Single people who suffer from anxiety attacks know how much it can affect their dating relationships and self-esteem. I should know because I used to suffer anxiety attacks for years myself.
I remember one night being at the movies with my new date, when a terrible anxiety attack came over me. I started sweating, and my heart felt like it was jumping out of my chest.
Because I was too embarrassed to let my date know what was going on, I suffered silently all by myself, feeling like such a loser. Does any of this sound familiar?
Dealing with Anxiety Attacks
Single Christians who have anxiety disorders/attacks often feel fearful about sharing their problem with others, which only makes this kind of phobia worse. Some questions that actually went through my mind were:
- Will I ever be able get another a date since I suffer from panic/anxiety attacks?
- If I do get a date, do I tell my dating partner that I struggle with anxiety attacks?
- When do I tell them about my anxiety attacks, and how?
- If I do share about my anxiety attacks, will I lose my girlfriend?
- Am I crazy and/or lacking in faith because I get anxiety attacks?
- Why does God allow my anxiety attacks to occur?
Dear friend, if you are one of those folks who suffer from anxiety attacks, please know that there is hope. The Lord promises in our Scripture of the day-
“I Will Never Leave You Nor Forsake You.” Hebrews 13:5.
When you suffer an anxiety attack, you can go to the Lord, and get comfort. Your Saviour feels your pain, and will work with you to heal your anxiety attacks. Sure, He could heal you immediately, but He may want to increase your faith and strength as He walks you hand in hand through this. Okay?
Quote of the Day:
“When we reach the end of our strength, wisdom, and personal resources, we enter into the beginning of His glorious provisions.”
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Happy Father’s Day all! I want to especially send out a holler to all those Christian single parent dads who sacrifice daily for the sake of their children. You know the ones I am talking about: They put their own romantic aspirations on hold in order to take care of a thousand other responsiblities. Like single moms, your job is never done. But today we want to applaud who you are, and what you mean to us. Do you hear the clapping?
Listen, I know Father’s Day is not a real happy day for lots of singles. Sadly, some of us had fathers who were abusive and mean, or never expressed love. Not even a hug! Others, like myself, had wonderful dads who were always there when we needed help or encouragement. Only problem is, they’re not here today so we can’t celebrate Father’s Day with them and let them know all over again how much we love them. I miss you daddy!
Heavenly Father’s Day
No matter what you’re feeling today about Father’s Day, the neat thing is that there is a Heavenly Father who loves you right where you are! Whether you are a single Christian father struggling with the daily duties of parenthood, a single person with painful memories of a bad dad, or a guy or gal just missing your father, our Heavenly Father will never let us down. We can go to Him with all of our burdens (Psalms 55:22), and He will never let us fall. Sometimes singles can feel so alone in the world, especially without the support of loving parents. But Psalm 27:10 promises: “When my mother and father forsake me, then the Lord will take me up.” We can count on the words of God because He is faithful.
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Some dating Christian singles I have spoken with recently have put a unique spin on Mary Winkler’s confession that she murdered her husband, Matthew Winkler. Congregants of the Fourth Street Church of Christ in Selmer, Alabama, found Winkler shot dead with a bullet hole in his back.
Our interesting conversation centered around a comment a church attendee made about the couple who was married 11 years: “They were a good Christian family. They always seemed happy.”
One single Christian woman offered, “This woman had everything we pray about having. She had a husband, three beautiful children, a home and a ministry. I guess the grass is not always greener on the other side.
Another single guy stated “What are we as single Christians supposed to think when we hear of crazy stuff like this that is happening? And how about those divorce rates (45%) that are no different from those of non-Christians? I want to get married, but I don’t want to end up like that.â€
Christian Dating Lessons
Some neat things came out of our Christian singles small group talk, and we thought of sharing them with you as gentle reminders:
- Getting married does not guarantee happiness. Yes, a Christian marriage can be wonderful, but sorrows and worldly concerns will come to you (1 Cor. 7:32-35).
- Whether married, dating or a eunuch, the joy of the Lord is our real strength and hope (Nehemiah 8:10). Another person, no matter how gorgeous or sweet, cannot provide all our needs.
- Learn to be content in your present single state, and delight in your Jesus (Phil 4:12, Psalms 37:4). Your God knows what you need, and will give them to you as you give Him first place in your life (Matt. 6:33). In the meantime, wait on God and serve others in a local ministry, have fun and relax!
- If you are a single Christian dating someone you met through an online Christian matchmaking site, or even the local supermarket, surround yourself with many Godly and discerning counselors (Prov. 24:6). They may very well protect you from a fate like Matthew Winkler’s. Christian singles groups and church small groups are a great place to get sober (and sometimes unwanted) advise.
So you’re a Christian single in hopes of getting married? Have these sad events in Alabama caused you to rethink your views on Christian dating and marriage? Feel free to share your thoughts.
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