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Ok... I have to say that for all of you who are claiming that the rapture is coming on a certain date--Jesus even said that NO ONE KNOWS, so stop trying to figure it out or claim it, as that wasn't the question the woman had in the first place. I myself am 40 years old and made the mistake of choosing my best and not God's best at 37 when I got married. I don't want to go ahead of God in that category again, but God doesn't tell you that he is going to bring your mate to you. If you desire to have a relationship that possibly leads to marriage, then you must put yourself out there. Hiding inside your house and isolating and praying for God to bring them is not going to happen--or I should say, in VERY rare cases where it happens to be the plumber who is a strong Christian and you hit it off...lol. Anyway, what I'm trying to say is that I understand that when you get older you tend to become more of a homebody, but God gave us relationship--relationship with him, with ourselves, and with each other. We were not meant to spend our lives alone. So get out there, go to Christian dating sites, go to singles mingles for your age group through church. Go to co-ed Bible studies where you can meet others. Take walks in the park where you know there are other people your age. THEN God will guide you thru the weeds to help you choose who is the right one for you, and you may have to do some picking in the meantime. It is also up to you to listen to him and watch for what red flags there are, if any. Go get 'em and blessings!
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Hmmmm, I dunno about that. I can't find that in scripture. I think God does supply our needs Psalm 23:1 etc but yeah I am single and it used to bother me more than it does now. Honestly, tho it gives me more time to seek God and He does say Seek Ye First His Kingdom and His righteousness and everything else will be added (cf Matt 6:33). Let God reveal it to you who He has for you. That's what I believe. 
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Hmmmm, I dunno about that. I can't find that in scripture. I think God does supply our needs Psalm 23:1 etc but yeah I am single and it used to bother me more than it does now. Honestly, tho it gives me more time to seek God and He does say Seek Ye First His Kingdom and His righteousness and everything else will be added (cf Matt 6:33). Let God reveal it to you who He has for you. That's what I believe.
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The life of the single can be a lonely life, weather you have never married, widowed, or divorced. I am divorced twice and it isn't something that I am very proud of. You waiting for the right one is the way to go for sure and I wish you all the happiness in the world. I am about convinced that God has a plan for me and he has my life all worked out. I tried things my way and ended up with a cheating husband with bi-polar and another husband that moved out when I was at work after 2 years of marriage. The life of the divorced can make you feel like a second rate citizen but that is a lie that the devil will use to try to keep you further from God. My chains are gone, I have been set free, my Savior has randsomed me. Thank you JESUS!!!
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Addressing the issue of "leaving your house to get groceries" in the metaphorical sense...
I think what 1still_waters was probably getting at (correct me if I'm wrong, Stilly) is that God isn't going to drop your mate down on your doorstep, have them ring the bell, and wear a big sign that says "I'M THE ONE!!" What He probably WILL do, is lead the person to be at places you might be - church, work, the grocery store, etc - and go from there. And since he/she is still not going to be wearing a big sign that says "I'M THE ONE!!", it's probably a good idea to talk to new people, just in case.
I think what 1still_waters was probably getting at (correct me if I'm wrong, Stilly) is that God isn't going to drop your mate down on your doorstep, have them ring the bell, and wear a big sign that says "I'M THE ONE!!" What He probably WILL do, is lead the person to be at places you might be - church, work, the grocery store, etc - and go from there. And since he/she is still not going to be wearing a big sign that says "I'M THE ONE!!", it's probably a good idea to talk to new people, just in case.
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I've read here of those not waiting on the Lord and what's happened. First off, sorry you have to feel the way you feel but I KNOW there were some good things from that time , use them, even thread , for rest of your life. How? God, and, for those searching for a mate, stop! It's not going to happen that way, at least not how God wants. I encourage those longing for a mate to give that thought in private to God, cry with tears that mean something, but are not mean, then... FORGET ABOUT IT, just go BOLDLY about your life setting goals pleasing to him. (Ehameless plug: see my thread on 'goals' now a hot topic in another ' Christian Single' s' thread Be hold too, Still_ water mentioned the grocery store ! Yes, and, go on days of a major sporting time like NBA b-ball championship Or World Series, cuz a lot of guys are watching the game while their girl is shopping at the mall Or buying groceries. guys, you listening???? Just, ultimately, FOLLOW GOD, the Lord leads. Five cents, please. ;-)
Be hold too, Still_ water mentioned the grocery store ! Yes, and, go on days of a major sporting time like NBA b-ball championship Or World Series, cuz a lot of guys are watching the game while their girl is shopping at the mall Or buying groceries. guys, you listening???? Just, ultimately, FOLLOW GOD, the Lord leads. Five cents, please. ;-)