Single and waiting in God for your your mate?

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Ugly

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Good topic..well i will be sharing a bit about me..
I have had quite and interesting up and down deal with the church in general..having been a part of church leadership..meeting people..did a little dating, i found that some christian females at least in the circles i have been to, it is really hard to meet them in a church setting for one, 2) you never know if you should even make it known you are interested because if you are rejected wow the whole congregation knows that so and so dissed Rauleetoe or wasn't feeling him..
3)sometimes they're just pretty faces and not very nice(this goes both ways, some guys in church are that way too)

I think many in the church just comprimise out of desperation and feeling its better to have something than nothing, wow its so not worth it people! I dated what i would consider in my taste and 'preferences' a really pretty girl, fun, socially capable, confident, outgoing,feminine, responsible..but she was not a christian, she was catholic but not even a really devout one at that.
I really really comprimised, it was a fast paced relationship but i feel it stole some of the zeal i had for God and it caused me a heap of trouble around that time..some of the effects of behavior around that time still have not gone away. It's really hard at times..saturday night at church i caught my eyes wandering..here i am trying to focus on God, and i see young ladies dressing kinda 'sexy' if i can say that word and i was not entering into worship..let me tell you. Tight fitting clothing or clothing that may reveal a little skin leaves a young guy's mind racing. I know, I could look away, i am just saying..Girls when you dress in a provacative manner in church, your brothers in Christ cannot and will not be able to enter into worship. He cannot, and you will be held responsible to God for being a stumbling block.
Not being legalistic, but i do feel if you want to edify your brothers in the faith, don't cause them to stumble by having them distracted by your revealing clothing. Just saying.
Yeah its tough, I want to do my best to focus on God, and for whatever reason..God's only allowing me to be a friend to other christian gals, i cannot even get a date. Which i feel it probably a good thing. Does it hurt my pride a little bit? Sure, but that's ok..maybe pride has to be beaten up a little. It's never a good thing to be too proud anyways..
My prayer is for sincere Male christian friends to fellowship with/keep accountable to during this time, so i can at least maintain a consistency about my walk, but i read daily..and keep to myself in the meantime socially speaking since i have no christian men in my life outside of my pastor right now.
This post was started in May 2011, 1 year ago. The original poster has not logged into the site since July 2011.
 
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rauleetoe

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This post was started in May 2011, 1 year ago. The original poster has not logged into the site since July 2011.
oops..well i do believe i was not the only person who has replied..right? either way..my contribution was made regardless :/
 
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chatnoir

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Very well said Rauleetoe. Well, I most defintely will dress decently when I go to church, not that I ever dress provocatively. But it helps to have a guy's honesty about this.
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It's very hard, I understand. But going through breakup in a relationship not planned by God is trillion times more heartbroken and painful than the frustration and loneliness of being alone and waiting for God's will. Trust me! The broken pieces in my life due to being in love with a non-believer is like venom in a wound, takes a long long time to heal. From now on, I really would rather be single all my life than not being part of God's plan. It is very bittersweet when guys are after us Christian gals, but remember we're God's daughter, His princesses, only a godloving Christian brother deserves us. Stay strong. Hugsxxx
 
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oops..well i do believe i was not the only person who has replied..right? either way..my contribution was made regardless :/
True, but i pointed you out as you quoted the OP, indicating talking directly to that person. That was my main point, that your response was falling on deaf ears if it was aimed at the OP.
 

gideon007

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my mom once told me : 'the heart is the most deceitful part of a person's body that's why be careful little heart what you feel ..." :)
 
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Zan just wants to perhaps interject a bit of balance. Just remember the ''waiting'' in waiting on God is a verb
 
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MollyAnn

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My last relationship ended a few months ago after 3 years. It was always a long distance relationship because he was stationed at a military base and I was up in northern ca. We had talked about him finding God and wanting to go back to church, and it really seemed like he was beginning to live his life for Him. I was so happy with his choice but always felt a little weary about how some things just weren't adding up. I told him I was looking to be in a relationship based on my beliefs and he said he waas okay with that. He moved up here and automatically wanted to be extremely physical, didn't want to go to mass with me, and wanted to party all the time. The last straw was when he raised his hand to me, and I realized I had been holding onto something that wasn't good for me for fear of being lonley. Now I am trying to live my life for Him and not worry about finding a man because that part is all in gods plan for me.
 
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Powemm

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I just smiled as I read through this post...I am so happy being single right now and spending time Alone in the Lord that I was beginning to wonder, is this really where I'm suppose to be?? I keep getting told "it is not good for man to be alone". But I'm not lonely nor am I alone... What has helped me with that emotion is God... He reminds me that emotions of loneliness were built in me for a reason .. It is to remind us like an alarm ! the holy spirit comes quickly and reminds me "loneliness appears when you are starting to buy into a false belief that someone or something can love you more than I love you Michelle". Remember, no one and no thing loves you more than Me". it's at this point where I will believe what God tells me over what my emotions are trying to tell me... Out hope is in the Lord
 

Deva_1972

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I am not waiting for any guy.....I believe in things happening when they happen, naturally and over time as they are supposed to unfold but until then, I prefer not to even go there...just leads to heartache and frustration!
 
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arwen7

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I read that a lot of people on here are waiting on God and I am beginning to wonder: Do any of you think that God is calling more Christians to be single? It sure seems like a lot these days. I know that there are other factors that are influencing a longer single life, but it maybe something to ponder. Perhaps, God knows something that we don't in this regard?
 

Nautilus

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I think people take this waiting on God too far and expect God to just drop a mate in their lap. You have to go out and look.
 
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Felicity7

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Hey :)

It's hard when you are feeling so lonely,but I believe when you are steadfast in prayer,God will give you a loving husband,but why we sometimes have to wait so lang? I don't have te answer to that...maybe to get more patience and to expect everything from God...so hold on to His promises

God bless you :)
 
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mohanbobby

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God please give me someone in my life...who love me for what i am ...truly and honestly
 

mystdancer50

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God asked me yesterday, "Will you give up anything and everything to do My will and serve Me?" The correct answer of course is yes. I knew what He was asking, however, and though I still said yes, it made me wonder.

A great many folks answer the question, "Are you okay with being single all your days if that is what God has called you to?" with "yes...but I don't feel that He's called me to that"...which means the answer is truly no, they would not be okay with it.

For me, God wanted to know if I would give up being single if He leads me to marriage. Yes, Lord. Thankfully that is not what I am called to currently and my single life is not currently in jeopardy but this got me wondering how many others see the cost in reverse to the majority, where the fear lies in one day being called to marry and release being single as opposed to the fear of being single forever.
 
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We shouldn't fear marriage. Marriage is supposed to be because you WANT to be together with this person for ETERNITY. Aside from the usual nervousness, your heart should be 100% delighted at the thought of spending the rest of your life with this person. If its anything less than that, then there is something wrong and the marriage shouldn't take place.
 
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adekruif

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God asked me yesterday, "Will you give up anything and everything to do My will and serve Me?" The correct answer of course is yes. I knew what He was asking, however, and though I still said yes, it made me wonder.

A great many folks answer the question, "Are you okay with being single all your days if that is what God has called you to?" with "yes...but I don't feel that He's called me to that"...which means the answer is truly no, they would not be okay with it.

For me, God wanted to know if I would give up being single if He leads me to marriage. Yes, Lord. Thankfully that is not what I am called to currently and my single life is not currently in jeopardy but this got me wondering how many others see the cost in reverse to the majority, where the fear lies in one day being called to marry and release being single as opposed to the fear of being single forever.
That's an awesome way to put that! Granted, I look forward to getting married some day but at this point in time being single is god for me.
 

mystdancer50

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adekruif,

I really like your signature regarding Facebook. :) That is clever. Have a great day!
 
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KMG5

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It is not easy to wait. Especially when we are being raised on the "microwave era". But I have found that when I been alone I was able to get to know myself better. The key is to enjoy your own company. If you can't stand yourself, how do you expect others to want to be around you.
 
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kaytyndy

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for me, i have decided to forget the matter so as to avoid the loneliness that comes with it. when my time comes, i think he will wake my conscious
 
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flight316

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Man, what a dilema, waiting for your mate. I've been wating for a few years now.being alone has become a state of being. I know that God has something to do with this. I can feel it. I've I felt myself being spiritually bloked from several women that I've tried to talk to. Its like being in limbo. You you've got to let it run its course. I honest can't tell you what's going to happen in the futuree. But the key point for me is that I think that God is keeping me single ,so when the one comes along that I'm supposed to be with I won't be tied up with someone else. I know that God keeps guard over all of my relationships. I let him decide who comes and who goes, or who returns. My spirit exceps this but my mind questions it. That's why iwalk in the spirit. I have had to throw many a beautiful fish back into the sea because God said no.but there is nothing that I can do about it because God is in charge. Some I will post one of the mmost beautiful love stories that you have ever heard. I feel it coming. I know its coming. Be of good cheer my friends. When you least expect it , it will happen, and you will be glad that you waited.