Love Letters for SinglesНамуна

THE GIFT

 ‘Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.’ Jeremiah 33:3 (NKJV)

The season of singleness is often described as the 'wait'. It is a season in life in which you wait on God to meet the right person; that is, someone who shares your values and overall goals in life. Unfortunately, if not handled right, 'waiting' can sometimes attract idleness, unwanted public opinion, distractions, and other things that can make this season unfruitful and unfulfilling. A lot of people are also held captive to fear, worry and anxiety in this season. These emotions make it difficult to embrace singleness productively. What makes things worse is that sound, godly advice and guidance for singles can be few and far in between.   

However, I have come to know from experience that this season is a gift. A gift that must be valued and used as a tool to discover and live out purpose! It is therefore important how we approach and use such a gift. We should see this season as valuable time. This time can be used to strengthen our prayer lives and communion with God; to heal from broken relationships and traumas of the past; to discover new things about ourselves and our potential; to be a blessing to others around us and sow the right seeds, and more. What is God telling us to do? How can we use our time and resources to further His Kingdom? Using the time wisely prepares us adequately for all that is to come!

The enemy knows the gift of this season. He revels in getting us discontented, impatient and discouraged when things don't go the way we had hoped. Satan wants to distract us from purpose. He knows that if we come into certain truths, we will be set free from whatever is holding us down in this season. When we live every day and every moment the way God intended, we will live fulfilled lives. It's time to take a stance and reclaim this season with boldness and purpose! 

JOURNAL: 

You can use this prayer as a guide as you begin your journey to wholeness and discovery:

'Lord, I thank you for the life you have given me. I am grateful that I am alive and I am loved by you. Help me to see all the things you have for me in this season, and help me to walk in the purpose that you have for me. I choose  to delight myself in you, and trust that you will  grant me my heart's desires, in accordance to your will. In Jesus' name, amen!