"It Is Not Good That Man Should Be Alone: God's Design for Companionship"

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Supporting Verse:
"And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him."
Genesis 2:18 (KJV)
This title reflects the biblical truth that God designed companionship and partnership ,especially in the form of marriage, as part of His original plan. It affirms that being single forever is not necessarily God’s intention for everyone, and that He places people together with purpose.
 

TabinRivCA

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Agree, and I'm twice a widow but if I was looking I'd be on Christian Mingle, e-Harmony and involved in volunteer work at my local church. Dating sites have produced many couples I know of, and confessing Mk 11:23-24 and believing God's goodness helps.
Mark 11:23-24 describes the power of faith in prayer and its ability to overcome obstacles. It emphasizes that if one believes they will receive what they ask for in prayer, they will have it. The passage uses the imagery of a mountain being moved to illustrate this point, highlighting the potential for seemingly impossible requests to be answered through faith.
I'm not necessarily addressing this to you, just my thoughts on the subject😊
 
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Agree, and I'm twice a widow but if I was looking I'd be on Christian Mingle, e-Harmony and involved in volunteer work at my local church. Dating sites have produced many couples I know of, and confessing Mk 11:23-24 and believing God's goodness helps.
Mark 11:23-24 describes the power of faith in prayer and its ability to overcome obstacles. It emphasizes that if one believes they will receive what they ask for in prayer, they will have it. The passage uses the imagery of a mountain being moved to illustrate this point, highlighting the potential for seemingly impossible requests to be answered through faith.
I'm not necessarily addressing this to you, just my thoughts on the subject😊


Thank you for sharing your heart ,your perspective is full of wisdom and faith. I truly admire how grounded you are in scripture and how you've chosen to keep serving and believing in God's goodness, even after such deep personal loss. Mark 11:23-24 is a powerful reminder of what faith can do, and I agree God honors those prayers spoken with belief. Whether through dating sites, church involvement, or simply walking in obedience, I believe He continues to write beautiful stories in His perfect timing. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts—it’s encouraging. 😊
 

Suze

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Agree, and I'm twice a widow but if I was looking I'd be on Christian Mingle, e-Harmony and involved in volunteer work at my local church. Dating sites have produced many couples I know of, and confessing Mk 11:23-24 and believing God's goodness helps.
Mark 11:23-24 describes the power of faith in prayer and its ability to overcome obstacles. It emphasizes that if one believes they will receive what they ask for in prayer, they will have it. The passage uses the imagery of a mountain being moved to illustrate this point, highlighting the potential for seemingly impossible requests to be answered through faith.
I'm not necessarily addressing this to you, just my thoughts on the subject😊
❤️ I'm very sorry for your loss and I hope u have many happy memories of your loved ones .
 

Lynx

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Supporting Verse:
"And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him."
Genesis 2:18 (KJV)
This title reflects the biblical truth that God designed companionship and partnership ,especially in the form of marriage, as part of His original plan. It affirms that being single forever is not necessarily God’s intention for everyone, and that He places people together with purpose.
Howdy and welcome to the forum.

There is also what Paul said about the benefits of being single. Marriage is also not God's plan for everyone.
 

Suze

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Its why in CIA and etc they isolate people to break them. We were never meant to be alone. The effects of prolonged isolation leads to mental illness and a damaged soul.
Yes I agree . I had an unpleasant childhood , was an only child in a foreign country with two parents that were not the type to have children . I felt very afraid and isolated , physically and emotionally . When things did change for the better the damage had already been done and I never got any help . So I was numb and anti social for a very long time . In my late twenties I realised that none of it was my fault and God called me out . Since He saved me from myself and taught me about love I'm in a much better place . It took His intervention though , I'm very grateful to Him and to all the lessons that He taught me . Even our dark times r times for learning .
 

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Yes I agree . I had an unpleasant childhood , was an only child in a foreign country with two parents that were not the type to have children . I felt very afraid and isolated , physically and emotionally . When things did change for the better the damage had already been done and I never got any help . So I was numb and anti social for a very long time . In my late twenties I realised that none of it was my fault and God called me out . Since He saved me from myself and taught me about love I'm in a much better place . It took His intervention though , I'm very grateful to Him and to all the lessons that He taught me . Even our dark times r times for learning .
Oh dear I understand what you have been through. thank God for our Christ who offered us This chance to enjoy love.
 
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Howdy and welcome to the forum.

There is also what Paul said about the benefits of being single. Marriage is also not God's plan for everyone.

You're right—Paul does speak about the benefits of being single. In 1 Corinthians 7:7-8 (KJV), he says:
"For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that. I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I."

Paul acknowledges singleness as a gift from God, just as marriage is. He continues in 1 Corinthians 7:32-34, explaining that the unmarried can focus more on the things of the Lord, while the married must also care for the things of the world and their spouse.

So yes, marriage isn’t God’s plan for everyone. What matters most is being content and faithful in whatever season we’re in, whether single or married. Both are honorable callings, and each has its own purpose in God’s kingdom.
 
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You're right—Paul does speak about the benefits of being single. In 1 Corinthians 7:7-8 (KJV), he says:
"For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that. I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I."

Paul acknowledges singleness as a gift from God, just as marriage is. He continues in 1 Corinthians 7:32-34, explaining that the unmarried can focus more on the things of the Lord, while the married must also care for the things of the world and their spouse.

So yes, marriage isn’t God’s plan for everyone. What matters most is being content and faithful in whatever season we’re in, whether single or married. Both are honorable callings, and each has its own purpose in God’s kingdom.
Paul also says to stay in the state you were when you were called (same chapter, verse 24)...

Brothers and sisters, each person, as responsible to God, should remain in the situation they were in when God called them.
 
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Yes I agree . I had an unpleasant childhood , was an only child in a foreign country with two parents that were not the type to have children . I felt very afraid and isolated , physically and emotionally . When things did change for the better the damage had already been done and I never got any help . So I was numb and anti social for a very long time . In my late twenties I realised that none of it was my fault and God called me out . Since He saved me from myself and taught me about love I'm in a much better place . It took His intervention though , I'm very grateful to Him and to all the lessons that He taught me . Even our dark times r times for learning .
Awwwww.. I am sorry you were so isolated. I imagine The Lord will let you use that to help others who feel isolated. Its just like something I went through, I am helping someone with Church hurt.
 

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Paul also says to stay in the state you were when you were called (same chapter, verse 24)...

Brothers and sisters, each person, as responsible to God, should remain in the situation they were in when God called them.
I do not believe that 'calling' in this passage - and, more specifically, 'wherein he is called' in verse 24 - is being applied with regard to the time of salvation; rather, it is about [whatever] God has called you to - in terms of your "gifts" and 'station' in life - what God gave you and what He wants you to do with it.

Also - as a side note - I do not believe that God commands anyone saved as a child to never marry as an adult.
 

GaryA

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When reading about this subject in the Bible, one must be careful to separate "what God says" (commandment) and "what Paul says" (advice) and treat each accordingly. And, I am not trying to "downplay" what Paul says - it is good advice, no doubt, if God had him write it. I am only saying - there is a significant difference between 'commandment' and 'advice'.
 

TabinRivCA

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Paul also says to stay in the state you were when you were called (same chapter, verse 24)...

Brothers and sisters, each person, as responsible to God, should remain in the situation they were in when God called them.
I never noticed that verse before, it is research worthy, lol. Btw, do you have a panel for 1 Cor 7:24, that would be interesting😇
 
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I never noticed that verse before, it is research worthy, lol. Btw, do you have a panel for 1 Cor 7:24, that would be interesting😇
I am pretty sure I do not, and will very seriously consider it for my next panel!

And in honour of your desire to see more male figures in my designs, I will look into that as well
.:D
 

TabinRivCA

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I am pretty sure I do not, and will very seriously consider it for my next panel!

And in honour of your desire to see more male figures in my designs, I will look into that as well .:D
Oh goody, looking forward to it (not too old looking, lol)🙏
 
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Key word 'too' old like Methuselah, lol, but nice looking like M's gal selections. 100% on your comment👍😂
I have been busy today trying to catch up with my panel's thread... so I got up to the end of July of '23;
there are not as many from August, about ten from September, half as many from October, etc, so I feel
hopeful to get to the end of the year soon LOL. 2024 has quite a few but I will look at them when I get there...