WHAT IF YOU HAVE A DESIRE TO GET MARRIED BUT GOD’S PROVIDENCE CALLS ON YOU TO BE SINGLE?
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Daily Devotions
Average reading time is about 5 and a half minutes
I believe some are called to serve God as single men and women. Jesus acknowledged this when He said that some are born eunuchs (referring not only to men, but to singles), some are made eunuchs, and some choose to be eunuchs. God says there are people who serve Him best in their singleness, foremost among them being Jesus.
There are other examples in the Bible. Daniel and his friends, for instance, were made eunuchs after being carried off to Babylon. They served God powerfully, even influencing nations, despite the fact they could never marry.
The apostle Paul was single, choosing that life so he could serve God more effectively. His advice to others was, “I say to the unmarried and to the widows: It is good for them if they remain even as I am; but if they cannot exercise self-control, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion” (1 Corinthians 7:8, 9).
If you are in the place where you’re wondering if the single life is what God has in mind for you or whether you should get married, don’t worry about it. If God wants you to be with someone, He’s going to work it out. “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:6).
Instead, pray, “Lord, I’m yours. I’m willing to wait for the right person—or no person.” While you wait, have peace and do whatever God gives you to do, whether it’s work, education, or serving Him in your local church. Do that with all your heart, and see if He doesn’t surprise you with something.
Desires are normal; it’s natural for every healthy male and female to feel a longing for the companionship of the opposite sex. That doesn’t necessarily mean you should follow that desire. Our desires should be controlled and directed. Patiently trust in the Lord.
KEY BIBLE TEXTS
For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it. Matthew 19:12
Bible Study / Daily Devotional
Daily Devotions
Average reading time is about 5 and a half minutes
I believe some are called to serve God as single men and women. Jesus acknowledged this when He said that some are born eunuchs (referring not only to men, but to singles), some are made eunuchs, and some choose to be eunuchs. God says there are people who serve Him best in their singleness, foremost among them being Jesus.
There are other examples in the Bible. Daniel and his friends, for instance, were made eunuchs after being carried off to Babylon. They served God powerfully, even influencing nations, despite the fact they could never marry.
The apostle Paul was single, choosing that life so he could serve God more effectively. His advice to others was, “I say to the unmarried and to the widows: It is good for them if they remain even as I am; but if they cannot exercise self-control, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion” (1 Corinthians 7:8, 9).
If you are in the place where you’re wondering if the single life is what God has in mind for you or whether you should get married, don’t worry about it. If God wants you to be with someone, He’s going to work it out. “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:6).
Instead, pray, “Lord, I’m yours. I’m willing to wait for the right person—or no person.” While you wait, have peace and do whatever God gives you to do, whether it’s work, education, or serving Him in your local church. Do that with all your heart, and see if He doesn’t surprise you with something.
Desires are normal; it’s natural for every healthy male and female to feel a longing for the companionship of the opposite sex. That doesn’t necessarily mean you should follow that desire. Our desires should be controlled and directed. Patiently trust in the Lord.
KEY BIBLE TEXTS
For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it. Matthew 19:12
WHAT IF YOU HAVE A DESIRE TO GET MARRIED BUT GOD’S PROVIDENCE CALLS ON YOU TO BE SINGLE?
Bible Study / Daily Devotional
Daily Devotions
Average reading time is about 5 and a half minutes
I believe some are called to serve God as single men and women. Jesus acknowledged this when He said that some are born eunuchs (referring not only to men, but to singles), some are made eunuchs, and some choose to be eunuchs. God says there are people who serve Him best in their singleness, foremost among them being Jesus.
There are other examples in the Bible. Daniel and his friends, for instance, were made eunuchs after being carried off to Babylon. They served God powerfully, even influencing nations, despite the fact they could never marry.
The apostle Paul was single, choosing that life so he could serve God more effectively. His advice to others was, “I say to the unmarried and to the widows: It is good for them if they remain even as I am; but if they cannot exercise self-control, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion” (1 Corinthians 7:8, 9).
If you are in the place where you’re wondering if the single life is what God has in mind for you or whether you should get married, don’t worry about it. If God wants you to be with someone, He’s going to work it out. “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:6).
Instead, pray, “Lord, I’m yours. I’m willing to wait for the right person—or no person.” While you wait, have peace and do whatever God gives you to do, whether it’s work, education, or serving Him in your local church. Do that with all your heart, and see if He doesn’t surprise you with something.
Desires are normal; it’s natural for every healthy male and female to feel a longing for the companionship of the opposite sex. That doesn’t necessarily mean you should follow that desire. Our desires should be controlled and directed. Patiently trust in the Lord.
KEY BIBLE TEXTS
For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it. Matthew 19:12
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