I used to feel silly when I would “pull the God-card” when asked “Why are you still single?” As if my response of “It’s not a part of God’s plan for me right now, so I’m learning to trust Him and praise Him in this season,” was inadequate or lame in someway. In the same way, I used to feel silly when I thought about if I was thankful for being single if the only reason I could think of… Read more »
Not only are their so many unique circumstances surrounding the ladies who answered the question “Why are you thankful for singleness?” but there are also many unique answers as well. I mean, sure, “I can have a better relationship with God,” and “I can get to know myself better,” are common themes through out the answers, but there is also so much more than that. So much honesty and thought have been put into these answers. I think it’s interesting… Read more »
Something I’ve loved about reading all these responses to the question “Why are you thankful for being single?” is that no two of us are in exactly the same circumstance. For instance, today we’re hearing from someone who just came out of a two year relationship, a teenager, someone whose love married someone else, someone who has gone through divorce… just to name a few! :D No two of our stories are exactly the same. There may be similar circumstances… Read more »
Last week I emailed those who are a part of the Joy Because Grace Newsletter and asked them if they’re thankful for being single. Their responses completely blew me away! I’m learning so much from them, and I hope you do too! :) Over the next few days and weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, you’ll be seeing several of these “Why I’m Thankful for Singleness” posts. I hope they inspire you to sit and think about if you’re thankful for… Read more »
Last Sunday I arrived at my church about 5 minutes after the service had started and the praise team was singing “Great are You, Lord.” I smiled to myself. Awe I love this song! We sang it at Declare! I slipped into a pew at the back and began to sing along. The sermon that day was about how God meets our needs. It was based on Matt. 6:25-34. Have you ever sat in a sermon where it feels like the pastor is… Read more »
“So Kara, do you have a boyfriend?” Someone might ask. “Nope!” I would cheerfully say with a smile. Or better yet– “I saw you with that guy the other day. Are y’all dating?” “Nope, we’re just friends.” Or my personal “favorite” — “Are you and so and so still dating?” “No… We never were dating.” Lol! I’ve been asked these questions so many times, my answers are now on auto-response it seems. *Chuckles* Sometimes it feels like we’re living in… Read more »
The following is a guest post by Stefani of www.wallsofhome.com My dear single girl friends, I see you being a bridesmaid, again. Watching as your friends get married, one after another. Spending time in an awkward threesome just because you want a little bit of “the old times” with your married friends. Wondering if it will ever be you. Or maybe you’re the hopeful 16 year old little sister, watching your older sister wait and wait as her friends get married and she… Read more »
The gate slammed shut right as my brother and I reached the front of the line. Four-year-old Kyle stuck out his lower lip and proceeded to grasp ahold of the gate, peering through the wires at the lucky kids who were already able to enter the gate and ride the fun Taz Swings at this Six Flags park. His brow furrowed and he begun to shake the gate as hard as his tiny arms could. “Let me in!” He pouted…. Read more »
Hey lovelies! :) As we’ve discussed before, praying for our future husbands is so important. I hope you’ve already read the posts on why, how, and what we should pray for our future husbands. {If not you can find their links below.} Well, today I’m so excited to announce a free eGuide I’ve put together for you that will provide you with 5 examples of how to pray scripture over your future husband. You most certainly don’t want to miss… Read more »
Confession: I’ve been single my whole life. Yup, you read that right. All of it. 20 years. No first date. No first time holding a guy’s hand. Nada. And it’s been really hard. I’ve wondered if maybe something’s wrong with me or if I’m not pretty enough or if maybe God just wants me to be single forever. Feelings of unworthiness would flood my heart and my mind, taunting me, causing me to doubt God’s love… I couldn’t hear God… Read more »
