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Re-Colored BlogI thrive on inspiration, encouragement, words of affirmation, and quality time. Although I am fortunate enough to have a great circle of friends, there are times where I long for companionship and I wander, “Is there something wrong with me?” “Do I need to do something else Lord?” Because it seems like the one thing I long for (companionship) others get it with ease. But, isn’t that how it always works? We have to find a way to be ok without it, before we can appreciate having it.
I have spent many nights crying out to God to be ENOUGH for me and I can testify that he has filled that void. There are times, where I have that pang of loneliness, but it no longer takes over my life, and I am thankful for that.
I like this video, because it reminds me, that wherever I find myself in life, that I am right where God wants me to be, and if i want God’s best for my life, then I have to be ok with being single. As soon as I accepted that, I have found such peace in my spirit and while being single, I have been blessed to do many great things for the Lord.
It’s not often that I hear that I am doing a good job, but in my heart I know that everyday I am striving to be better than the day before. I know that I fall short, but I thank God for giving me the strength to carry on, and I know that I have a heart that was repaired by God to love again!!!
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As I read your post, memories came back of my struggles with being single. As the years passed, I asked God what was wrong with me. And it did not help that my family whispered statements like, “Too bad she NEVER got married.” I was determined that I would be content in whatever state The Lord had me in and that He would be enough. I began to disciple young ladies in my church and on my job and mentor my nieces. I took several seminary classes. Contentment began to flood my heart and spirit and I found myself planning for my life as a single woman. And at 39 years old, I married my husband. Today we celebrate 24 years of marriage!! Look up, seek Him and He will write your life story.
Thank you for your encouraging words. The struggle is real, as I’ve talked to you several times about it. But I have a peace that I have never felt before in regards to this situation and I’m so thankful.