We must purpose to make the most of our singleness by living in the present, neither the future nor the past. We must be all we can be and celebrate life now. We must be vibrant, alive and full of energy and stop wasting time. It is so easy for singles to fantasize, put all dreams on hold or see singleness as a second class status and think that living begins only when I'm married but Phil 4:11 states "I have learned to be content in whatever state I am." This should be the mindset of all singles.
When you are in a passionate relationship with God, he will carry you through every step, stage and facet of life. Don’t put off living. If you can buy a house, do it, if you can get an education, go for it, if you can change careers or even start a business, now is the time. It's easier now because you don’t have any encumbrances that come with marriage. There as many advantages to being single but we only focus on the advantages of marriage, which for many is only sanctified sex, but there are still 23hrs and 53 minutes left in a day.
What are the advantages of singleness? You have no strings attached. You can relocate and travel the world. This is the time to examine yourself and ask, what can I do while I am single to be the best me I can be. Don’t sacrifice your entire future for the pleasure of the moment by going with someone you know you are not compatible with just to not be single anymore, and don't sacrifice your present for the future either by not moving on with your life while waiting for Mr. or Miss. Right.
By Cheryl Martin
As preached at Set The Captives Free Church
Edited by Susan Majek
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