"Single" is a bad word

"Single" is a bad word. Single is muttered under the breath. Single is a lonely ride. Single is feeling less worthy somehow. Single is not fitting in. Single is hurtful. Single is alone and on your own. Single is isolating. Single is scary. Single is not a blessing.

Have you heard it before? Have you felt that before? Do you think "single" is a bad word? I want to share some words of wisdom with you, not my own but the Apostle Paul's, he says:

1 Corinthians 7:32 -35 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. But a married man has to think about his earthly responsibilities and how to please his wife. 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. 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.

WOW! Have you ever thought of singleness in this way? Singles can totally be devoted to the Lord. Singles can do the Lord's work with out restrictions and distractions. I know it can seem overwhelming at first, but your singleness is a blessing! God has a purpose for you, He loves you and He wants the best for you.

"Single" is a bad word, comes from a deep sense that we should all be married. In fact, with over 50% of marriages ending in divorce (including Christian Marriages) then a some point there a lot of singles out there. Don't get me wrong I'm not anti-marriage, I'm just pro-singleness.

I want to say to you there is nothing wrong with being married and there is ABSOLUTELY nothing wrong with being single. I encounter so many who think "single" is a bad word, I just want to shake them and say, "Singleness is a Blessing!"

Don't miss the blessing the Lord has for you by being consumed with your singleness. EMBRACE YOUR SINGLENESS, ENJOY IT, BECOME A VESSEL FOR THE LORD, SERVE HIM, LOVE HIM, DEVOTE YOURSELF TO HIM.

I'm not telling you will never be lonely, sad or wish for a companion...I understand those feelings. What I'm saying is don't dwell on it. If your lonely call a friend, call me. If your sad go and serve somewhere like church, a homeless shelter or a nursing home. If you wish for companionship, build relationships with people, restore relationships with your family or offer your neighbor a meal. Just remember, you might feel lonely, but YOU ARE NEVER ALONE!

If you are single, I ask you to take a step of faith and join CPC's The Breakfast Club beginning September 27th at 10 am at Christ Point Church. We will examine together all the "BLESSINGS OF SINGLENESS".