Navigating The Holidays As A Single
Dear Christian Singles,
The holidays can feel extra challenging when you’re single, and let’s be honest—the holidays can feel lonely when your heart aches for someone to share them with.
But let me encourage you: God’s love is more precious than anything this world can offer.
His word says “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you” – James 4:8
Singleness is not a punishment but a sacred season to draw closer to God. His presence, peace, and unchanging love. The time of singleness is a beautiful gift of getting to intimately grow close to our Father in heaven without the distractions or other obligations such as spouses or children. I know that the desire of a spouse may seem so strong right now, but trust me when I say that one day when you are married, and have children running around, you will look back on these years with fondness.
You will look back at these years of freedom, of growth, of the ability to be spontaneous and to adventure and think back to the good ol days. I don’t think their is one season that os better than another, but it is about embracing every season for all that it is and remembering that “We are not promised tomorrow”, and so we are to live each day with everything we have and embrace all that it is. Today is a gift! Tomorrow is not promised. So live today, love today, and enjoy today!
Remember:
“The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in Him.” – Lamentations 3:24
Rather than dwelling on what we don’t have, reflect on the abundance of God’s blessings. His love is constant, His joy is your strength, and His plans for you are always good. You are seen, valued, and cherished by the Creator of the universe. His love fills every longing and brings peace to every heart. This season, rest in the truth of His everlasting care.
Rather than looking at this holiday season as a burden, look at it as a blessing! Hug your family, embrace your friends, find joy in the little moments and enjoy this holiday season for all that it is.
“I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.”– Jeremiah 31:3
So often I think we want to be in a preferred season when the season we are in right now is such a gift from heaven. To fill this season with love from our father, with the joy of our friendships, with the hope of eternity and with the peace that surpasses understanding.
Jesus is more than enough! Let us be remembered of the reason for this holiday season
– the birth of a king!
He is the reason we celebrate! For unto us a saviour is born, and that is worth celebrating!
Written By Michelle Apples
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