THE JOY OF BEING SINGLE
If you are presently single, enjoy your freedom! It’s a gift from God. These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. John 15:11
God created us for fellowship and He knows our inherent desire to be in a relationship with another person. But until God brings us that person, we need to enjoy fellowshiping with other singles. As a single person, we have the incredible freedom to pick up at the last minute and do whatever we want: go for a hike, a bike ride, bowling, fishing, dinner or a movie.
If you are interested in finding other singles to fellowship with, a good resource is singles�?groups. Find the one that suits your interests and needs. Some singles join a group solely for companionship doing activities like camping, hiking, bike riding, skiing, etc. Yet other singles join Christian groups because they want to grow in their relationship with Jesus. Don’t be fooled, however, into joining a group just because they call themselves Christian. Check it out first.
There are a lot of Christian singles�?groups that can meet your needs, but you first have to do a little research. One of the best ways to check out a group is to learn about their activities. Look to see what the focus of the group is. Fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Philippians 2:2
Do they value a relationship with Jesus? Do they pray? Do they have Bible Studies? Is the focus on finding joy through Jesus or finding joy through dating and relationships?
You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. (Psalm 16:11)
Without Jesus as the foundation, you’ll be unable to find joy in being in a relationship with another person. What makes us think that if we are not happy being single, that we will be happy in a relationship? What happens when you bring two people together who aren’t happy in themselves is that you get a recipe for disaster. It would be better to stay single.
If God does bring someone into your life, ask yourself these questions: Does this person love Jesus? Is this person obeying God and the Bible? Is my relationship with Jesus enhanced or hampered by this person?
If God doesn’t bring you someone into your life, that means He is still working out His will in each of your lives before He brings you together. In the meantime, enjoy the simplicity of being single and have fun fellowshiping with others.
Being single means:
�?Making your own decisions
�?Travelling where you want
�?Doing what you want
�?Staying as long as you want
�?Hanging out with friends
�?Having quiet time with God
Yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me.�?BR>John 16:32
Sandi Livingston
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