The Spoken Word

Why Am I Still Single . . .

Isaiah 40:28:31 - Jeremiah 29:11

Being single can sometimes be one of the greatest challenges life could ever offer us.  However, I have found that some of our greatest challenges often become our greatest testimonies.  Did you know that as long as you have a relationship with God, you can be single and whole?  Those of you that desire companionship sometimes look at being single as a glass half empty instead of half full.  God is sending a word today to those that are struggling with being single.  I pray in these next few minutes you will find a comforting word and most of all…...Hope.

The scripture says in Isaiah 40:28-31 -  Do you not know?  Have you not heard?  The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall;  but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Here the key verse is :  but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength.  In the King James Version it states – those who wait on the Lord…At times we all may get into a situation where it is just hard to wait.  But God is sending us hope by letting us know through HIS Word that there is victory in our waiting.   The word “wait” means “to remain” or “to be ready”.  Here in this text we read where even the strongest people struggle with waiting.  I submit to you this day, that once we began to realize that God is the source of our strength, then we will know that He and He alone is the strength of our life.  That strength is what holds us.  In the 29^th verse it says he gives strength to the weary and increases power of the weak.  Praise God – that is a promise!!   

I speak from experience – I use to get weary from the fact that I’m still single.  Yes I would sometimes question God as to why haven’t I married yet.  Why aren’t I experiencing the joy of marriage?  Have you ever had questions like that?     As I began to grow in God and strengthen my relationship in Him I began to realize that – I’ve got to learn to be content right where I am. I didn’t settle on the fact that I might not marry – but the fact that I am trusting God with my life.  The scripture says in Philippians 4:11 – whatsoever state I find myself in – there I will be content.  Dear Friend, we have got to learn to rest in Him….Trust Him………….let’s not get impatient.  There are people today who couldn’t bear the thought of waiting – and married the wrong person.  Let’s not do that.  Let’s wait on God for who He has for us.    Some may think well, I’m 30 years old now, I’m 45 years old.  Soon I won’t be able to bear children. I want to enjoy my mate while I can.  Wait!! Stop!   What’s wrong with those statements?!!   

Do you realize that no matter what questions you ask – you still have to “wait” on God’s timing?     

My Sister, My Brother – God has the ability to stop time.  God is outside of time.  Therefore if He chooses to allow someone to come in to your life at the age of 45 – He has the power to allow you to enjoy the best days of your life.   However, you must wait on Him.

Singles, while you are waiting…..why not let God satisfy you?  The only way this can happen is that you totally surrender your thoughts and will to him.  Yes, we may desire the “physical”, but God is saying, let ME satisfy you.  We desire to be intimate with someone, but God is saying not until you’ve been intimate with me.  Many of you are looking around for the “right one”, but let me encourage you today – look to Jesus.  Amen!!

There is a scripture that I want to leave with you – and every time you feel that “loneliness” or feel like you need to question God about your singleness.  The scripture says:  For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.  My friend, this is God’s word to you.  He already has the blueprint of your life.  He already has the plan for your life.   Don’t move ahead of the plan……….rest right where you are.  I promise you that God is perfect, His way is perfect, and he knows exactly what he is doing.  Trust Him.  Wait on Him.

Perhaps you have real concerns about this and want me to agree with you in Prayer -- The Bible says in Matthew 18:19 "That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven."  Your heart issues are important to God. Let me agree with you according to God's word for strength and victory.  As long as we pray according to God’s Will – He said he will hear us. Remember, God can feel your concern and hurts. 

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Sunday, June 25, 2006