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Questions from Bible Readers: Single Life
How many times has someone tried to set you up on a date so you could find "your other half"? Or kept making comments about how lonely you must be by yourself? God knows how you feel on your good days and your bad days. Through His Word, He offers practical insight for making your life tremendously satisfying and fulfilling right now.
How can I resist the pressure to be sexually active?
• Determine to obey God completely—even when you're tempted. Joshua 7
• Ask for God's strength. Psalm 103
• Be wise, and look for friends to support you. Ephesians 6:10-20
• Respect God's good gift. James 1:12-18
• Remember God rewards righteousness. 2 Peter 2:7-9
How can I feel whole when the world sees me as half?
• Let God stick up for you. Psalm 23
• Remember God gives you freedom to soar. Isaiah 40:21-31
• Hang out with people who can manage bad press. Philippians 1:12-30
How can God use me as a single woman?
• Remember he used Miriam as a prophet and worship leader. Exodus 15:19-21
• Trust God's strength—not your own. Judges 6; 7
• Be a clear thinker. 2 Samuel 20:14-22
• Ask God how you can serve him! Malachi 3:16-18
How can I tell the difference between good ambition and self-centeredness?
• Look at your motives. Genesis 11:1-9
• Shift your thinking to an eternal perspective. Mark 8:34-38
• Use Scripture as a check. Hebrews 4:12, 13
What should I look for in a future spouse?
• Look for qualities you could live with the rest of your life. Genesis 24
• Look for a man who treasures you. Song of Solomon 1
• Look for someone who's able to give and receive love—long term. 1 Corinthians 13
• Look for a man who's sacrificial. Ephesians 5:21-33
Sometimes I really want to be married. How can I deal with those times?
• Remember God holds your future in his hands. Jeremiah 29:10-14
• Consider your current status a sacrifice for your faith. 1 Peter 3:13-18
• Find your heart's home. Psalm 84
How can I overcome my feelings of loneliness?
• Ask God to provide family members. Psalm 68:4-6
• Realize loneliness is common to all humans. Matthew 26:36-46
• Focus on the One who will never leave you. 2 Timothy 4:16-18
• Enjoy the company of Christ. Revelation 3:20-22
• Take your pain to God. Psalm 22
As a single parent, is it all right for me to date? Should I wait until my children are grown?
• Put your fears in God's hands. Isaiah 51:12-16
• Consider the end result. Daniel 12
• Let love for God and your children determine your choices. 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17
I like being single. Is that normal?
• God wants you to be content where he puts you. Numbers 11
• God needs people who can give their all to their work. Nehemiah 4; 6:15, 16
• God wants you to humbly enjoy your life. Romans 14:1-12
• Sure. Paul liked it, too. 1 Corinthians 7:29-35
How can I best relate to my married friends?
• Realize you have plenty to offer in any relationship. Romans 15:1-6
• Don't flirt with a friend's spouse, for any reason. Ephesians 5:1-5
• Remember envy builds walls; love breaks them down. 1 John 4:7-12
What if I'm longing for children?
• God can handle your strongest emotions. Jeremiah 20:7-18
• God hears your prayers. Daniel 10:2-19
• Welcome and love the children you encounter now. Matthew 18:5
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