Comments on: Content but not Complete – Part One http://ylcf.org/2007/02/content-but-not-complete-part-one/ YLCF Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:22:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Content but not Complete, Part One | Young Ladies Christian Fellowship http://ylcf.org/2007/02/content-but-not-complete-part-one/#comment-12044 Content but not Complete, Part One | Young Ladies Christian Fellowship Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:36:42 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2007/02/content-but-not-complete-part-one/#comment-12044 [...] read original comments here [...] [...] read original comments here [...]

]]> By: Ana http://ylcf.org/2007/02/content-but-not-complete-part-one/#comment-5369 Ana Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:29:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2007/02/content-but-not-complete-part-one/#comment-5369 Wow!! Well said, thank you for what you have said and reminded us of! Oh how the Lord used you to bring comfort, peace and joy to my heart! Thank you so much! Wow!! Well said, thank you for what you have said and reminded us of! Oh how the Lord used you to bring comfort, peace and joy to my heart! Thank you so much!

]]> By: Alex Chediak http://ylcf.org/2007/02/content-but-not-complete-part-one/#comment-3145 Alex Chediak Fri, 23 Feb 2007 05:06:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2007/02/content-but-not-complete-part-one/#comment-3145 Jeannie,<br/><br/>This is well-written. It is great for women to be writing and talking to other women about this issue. Jeannie,

This is well-written. It is great for women to be writing and talking to other women about this issue.

]]> By: Samantha http://ylcf.org/2007/02/content-but-not-complete-part-one/#comment-3130 Samantha Tue, 20 Feb 2007 20:22:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2007/02/content-but-not-complete-part-one/#comment-3130 Jeannie,<br/>Thank you ever so much for this!!<br/>I'm single with no future relationship in sight and I'm 21 1/2. I know exactly what you mean about the intense and growing desire to get married and have children ourselves...... I feel that way moreso every year!<br/>Sometimes it's discouraging to think of being "30" and still single. But if I remind myself that the Lord is in control of my life and He has the perfect plan for me.... I have a feeling of Peace and I know it's from Him. I definitely want Him to orchestrate my life and not worry too much about the future. I know He has put this desire in me to have a family of my own and He'll work it all out in His timing and in His Way.<br/><i>"We need to learn to embrace the temporary as temporary, neither fretting at our current state nor stubbornly deciding it will never change. Because it probably will change, putting us in the place God designed for women from our creation – by a man’s side."</i><br/>Amen!!! I couldn't agree more! Jeannie,
Thank you ever so much for this!!
I’m single with no future relationship in sight and I’m 21 1/2. I know exactly what you mean about the intense and growing desire to get married and have children ourselves…… I feel that way moreso every year!
Sometimes it’s discouraging to think of being “30″ and still single. But if I remind myself that the Lord is in control of my life and He has the perfect plan for me…. I have a feeling of Peace and I know it’s from Him. I definitely want Him to orchestrate my life and not worry too much about the future. I know He has put this desire in me to have a family of my own and He’ll work it all out in His timing and in His Way.
“We need to learn to embrace the temporary as temporary, neither fretting at our current state nor stubbornly deciding it will never change. Because it probably will change, putting us in the place God designed for women from our creation – by a man’s side.”
Amen!!! I couldn’t agree more!

]]> By: Anonymous http://ylcf.org/2007/02/content-but-not-complete-part-one/#comment-3102 Anonymous Wed, 14 Feb 2007 23:13:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2007/02/content-but-not-complete-part-one/#comment-3102 Awesome, Jeannie. You hit the main points that willhelp us single in our journey onward with the King. I really think singleness is a time to spiritually mature and draw closer to the Lord while we don't have a spouse to worry about~ Awesome, Jeannie. You hit the main points that willhelp us single in our journey onward with the King. I really think singleness is a time to spiritually mature and draw closer to the Lord while we don’t have a spouse to worry about~

]]> By: Meriwether http://ylcf.org/2007/02/content-but-not-complete-part-one/#comment-3093 Meriwether Tue, 13 Feb 2007 21:46:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2007/02/content-but-not-complete-part-one/#comment-3093 I was once given a bit of very good advice. Instead of worrying about 'finding' a husband, getting married, being single, etc...Love God and others so much till there is no room for loneliness, bitterness, discontent, or doubt about your single state to creep in. There are so many people who need help(widows, orphans, the elderly, the lonely & sad) till we singles have enough to do without worrying about marriage. If marriage is His plan for you, it will come in His time, not yours. God blessed us with hearts that never run out of room in their love for others and hands to help the sick and needy. As the Bible says, "Whatsoever thy hand finds to do, do it with all thy might." I was once given a bit of very good advice. Instead of worrying about ‘finding’ a husband, getting married, being single, etc…Love God and others so much till there is no room for loneliness, bitterness, discontent, or doubt about your single state to creep in. There are so many people who need help(widows, orphans, the elderly, the lonely & sad) till we singles have enough to do without worrying about marriage. If marriage is His plan for you, it will come in His time, not yours. God blessed us with hearts that never run out of room in their love for others and hands to help the sick and needy. As the Bible says, “Whatsoever thy hand finds to do, do it with all thy might.”

]]> By: Anonymous http://ylcf.org/2007/02/content-but-not-complete-part-one/#comment-3092 Anonymous Tue, 13 Feb 2007 07:05:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2007/02/content-but-not-complete-part-one/#comment-3092 Dear Jeannie,<br/> Your piece refreshed me so much! It's one of those occasions where it seems to be just for me. <br/> You are so honest, and so 'right on'!<br/> Thankyou a thousand times,<br/> JT Dear Jeannie,
Your piece refreshed me so much! It’s one of those occasions where it seems to be just for me.
You are so honest, and so ‘right on’!
Thankyou a thousand times,
JT

]]> By: April http://ylcf.org/2007/02/content-but-not-complete-part-one/#comment-3091 April Tue, 13 Feb 2007 02:21:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2007/02/content-but-not-complete-part-one/#comment-3091 I think this subject is ignored far too often. I'm looking forward to what you will write for us, Jeannie.<br/><br/>(Lovely picture, by the way. :-)) I think this subject is ignored far too often. I’m looking forward to what you will write for us, Jeannie.

(Lovely picture, by the way. :-) )

]]> By: Rebecca http://ylcf.org/2007/02/content-but-not-complete-part-one/#comment-3090 Rebecca Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:03:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2007/02/content-but-not-complete-part-one/#comment-3090 Thanks so much Jeannie. I'm one of those single ladies past the early 20s. All of my friends are married. Most of them have children. I've been learning a lot lately about being "called to be single." At least I know that is what I am called to right now. I wish that I had come to that realization a lot sooner. I feel like I wasted the last few years waiting around... I'm so anxious to read the rest of what you have to say. Thanks for talking about this!!!!! Thanks so much Jeannie. I’m one of those single ladies past the early 20s. All of my friends are married. Most of them have children. I’ve been learning a lot lately about being “called to be single.” At least I know that is what I am called to right now. I wish that I had come to that realization a lot sooner. I feel like I wasted the last few years waiting around… I’m so anxious to read the rest of what you have to say. Thanks for talking about this!!!!!

]]> By: Anonymous http://ylcf.org/2007/02/content-but-not-complete-part-one/#comment-3089 Anonymous Mon, 12 Feb 2007 23:20:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2007/02/content-but-not-complete-part-one/#comment-3089 Jeannie,<br/><br/>Great article!! Thank you!! In the depths of my heart, I believe God is calling me to marriage-- to serve a husband and children-- but sometimes when I feel discouraged, I do what you said: stubbornly and frustratedly throw up my hands in fear, hurt, and confusion. Thanks for the reminder to embrace my singleness today, but to still hold hope that it is temporary. :-) Life's such a balance sometimes, isn't it? Balancing our attitudes without becoming lukewarm. ;-)<br/><br/>Blessings,<br/>LM Jeannie,

Great article!! Thank you!! In the depths of my heart, I believe God is calling me to marriage– to serve a husband and children– but sometimes when I feel discouraged, I do what you said: stubbornly and frustratedly throw up my hands in fear, hurt, and confusion. Thanks for the reminder to embrace my singleness today, but to still hold hope that it is temporary. :-) Life’s such a balance sometimes, isn’t it? Balancing our attitudes without becoming lukewarm. ;-)

Blessings,
LM

]]> By: Katie http://ylcf.org/2007/02/content-but-not-complete-part-one/#comment-3088 Katie Mon, 12 Feb 2007 19:47:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2007/02/content-but-not-complete-part-one/#comment-3088 Wow Jeannie! I have read the article in Boundless before, and it totally changed my mind about singleness and marriage. <br/>I am so happy you are writing about this subject. So many women today take the "easy road" of claiming a life long calling to singleness, simply because they havent enough gumption to admit how deeply they do truly want marriage.<br/>Its time to break the myths that surround singleness, and open the door to serving Christ in whatever season of life you're in with a grateful and content heart!<br/>I'd highly recommend any women (whether single or not) visit www.reviveourhearts.com. Its a radio ministry that focuses on womens issues, and the host Nancy Leigh Demoss is a single women herself. Her teachings have inspired me greatly (although I'm not single)! Wow Jeannie! I have read the article in Boundless before, and it totally changed my mind about singleness and marriage.
I am so happy you are writing about this subject. So many women today take the “easy road” of claiming a life long calling to singleness, simply because they havent enough gumption to admit how deeply they do truly want marriage.
Its time to break the myths that surround singleness, and open the door to serving Christ in whatever season of life you’re in with a grateful and content heart!
I’d highly recommend any women (whether single or not) visit http://www.reviveourhearts.com. Its a radio ministry that focuses on womens issues, and the host Nancy Leigh Demoss is a single women herself. Her teachings have inspired me greatly (although I’m not single)!

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