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hey how are you doing and how is life ? let me hope you are doing okay ? I am fine doing great ? do you have messenger I would like to know you more ? you can add my id on yahoo messnger [email protected] regards camronsad
1 Corinthians chapter 7 extracts :
7 For I wish that all men were even as I myself. But each one has his own gift from God, one in this manner and another in that. 8 But I say to the unmarried and to the widows: It is good for them if they remain even as I am; 9 but if they cannot exercise self-control, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn
26 I suppose therefore that this is good because of the present distress
7 For I wish that all men were even as I myself. But each one has his own gift from God, one in this manner and another in that. 8 But I say to the unmarried and to the widows: It is good for them if they remain even as I am; 9 but if they cannot exercise self-control, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn
26 I suppose therefore that this is good because of the present distress
(Re-post)1 Corinthians chapter 7 extracts :
7 For I wish that all men were even as I myself. But each one has his own gift from God, one in this manner and another in that. 8 But I say to the unmarried and to the widows: It is good for them if they remain even as I am; 9 but if they cannot exercise self-control, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn
26 I suppose therefore that this is good because of the present distress that it is good for a man to remain as he is: 27 Are you bound to a wife? Do not seek to be loosed. Are you loosed from a wife? Do not seek a wife. 28 But even if you do marry, you have not sinned; and if a virgin marries, she has not sinned. Nevertheless such will have trouble in the flesh, but I would spare you.
Looking at verse 27, I guess that Paul was probably thinking of the persecution taking place and that which would still come. So maybe in cicumstances such as that, it was good to be single (although if one married it was ok). Perhaps those of us who are single in years to come may be able to speak more boldly about our (exclusive) faith as I forsee persecution on the horizon right across the world. Already in many places (China, India, muach of SE Asia, Arabic countries etc) the persecution is bad.
So, Paul did not have to worry about a wife or children - he could concentrate only on Gospel preaching.
Your thoughts??
7 For I wish that all men were even as I myself. But each one has his own gift from God, one in this manner and another in that. 8 But I say to the unmarried and to the widows: It is good for them if they remain even as I am; 9 but if they cannot exercise self-control, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn
26 I suppose therefore that this is good because of the present distress that it is good for a man to remain as he is: 27 Are you bound to a wife? Do not seek to be loosed. Are you loosed from a wife? Do not seek a wife. 28 But even if you do marry, you have not sinned; and if a virgin marries, she has not sinned. Nevertheless such will have trouble in the flesh, but I would spare you.
Looking at verse 27, I guess that Paul was probably thinking of the persecution taking place and that which would still come. So maybe in cicumstances such as that, it was good to be single (although if one married it was ok). Perhaps those of us who are single in years to come may be able to speak more boldly about our (exclusive) faith as I forsee persecution on the horizon right across the world. Already in many places (China, India, muach of SE Asia, Arabic countries etc) the persecution is bad.
So, Paul did not have to worry about a wife or children - he could concentrate only on Gospel preaching.
Your thoughts??
P
Hey I am also 37; never married; no kids. The main problem I have is that have been unemployed for the last 4 years, so I don't really have a life 
You really need cash to go out anywhere in my area. BUT I remain optimistic that I will one day meet someone sent by God and that He will also help me get employed again!
I have learned much these past couple of years, so maybe my enforced layoff was meant to teach me a bit about life? Fun Quest: does a man's height make a difference? Being rather short (about 5ft5 or just below that), all taller men seem to have partners. Am I imagining things?
Being single can be advantageous - as I discovered when I was laid off just over 4 years ago- no family to worry about!
Anyway, HI to all you single people out there!
God Bless
You really need cash to go out anywhere in my area. BUT I remain optimistic that I will one day meet someone sent by God and that He will also help me get employed again!I have learned much these past couple of years, so maybe my enforced layoff was meant to teach me a bit about life? Fun Quest: does a man's height make a difference? Being rather short (about 5ft5 or just below that), all taller men seem to have partners. Am I imagining things?
Being single can be advantageous - as I discovered when I was laid off just over 4 years ago- no family to worry about!
Anyway, HI to all you single people out there!
God Bless
R
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Hi, I am Heather and I am currently aged 36. Turning 37 in a couple of months and at the moment not looking foward to it. It's another year without someone in my life.......you get those periods...you know, where you dwell on it. YOu all know what I am talking about.
My life is fairly busy with a wonderful job, working near Prime Minister level in British Central Government - I work for Her Majesty's Treasury. ( If you still don't understand.....if I was working the same job in America - I'd be working for the Finance Secretary of State..... close to President Obama). Also, I keep busy through being a member of the Government music society, so I love to attend classical concerts etc, I also love Art very very much!! Love to socialise with friends and love to serve God above all in what He's called me to do.
It's hard not thinking about something you desire......and I find this a sensitive area in my life. I dont' understand why I am waiting this long, but to God (I pray it's His will, I pray I have heard right) it's just around the corner!!! Huge difference in our concept of timing right? Right!!! I know I am not at the stage of 'if I never get married, I'll be okay with that'.......so it's asking God to help me be content with where I am and what I have and not to make getting married into an idol.......so that I get distracted from fulfilling the purpose He has give me. WHo knows.....it could be that until I have completed certain tasks , it won't happen - so I am discerning of that. But it STILL HARD!!!! it's still frustrating at times!!!
It feels great when I am doing ministry, serving God to the full.....but those quiet moments when you are home alone.......or you are in the company of married couples or just people in relationships all around you.........IT'S HARD at times!!!
Anyway......it's nice that we can all encourage each other in this forum
My life is fairly busy with a wonderful job, working near Prime Minister level in British Central Government - I work for Her Majesty's Treasury. ( If you still don't understand.....if I was working the same job in America - I'd be working for the Finance Secretary of State..... close to President Obama). Also, I keep busy through being a member of the Government music society, so I love to attend classical concerts etc, I also love Art very very much!! Love to socialise with friends and love to serve God above all in what He's called me to do.
It's hard not thinking about something you desire......and I find this a sensitive area in my life. I dont' understand why I am waiting this long, but to God (I pray it's His will, I pray I have heard right) it's just around the corner!!! Huge difference in our concept of timing right? Right!!! I know I am not at the stage of 'if I never get married, I'll be okay with that'.......so it's asking God to help me be content with where I am and what I have and not to make getting married into an idol.......so that I get distracted from fulfilling the purpose He has give me. WHo knows.....it could be that until I have completed certain tasks , it won't happen - so I am discerning of that. But it STILL HARD!!!! it's still frustrating at times!!!
It feels great when I am doing ministry, serving God to the full.....but those quiet moments when you are home alone.......or you are in the company of married couples or just people in relationships all around you.........IT'S HARD at times!!!
Anyway......it's nice that we can all encourage each other in this forum
A
probsbly the problem is that we are not compatible, i mean whaat would change form our 20 to our 30s were us tthe same but older,,, nothing better or worst lets just asume that we need to start understanding that we will be alone. thats our mission the way the lord want it and the way we need to so it why force something fakeing love or interest because we think the time is runing out? its dificult to accept but its truth.
and well who am i to tell you stuff like this, you people cant be manipulated right? so do as you want.
and well who am i to tell you stuff like this, you people cant be manipulated right? so do as you want.
R
And God, who supplies seed for the sower and bread to eat, will also supply you with all the seed you need and will make it grow and produce a rich harvest from generosity. 2 Cor9:10
We will TRUST God for everything. I, though captured by the heart already, do not know God's plans... Give LOVE and you will receive LOVE. God bless!
We will TRUST God for everything. I, though captured by the heart already, do not know God's plans... Give LOVE and you will receive LOVE. God bless!
S
being single is irrelevant when there is peace and joy from within you. God's love is enough to make us complete. Having someone is realy great if the relationship starts off all for the right reasons,working out on which is pleasing to God. Our purpose in life isnt all about successful career,marriage, perfect getaways, bonding with friends, regular church service, outreach programs..and endless list of activities. It is bounded in the deep relationship with God that is reflected in the choices we make. Have a blissful day to everyone! Am just new in this site and am happy to go over the mesrages posted in here...
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hi, I'm 38yrs old never married and no children unless you count my dogs and cats and I live in Alabama. I had always thought I was just fine then my niece decided to put me on a dating site well let me tell you there are some winners there, kind of scarry. I would like to find someone but I wont comprimise my standards to have someone in my life. I know and trust in the Lord and I know if I am to meet someone then He will make a way. Hope everyone has a blessed day.