God's timing never ceases to amaze me! This past Tuesday I attended a bible study with two of my best friends here at school; it was hosted by the home church of my friend, Nyasha. She had told me prior to our attending that the bible study was centered around dating and relationships. This of course intrigued me; it's always refreshing for me to hear how the biblical ideals of dating differ from the secular (i.e. dating with the intent of marriage, saving ones self for marriage, etc.). I show up to "The Loft" expecting to receive lessons on how to conduct myself in a relationship and maybe get a few tips from the professionals (married folks), but low and behold the lesson for this evening was on singlehood.
I know, God's timing is incredible!
A huge point made by Pastor Herb was that singlehood is a gift from God. For some reason, when he said this my mind just seemed to explode. I sometimes find that I'm lonely and I then think that a relationship would solve that problem. I mean, with a boyfriend I'd have someone to talk to, someone to hang out with, someone to think about and have think about me. Life would just be absolutely perfect! Right?
But what I (foolishly) don't always remember is that I'm never alone. I have someone that I can talk to at any second of the day. I have someone who is always by my side. I have someone who longs for me to think of nothing but Him and is constantly thinking of how much He loves me. How amazing is that? To think that the Creator of everything I have ever seen and will ever see loves ME. It's one of those things that is so hard to wrap your mind around, but it's true!
So, singlehood is a gift from God. As a girl who had been in a relationship for the last 5 years this seemed more than a little strange to me; and I imagine it would seem strange to many other people my age, but the more Pastor Herb spoke the more I understood. He explained that we as Christians need to trust in God's timing, we need to stop trying to control our own lives (love lives included) and rely on His plan. When someone is single they can more easily focus on the voice of God and what He may have in store for them. Pastor wasn't dissing relationships or marrige; God clearly supports marriage if it is of Him, but he was sure to emphasize that we should wait for the right person. Christians aren't called to casually date and throw themselves towards any willing suitor, but they are instead called to wait. Waiting can be a hard task, especially on days when I do feel lonely or just simply long for someone who is more than just a friend, but I am so excited about this season of my life! I'm excited that God is calling me to serve. I'm excited that He may be preparing an amazing man for me. A man who is absolutely in love with Him. And yes, I am also excited with the idea of waiting. For during this time of waiting I know He will not only do great things through me, but He will also be preparing me for whatever and whoever may lie ahead.
Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:14
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