Have you ever wondered what your focus should be while waiting?
A biblical perspective can be found in 1 Corinthians 7:34-35.
It reads: “An unmarried woman or virgin is concerned about the Lord’s affairs: Her aim is to be devoted to the Lord in both body and spirit. But, a married woman is concerned about the affairs of this world–how she can please her husband.”
The other day, I had a conversation with a married friend about how our devotion time had changed since getting married and having children. Though we care for the things of the Lord, we felt there was little time for anything else.
Though a single woman can have a busy life too, taking care of her children ( if she’s a single mother or taking care of a sick loved one.) Scripture say’s she will have more time than a married woman for the things of God like: reading, studying God’s Word and praying more.
When I think back to my single season, it was those ‘lonely nights’ that I developed an even closer relationship with God. Instead of feeling sorry for myself, I fed my spirit with the Word and prayed for His continued strength to wait for a Godly mate.
Ladies, it’s your lonely nights that God will also use to MAKE YOU into the woman He needs you to be to fulfill His good purpose in you as a single and later as a wife!
Right now….How is your heart right?
To care for the things of the Lord the way 1 Corinthians 7:34 describes, contentment is key. For a heart that is not content about their singleness can easily be distracted and lead away from the things that please God.
Here are a few questions to ponder upon.
- Do you cherish the time you now have with the Lord?
- What does caring for the things of the Lord look like to you?
- How do you think staying pure is caring for the Lord?
- Are you emotionally and spiritually ready to give of yourself and time to care for the needs of a husband and family?
Final words of Encouragement
While caring for the things of the Lord, TRUST HIM with the cares of your heart knowing that He is aware of them for His desire towards us is to give us the desire of His heart at the right time.
He is your GOOD, GOOD Father.
Tanika Chambers
“Helping you navigate the season of singleness one day at a time.”