I met a single lonely woman today. She said she had no one to share the burdens of her heart with. If you feel like you too are a lonely single woman, you’re not alone. According to a Duke University study, 25% of the US population feels like they have no one with whom to share their pains of life. The vast majority of these folks are…you guessed it: lonely single women and men. Why am I not surprised?
Single Lonely Woman Meets Jesus
The woman I met recently lost her boyfriend. Since she was not close to her family members or anyone else, she was keeping all of her heartache and lonliness to herself. Can you believe she had never heard of Jesus?
When I explained to this lonely woman about Jesus’ love for her, and that she could go to Him with all her hurts and burdens, she readily accepted the promises of His word.
Let’s face it, as Christian singles, we sometimes feel isolated and alone, with no one to really take care of us. Whether you are a single lonely woman or guy, remember God’s promises that we can go to Him at anytime, about anything. If we only believe, we will find relief at the foot of His cross.
Bible Verse of Day:
Come unto me, all you that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:26
Are you a Christian with something to share about a single lonely woman?
Posted: Single Moms, Singles Ministry, Lonely Woman, Single Dads, Christian Social Networks, Bible Verse of Day, Uncategorized Tags: Lonely Women, Matthew 11:26
I meet so many Christian singles who have a distorted view of marriage and singleness. Somehow many singles have gotten it into their heads that marriage is THE biggest goal to achieve, while singleness is looked on as less desireable.
Unfortunately, a lot of Christians’ thinking about singleness and marriage is reinforced by our church culture. For example, while the greatest missionary in history, the Apostle Paul, was single, many modern day mission boards and churches exclude ministerial candidates unless they are married. Singlehood definitely takes a back seat to married life in the churches.
Of course, this line of thinking is completely assinine and unbiblical, especially in light of our Bible verses of the day found in 1 Coriinthians 7: 32-34:
“I want you to live as free of complications as possible. When you’re unmarried, you’re free to concentrate on simply pleasing the Master. Marriage involves you in all the nuts and bolts of domestic life and in wanting to please your spouse, leading to so many more demands on your attention. The time and energy that married people spend on caring for and nurturing each other, the unmarried can spend in becoming whole and holy instruments of God.”
How Single Christians Distort Singleness and Marriage
Having a distorted view of singleness and marriage can cause you to lose your joy in the Lord, as well as your contentedness with life in general. What exactly is a distorted view of singleness and marriage? Honestly ask yourself the following questions to see where you stand:
- Do you feel you are incomplete or abnormal as long as you remain single?
- Do you feel that marriage, meeting Mr. or Mrs. Right, will solve all your problems in your life?
- Have you been so self-absorbed with seeking a soulmate for marriage that you have neglected friends, family and fellowship with other believers?
- In your singleness, are you pursuing marriage more than God? (Ouch!)
If you answered any of these questions in the positive, you have an unhealthy view of singleness and marriage.
As singles seeking the Lord over this issue, covenenant with Him in prayer to begin seeing your singleness and marriage as He does. The important thing to remember is that our Heavenly Father did not sanction marriage as the only way to live, or singleness as second best lifestyle.
Are you a Christian singles with a different view of singleness and marriage?
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Posted: Christian Marriage, Single Dads, Bible Verse of Day Tags: marriage, singleness, Christian singles, single Christians, singlehhod, single woman, Bible verse, 1 corinthians 7
Christian teens love dating and
Myspace, and they also have sex just as frequently as their non-Christian teen friends. Ouch! Like salmon swimming against the current, Christians teens who are serious about Jesus are also in battle for spiritual survival. The bottom line here: Christian Teens struggle just like adult single Christians.
Christian Teen Advice Lacking
One of my friends who ministers to Christian Teen girls and boys recently lamented: “Christian teens are confused. They get preached to endlessly about things like courtship and dating, and the dangers of having sex before marriage, but have little real leadership by example from those at home or in the church. No wonder a large number of Christian teens get discouraged, and leave the church when they go to college.” Hello!
If you are a Christian teen (or older Christian single) who feels like you really blew it with God, and don’t know where to turn, remember the Heavenly Father is always willing to accept you where you are (1 John 1:9). You can also go to Him 24/7. Really.
There are also many Christian teen ministers and other older singles who would be more than willing to talk to you about whatever ( and we mean whatever) you wish. Sometimes just talking about our problems can help us.
The following are some places Christian teens can go to find free, anonymous help:
Christian Teen Hotline: (1-800-394-HOPE) (USA)
Kids Free Help Line: 1-800-551-800 (Australia)
The Samaritans: 0845 7 909090 (United Kingdom)
www.SeekGod.org (links to international Christian teen resources)
If you are a Christian teen/Christian single girl or guy who doesn’t feel like speaking with someone, but would like to make a secret confession, or just write about how you feel, you can e-mail us on this site.
Bible Verse of the Day
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11
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