The holidays are upon us, and the chances of a single gal being cornered
by well-meaning relatives and lovingly interrogated about the status of
her love life are . . . about 100 percent!
Do you go to church with any single adults? Hopefully these ideas will foster a stronger connection between unmarried people and their local congregations.
Yesterday, I went on record to say that I do not believe in pursuing guys (was that a gasp I heard?). Yes, you might want to sit down for this. Today, I’m giving you the final four reasons I have given God control of my love life.
Call me crazy, but I do not believe in pursuing guys. That's right. I have given God control of my love life, and today and tomorrow, I want to tell you why.
The evening passed remarkably fast, leaving fond memories and dirty
dishes. As we cleaned up, we agreed this was one of our best Valentine’s
Days. By turning our attention from ourselves, we became vessels to
demonstrate the love of God in a practical way to others. There was
nothing particularly heroic about this event. We didn’t solve the
problems of the world. We simply gave away a small amount of time and
material resources to surprise and delight others.
Some women are so needy for attention and affirmation that they cling to men like plastic wrap to a piece of raw meat. But women who try to quench their neediness through relationships with men are usually left feeling parched and dry.
This morning I've been contemplating another aspect of Jesus' adult life that I don't often hear mentioned—the fact that He remained single. Through all the challenges of work and ministry, through all His testings and trials, He never knew the comfort, encouragement, and support that a mate might have provided.
"Mr. Right When You Need Him" promises to be a woman's consistent supporter in an inconsistent world, her number-one protector, and her first and foremost fan. And that is the desire of a woman's heart, isn't it?