You’ve asked yourself this question over and over: why is God keeping me single? Maybe you’ve prayed for a relationship, but nothing has happened. You start to wonder if God has forgotten about you or if there’s some reason you’re meant to be alone.
God’s got a plan for you, even when it comes to who you end up with. I know waiting isn’t easy, but God is looking out for you. He wants what’s best and he knows what will make you happy. It may take time but have faith – he’s working behind the scenes to bring you the right person when the time is right.
Let Go of Expectations And Surrender To God’s Timing
God has a plan for your life, but it’s often not on your timeline. The desire to find a life partner is normal, but you have to release your expectations of when and how it should happen. Trust that God knows what’s best for you.
When you cling too tightly to your expectations, it’s easy to become impatient and frustrated. You start to doubt God’s goodness and sovereignty. But God sees the bigger picture – He knows your future spouse and is orchestrating events to bring you together at just the right time. He is keeping you single because He knows exactly who would be perfect for you and He’s working behind the scenes to make it all come together at the right moment.
Your job is focusing on being the best version of yourself. Surrendering to God’s timing is tough, I get it. But it really does make a difference when you choose each day to let go of your expectations and put your trust in him instead. He loves you and wants what’s best, so keep pursuing your purpose and investing in the people around you. Serve others with joy. As you do that, wanting a relationship will fade into the background, and before you know it, love will come when you least expect it.
Everything Happens For A Reason
God’s timing is perfect, even if we don’t understand it. Maybe right now you’re confused why you haven’t found the one or why previous relationships didn’t work out. But trust that God sees the bigger picture. He knows what’s best for you and is preparing you and your future partner for the perfect relationship at just the right time.
When God closes one door, He opens another. Don’t get discouraged if something didn’t work out the way you planned. It just means God has even better plans for you. He wants you to be fully dependent on Him. Sometimes, He removes distractions or unhealthy relationships from our lives so we can draw closer to Him.
What if now just isn’t the right time, though? What if you need to work on yourself for a bit? Because if you don’t love yourself, how’s anyone else going to love you? There’s always a reason for what happens, even when you can’t see it.
Make The Most of Your Singleness To Grow Closer To God
God wants you to take advantage of this single time in your life to really strengthen your relationship with Him. Spend some time reading the Bible, praying, and listening for what He has to say. Ask Him to show you the big dreams and desires He’s put in your heart. Think about what talents He’s given you and what really makes you happy. As you get closer to God, He’ll reveal His plan and purpose for your life.
Instead of always wishing you were in a relationship, shift your focus to becoming the person God wants you to be. Make time for your own interests and hobbies that really fuel your passion. You could travel, take a class about something you’ve always wanted to learn more about, or volunteer and mentor others. Get comfortable with who you are as one of God’s beloved kids.
Surround yourself with strong, faith-filled friends who love and support you. Let them speak truth and encouragement into your life. Serving others is a great way to take your mind off being single and wanting a relationship. Look for ways to use your time and talents to help people at your church or in your community.
God has you in this single season for a reason. Trust that He’ll bring the right person into your life at the right time, but for now, choose to make the most of this chance to grow closer to Him. Figure out your purpose and chase after your dreams. Become the man or woman He’s called you to be. Your single time can be a gift if you let God use it to really strengthen your relationship with Him.
