When My Singleness Held Me Back From Joy

9/28/2018

For as long as I can remember, I’ve dreamed of being a wife and mom. I’ve held this desire in my heart with hope for many years, looking forward to the day that I become Mrs. Somebody.

I’ve dreamed of making a home with someone, being a support and encouragement to him, and doing life together for God’s glory.

I’ve waited on God to bring us together. I’ve prayed for a godly man.

But at one month from my 27th birthday, I’m single, never even having had a boyfriend.

Still single. Still waiting. Still praying. Still hoping. Still dreaming.

I trusted in Jesus as my Savior at a young age, and all through my growing up years, I continued to follow Jesus.

But as I entered into my twenties, there were several years when I struggled with a deep discontentment and lack of joy.

I'm sharing about this time when my singleness was holding me back from joy, and how I experienced freedom in Christ, over at heatherlobe.com as part of Freedom Stories.

If you're a single girl, or are struggling with discontentment with the season you're in, I'd love to encourage you:

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2 Comments

Rachel McGinley link

12/24/2018 09:05:59 am

Wow. You’re writing has so much depth. I recently read the Singleness blogpost because I’m also struggling, however, after reading it, I am SO encouraged! I’m 22 years old and I get told I’m young and have so much ahead of me and whatnot, but with my desires of wanting to share and walk with Jesus with my future spouse is such a dream. I’ve been having a hard time trusting his timing, trusting that there is someone better as I’ve been attracted to quite a few godly men, all so different and during different seasons. It’s hard to have good guy friends when your single. It’s hard to break the habit of comparison. Anyways thanks for being vulnerable and sharing.

Jessica Faith link

1/10/2019 10:12:57 am

Rachel, thanks for commenting! I'm so glad this post encouraged you. I can relate to so many of your feelings. Yes, being single can be hard, but it is wonderful that as a young woman you are learning to trust God in this.

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