For me I guess it's to have more freedom to do the things of God that I want.
-without having someone to ask.
2007-10-27 17:05:44 · 21 answers · asked by ? 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well, dear one - I am single, never married, for 44 years.
As I approach the ravages of aging from my permenant disability and many illnesses... living everyday in physical pain... no earthly husband - nor other human on earth in love with me... the possibility that I could be greatly DIScouraged about being single would seem to be a tremendous possibility...
Yet this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope - the lovingkindnesses of the Lord - NEVER - FAIL.
I am in a position to be TOTALLY dependant on God, my Husband. (Isaiah 54:1-5)... and I get to see miracles that people claim no longer occur.
I get to see tumors completely disappear - in days.
I get to see financial provision - simply appear out of nowhere.
I get to see hearts changed.
I get to see storms heal the land and bring the overflowing abundance - and seas never ever calm made slick as glass at the name of Jesus.
I get to witness stupendous protection and to see straight out of the scripture miracles occur.
I get to walk with angels and learn that my body will be left behind on the corruptible earth when my Husband calls me into His Mansion... and live in a new body He creates for me - without pain, lonliness, disease, tears... forever and ever and ever.
I will never know the joy of giving birth - but there are dozens of kids that have called me "Moma-_" thru the years. Many have their own kids now.
I get to know the true power of my blessed God and Savior... many miss that.
...When I get frightened - I just have to be patient. He always answers my prayers.
...When I get lonely - all I have to do is remember the earthly men in my past.
(Talk about your quick antidotes!)
I do not have the freedom to go wherever I want - when I want.
I am bound in this life by health and finances.
But when you seek first the Kingdom - and His righteousness - Your needs are met - and your wants are HIS.
The up side is all the way up.
The up side trancends the atmousphere.
The up side is eternity upon eternity in the preesence of unprecedented LOVE.
Heaven with Him is the upside.
Lord, come soon.
Peace.
2007-10-28 14:29:01 · answer #1 · answered by Depoetic 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The up side is that you get to serve the Lord without distraction.
If one is not happy single they wont be happy married.
See 1 Corinthians 7 it is a good passage that talks about the benefits of being single.
2007-10-27 18:58:59 · answer #2 · answered by encourager4God 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I like the way the Bible with the New Living Translation answers this question. 1 Corinthians 7:32-35
32 I want you to be free from the concerns of this life. An unmarried man can spend his time doing the Lord’s work and thinking how to please him. 33 But a married man has to think about his earthly responsibilities and how to please his wife. 34 His interests are divided. In the same way, a woman who is no longer married or has never been married can be devoted to the Lord and holy in body and in spirit. But a married woman has to think about her earthly responsibilities and how to please her husband. 35 I am saying this for your benefit, not to place restrictions on you. I want you to do whatever will help you serve the Lord best, with as few distractions as possible.
The up side is pleasing the Lord with your availability. Few distractions. \o/
2007-10-27 18:13:03 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 7⤊ 0⤋
You have the freedom and opportunity to serve God without distraction or other responsibilities. You can devote your whole heart and soul to God and serving Him.
2007-10-27 17:20:28 · answer #4 · answered by BrotherMichael 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Staying single
2007-10-27 17:10:05 · answer #5 · answered by God is love. 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It beats the downside of being a single separated from God.
2007-10-28 08:00:39 · answer #6 · answered by *DestinyPrince* 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
As a single woman it’s easy to feel all alone even in a crowded room of many other singles. I was such a woman for over 20 years of my adult life. But I was determined not to let it get the better of me. There’s more to life than men, and by focusing on those other things, I maximized my life as a single woman. Here are my suggestions for living that life.
1) Know who you are - One of my favorite verses is in Zephaniah 3:17 which says, “He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.” When we get a picture of just how precious we are to God, we can’t help but enjoy life. Life is worth living because He is worth living for. 2) When we get to the “I should be married by now” stage, it’s easy to compare ourselves to others. But God created you uniquely and He has given you specific gifts that you can use to touch other people’s lives. Don’t wait for God to bring a man into your life to “complete” you. You are already complete if you are a child of God. 3) You are single today because He wants you to be. There are some things in life that you can only accomplish in this particular season of life. For me, it was missions trips -- one every year -- to South Africa, to Honduras, to Mexico. I used my gift of vocal music and reached out to many in need of Jesus. I couldn't have done that if I had the responsibility of a husband. When God called Moses to speak to Pharaoh about releasing the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, He asked Moses to use what was already in his hand, his staff. He didn’t ask Moses to use something he didn’t have. What's in your hand? What are your strengths? What are the special gifts that God has given you that you could use today to bless somebody? 4) Have a great support network - "No man (or woman) is an island." God has brought some wonderful people into my life, all of whom play different roles. I have an accountability friend who keeps me on track by asking me the hard questions, I have a ministry friend who plays a role similar to mine in her church, and I have many friends with whom I can just have fun and be myself. And, I still have these same friends even though I am now married! I also have a couple of close guy friends. Our relationships are so secure that we know there will never be anything more to our friendship; they are “safe” guys. I have found it helpful to understand a male’s perspective on many things I may be dealing with in my life. And boy, what I have learned from these friendships have allowed me to be a better wife now.
5) Have fun - My last Valentine’s Day as a single woman, my friends and I decided we would have a girls' night at my place for all our single sisters. We had a lot of fun making the invitations (so much fun that I’ve found a new hobby of making cards!) and planning the menu, decorations and so on. Of course, we all still have “down” days and we have to allow yourself to go through them. But don’t stay there. Watching soppy love movies or reading romance novels simply doesn’t help, so stay away from those. Here are some things you could do instead: Have a girls’ night ; Enjoy a regular “pamper yourself” day; Find a hobby; Aim to meet one new person every week; Travel; Attend a women’s conference; Get some exercise; Give your hand a go at different things if you’re unsure of your place in God's kingdom. Look for opportunities to serve people and to serve God. In the meantime, if God happens to bring alongside you someone who seems to be running at the same pace and direction as you, that’s awesome! But if not, keep serving anyway. The Bible says that when we get to heaven we will have to give an account for what we did with our time, so let’s make the most of every day.
2007-10-27 17:30:02 · answer #7 · answered by Jacqueline C 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
More time to know God and His will.
2007-10-28 03:53:26 · answer #8 · answered by Sun Valley 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, for one thing I don't have to have a spanking from a wife every now and then.
I Cr 13;8a
2007-10-27 22:23:10 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
freedom...whoa...oh oh...freedom. Freedom to be all that God created me to be. I am his child. I am female, Iam goddess...I am.
2007-10-28 07:12:22 · answer #10 · answered by midnite rainbow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋