritual compatibility in addition to all the other aspects most loom for in a spouse. It definitely narrows down our field, but I still think the saying has some truth to it.
 
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HisHolly

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Jesus said that for eunuchs, it is hard to accept the teaching that it is better not to marry. The keyword is better. They still have a choice.
I disagree bc that's not how it reads.
As I said afterwards, all are free to read for themselves.
 

Adstar

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Is this an outright lie or is it true?
There are probably 10,000 very compatible people out there for you if you are willing to actively go out looking for one of them.. But if you think one of them will magically be delivered to you on a plate then you might end up single for life..
 

cinder

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I'd say it depends on how desperate you are, and what you understand by there being someone for you. But I do say that somewhat tongue in cheek.