Comments on: Seasons of Singleness – Part One http://ylcf.org/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/ YLCF Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:52:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Another Anonymous http://ylcf.org/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-12561 Another Anonymous Sun, 19 Dec 2010 23:35:55 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-12561 Very interesting article. Trust me even in other "seasons" it doesn't get easier. I'm nearly 50 and I've been divorced for over 20 years. I never dreamed I'd still be single at this time, and yeah I tried all the stuff the world advises us to do...only to wind up feeling worse. It's true, there is no other thing to do but wait on the Lord. I'm glad to have read this article to remind myself of this. If God wills for me to find a husband at my "later" season of life, then it will happen, if not then not. Very interesting article. Trust me even in other “seasons” it doesn’t get easier. I’m nearly 50 and I’ve been divorced for over 20 years. I never dreamed I’d still be single at this time, and yeah I tried all the stuff the world advises us to do…only to wind up feeling worse. It’s true, there is no other thing to do but wait on the Lord. I’m glad to have read this article to remind myself of this. If God wills for me to find a husband at my “later” season of life, then it will happen, if not then not.

]]> By: Anonymous http://ylcf.org/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-10394 Anonymous Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:37:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-10394 I know that this post is over a year old, but I needed to reply to this post as it has been a blessing to me. I just turned 30 and have struggled with the "death" of my dream to be married. Many do suggest that you should be happy all by yourself, while coming home to yourself daily, enjoying your career all by yourself, spending precious moments all by yourself, but yet these well meaning people are married and are in no hurry to give up their spouses. However, Anonymous post helped me to realize that the struggle that I am having emotionally with singleness is nothing new and that opening my options and waiting on Gods timing is essential. I really appreciate her last part that gives insight into the real deal of marriage, the part that the fairytale stories fail to mention. Thank you as I wait on God's timing. I know that this post is over a year old, but I needed to reply to this post as it has been a blessing to me. I just turned 30 and have struggled with the “death” of my dream to be married. Many do suggest that you should be happy all by yourself, while coming home to yourself daily, enjoying your career all by yourself, spending precious moments all by yourself, but yet these well meaning people are married and are in no hurry to give up their spouses. However, Anonymous post helped me to realize that the struggle that I am having emotionally with singleness is nothing new and that opening my options and waiting on Gods timing is essential. I really appreciate her last part that gives insight into the real deal of marriage, the part that the fairytale stories fail to mention. Thank you as I wait on God’s timing.

]]> By: Anonymous http://ylcf.org/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-5374 Anonymous Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:38:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-5374 Thank you so much for that post, Elisabeth! I'm only 18, but your post spoke to me very profoundly. Recently, I've been going through a very trying time with regard to singleness. It's a VERY long story, but let's just say that I tend to try to cover up my emotions. Note to self: That doesn't work! <br/>Thank you again for your wonderful post! Thank you so much for that post, Elisabeth! I’m only 18, but your post spoke to me very profoundly. Recently, I’ve been going through a very trying time with regard to singleness. It’s a VERY long story, but let’s just say that I tend to try to cover up my emotions. Note to self: That doesn’t work!
Thank you again for your wonderful post!

]]> By: Mamselle Duroc http://ylcf.org/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-5350 Mamselle Duroc Mon, 11 Feb 2008 01:14:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-5350 Thanks for the beautiful post!<br/><br/>I'm on the verge of eighteen years old. I haven't been waiting as long as some girls, but several of my friends just my age have recently been married... and I don't even have a fellow!<br/><br/>I'm still very young, and haven't been experiencing the feelings of waiting for long, but it can be painful no matter what your age. Your post was beautiful and most timely in bringing things back into perspective. Thanks for the beautiful post!

I’m on the verge of eighteen years old. I haven’t been waiting as long as some girls, but several of my friends just my age have recently been married… and I don’t even have a fellow!

I’m still very young, and haven’t been experiencing the feelings of waiting for long, but it can be painful no matter what your age. Your post was beautiful and most timely in bringing things back into perspective.

]]> By: Anonymous http://ylcf.org/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-5346 Anonymous Sun, 10 Feb 2008 19:18:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-5346 Thank you, Elisabeth, I really needed that right now. :) Thank you, Elisabeth, I really needed that right now. :)

]]> By: Erin http://ylcf.org/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-5345 Erin Sat, 09 Feb 2008 21:49:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-5345 Possibly this post wasn't something I wanted to hear, but I definatly needed to hear it.<br/><br/>Thank you for such an honest and helpful post. Possibly this post wasn’t something I wanted to hear, but I definatly needed to hear it.

Thank you for such an honest and helpful post.

]]> By: Jennifer http://ylcf.org/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-5344 Jennifer Sat, 09 Feb 2008 19:11:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-5344 I came across your blog and thank you so much for sharing this one with us..it was a blessing..I too am waiting on my future mate and im 23 and reading your blog inspired me with how to feel in the mean time while waiting and praying..stop by my blog anytime..thank you dear sister..god bless<br/>jennifer I came across your blog and thank you so much for sharing this one with us..it was a blessing..I too am waiting on my future mate and im 23 and reading your blog inspired me with how to feel in the mean time while waiting and praying..stop by my blog anytime..thank you dear sister..god bless
jennifer

]]> By: Millie Jo http://ylcf.org/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-5343 Millie Jo Sat, 09 Feb 2008 07:00:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-5343 MMMmmm. Isn't it sweet to be with Jesus when we are lonely?!! He satisfies those deep places I doubt a man could. I'm still hoping for "someday," but if someday never comes, Jesus is so sweet I don't even think I care! MMMmmm. Isn’t it sweet to be with Jesus when we are lonely?!! He satisfies those deep places I doubt a man could. I’m still hoping for “someday,” but if someday never comes, Jesus is so sweet I don’t even think I care!

]]> By: Kristy Howard http://ylcf.org/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-5341 Kristy Howard Fri, 08 Feb 2008 23:15:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-5341 What a wonderful post, Elizabeth- yours is a message that definitely needs to be heard by today's young women. Although I am a happily married wife and mother in my mid-twenties, I remember what it was like to wait and wait, trying to trust God for an unseen future. I have quite a few friends and family members who are lovely and talented young women longing for marriage but still waiting for their Prince to come... I look forward to sharing your encouraging article with them! <br/><br/>Blessings, Kristy Howard What a wonderful post, Elizabeth- yours is a message that definitely needs to be heard by today’s young women. Although I am a happily married wife and mother in my mid-twenties, I remember what it was like to wait and wait, trying to trust God for an unseen future. I have quite a few friends and family members who are lovely and talented young women longing for marriage but still waiting for their Prince to come… I look forward to sharing your encouraging article with them!

Blessings, Kristy Howard

]]> By: Anonymous http://ylcf.org/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-5340 Anonymous Fri, 08 Feb 2008 19:49:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-5340 This is one of the best singleness articles I've read in a long time - so honest and practical that I immediately thanked God for the timely encouragement. As a late-twenties unclaimed treasure myself, I know the struggles you describe as well as the inexplicable contentment and sheer JOY that coming from knowing without a doubt that God is in control and this is right where He wants me today. He is so faithful to continue to refine us and shape us into His image, and though it is not an easy journey, it is beautiful beyond imagining.<br/> <br/>Thank you again for sharing, Elisabeth. May God bless you richly with many reminders of His love as you continue to seek Him first!<br/> <br/>~A sister This is one of the best singleness articles I’ve read in a long time – so honest and practical that I immediately thanked God for the timely encouragement. As a late-twenties unclaimed treasure myself, I know the struggles you describe as well as the inexplicable contentment and sheer JOY that coming from knowing without a doubt that God is in control and this is right where He wants me today. He is so faithful to continue to refine us and shape us into His image, and though it is not an easy journey, it is beautiful beyond imagining.

Thank you again for sharing, Elisabeth. May God bless you richly with many reminders of His love as you continue to seek Him first!

~A sister

]]> By: Chantel Harding http://ylcf.org/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-5339 Chantel Harding Fri, 08 Feb 2008 19:38:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-5339 It is the same for me, Elisabeth-- the posting of something I wrote when I needed to read it myself the most. :)<br/><br/>And thank you.. so much. This has so much truth in it, truth about waiting for God, and what it really means. I am encouraged! It is the same for me, Elisabeth– the posting of something I wrote when I needed to read it myself the most. :)

And thank you.. so much. This has so much truth in it, truth about waiting for God, and what it really means. I am encouraged!

]]> By: Katie http://ylcf.org/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-5338 Katie Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:57:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-5338 Wow, this was just what I needed to hear. Thank you so much for posting this!! God has been teaching me so much the past few weeks and months about the value of singleness and about self-sacrifice. Not always fun lessons, but so necessary. The older I get, the more I realize that marriage and singleness each come with their own unique struggles and blessings. I found myself nodding my head at each one of the things on your list!! Thanks so much! Wow, this was just what I needed to hear. Thank you so much for posting this!! God has been teaching me so much the past few weeks and months about the value of singleness and about self-sacrifice. Not always fun lessons, but so necessary. The older I get, the more I realize that marriage and singleness each come with their own unique struggles and blessings. I found myself nodding my head at each one of the things on your list!! Thanks so much!

]]> By: Blue Sarah http://ylcf.org/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-5337 Blue Sarah Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:34:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-5337 Yes, thank you Elisabeth, This is just something I needed to hear today. I'm an occasional visitor to the YLCF and just about to put my computer to bed when I thought I'd just go see what word of wisdom or insight you girls might have. <br/><br/>I've never had an older sister but often find that it's my younger friends who get to be my older sisters in regards to their life stage (if that makes any sense?) Yes, thank you Elisabeth, This is just something I needed to hear today. I’m an occasional visitor to the YLCF and just about to put my computer to bed when I thought I’d just go see what word of wisdom or insight you girls might have.

I’ve never had an older sister but often find that it’s my younger friends who get to be my older sisters in regards to their life stage (if that makes any sense?)

]]> By: lis http://ylcf.org/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-5336 lis Fri, 08 Feb 2008 09:44:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-5336 It's uncanny how often Natalie posts one of my articles just when I most need to hear my own "preaching." <br/><br/>(Or rather, to meditate again on what my Heavenly Abba is saying to me!)<br/><br/>So thanks, Natalie - and thanks for your encouragement, girls! It’s uncanny how often Natalie posts one of my articles just when I most need to hear my own “preaching.”

(Or rather, to meditate again on what my Heavenly Abba is saying to me!)

So thanks, Natalie – and thanks for your encouragement, girls!

]]> By: Marie http://ylcf.org/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-5335 Marie Fri, 08 Feb 2008 03:15:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-5335 Hey Lisa I remember prayin' for you and Katie at one of the gates... I think I said I'd pray for you guys that God would bring you guys something... this topic has been on my mind lately, having to work through some stuff, mostly in my heart talkin' to good friends and learning about aligning my heart to God's along this matter... more and more. I'm actually reading "Hinds Feet on High Places" right now and one thing that stood out to me was that "Much-Afraid" told the Shepherd that she did have that longing in her heart basically for one day one man to love her in that special... but I think she exchanged that longing for the thorn of love to be placed in her heart. <br/><br/>God's been teachin' me about release and giving people up recently. It's more a place of peace... but it is good to have the balance that marriage is a natural and a good desire... but it does have to be balanced and not an obessesion or demand in "my timing, my way, my choice" but a regular release a regular letting go....<br/><br/>I was a bit surprised to see this posted today because of how it's been highlighted in my life recently and than I saw that it was you a good friend of mine writing it.. (and cuzin':)<br/><br/>love ya!:) I'm pray for you:) Hey Lisa I remember prayin’ for you and Katie at one of the gates… I think I said I’d pray for you guys that God would bring you guys something… this topic has been on my mind lately, having to work through some stuff, mostly in my heart talkin’ to good friends and learning about aligning my heart to God’s along this matter… more and more. I’m actually reading “Hinds Feet on High Places” right now and one thing that stood out to me was that “Much-Afraid” told the Shepherd that she did have that longing in her heart basically for one day one man to love her in that special… but I think she exchanged that longing for the thorn of love to be placed in her heart.

God’s been teachin’ me about release and giving people up recently. It’s more a place of peace… but it is good to have the balance that marriage is a natural and a good desire… but it does have to be balanced and not an obessesion or demand in “my timing, my way, my choice” but a regular release a regular letting go….

I was a bit surprised to see this posted today because of how it’s been highlighted in my life recently and than I saw that it was you a good friend of mine writing it.. (and cuzin’:)

love ya!:) I’m pray for you:)

]]> By: Jessica http://ylcf.org/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-5334 Jessica Fri, 08 Feb 2008 02:52:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-5334 Thank you so much, Elisabeth, for sharing this...it was a great encouragement to me right now... Thank you so much, Elisabeth, for sharing this…it was a great encouragement to me right now…

]]> By: Jane http://ylcf.org/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-5333 Jane Fri, 08 Feb 2008 01:27:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-5333 Wow this was such a great sweet article Elisabeth..thank you!<br/>I loved your checklist..of both what works and what doesn't...too much in my life i've done what doesn't work..But i'll work on what does work :)<br/>Being God's best friend is so important i loved that one and so many others..:)<br/><br/>I feel so blessed by all of you on this site, from the writers and the posters like me i feel so blessed and so encouraged by your article, i'm almost 29 myself your age, and i'm in the same situation i'm single, been single for awhile, never married, and I've been waiting for MY One and Only for all my life..BUT God's plan is always best i know that, sometimes we as humans get impatient while we should enjoy our singleness, because that's when we have most time to cultivate ourselves as a lady and a woman...we have more time to read the Word of God..we have more time to grow..:)<br/><br/>Think of all the positives and that will make you smile girls :))<br/><br/>My life also turned out differently than i planned, i thought i'd have a perfect career by now, be married, have kids, have a college degree..almost none of that happened, BUT my life turned out better than i ever dreamed..:)<br/><br/>And what helps me see my will more clearly in my life and what helps me wait joyfully...IS only 2 things in this world....the Word of God (bible) and Jesus himself.<br/><br/>please remember Just HOW much God loves all of us....He does :)<br/><br/>ok sorry for the long rambling post yet again..:)<br/><br/>I just really liked your post Elizabeth and i can relate to so much of what you said :)<br/>thank you very much for this post, and for being BOLD, and still posting even though you thought you didn't have much to share, you did share so much...thank you :))<br/><br/>Take care!<br/><br/>Blessings and HUGS!<br/><br/>To God be all glory!<br/>PTL<br/><br/>In Him, Jane. Wow this was such a great sweet article Elisabeth..thank you!
I loved your checklist..of both what works and what doesn’t…too much in my life i’ve done what doesn’t work..But i’ll work on what does work :)
Being God’s best friend is so important i loved that one and so many others..:)

I feel so blessed by all of you on this site, from the writers and the posters like me i feel so blessed and so encouraged by your article, i’m almost 29 myself your age, and i’m in the same situation i’m single, been single for awhile, never married, and I’ve been waiting for MY One and Only for all my life..BUT God’s plan is always best i know that, sometimes we as humans get impatient while we should enjoy our singleness, because that’s when we have most time to cultivate ourselves as a lady and a woman…we have more time to read the Word of God..we have more time to grow..:)

Think of all the positives and that will make you smile girls :) )

My life also turned out differently than i planned, i thought i’d have a perfect career by now, be married, have kids, have a college degree..almost none of that happened, BUT my life turned out better than i ever dreamed..:)

And what helps me see my will more clearly in my life and what helps me wait joyfully…IS only 2 things in this world….the Word of God (bible) and Jesus himself.

please remember Just HOW much God loves all of us….He does :)

ok sorry for the long rambling post yet again..:)

I just really liked your post Elizabeth and i can relate to so much of what you said :)
thank you very much for this post, and for being BOLD, and still posting even though you thought you didn’t have much to share, you did share so much…thank you :) )

Take care!

Blessings and HUGS!

To God be all glory!
PTL

In Him, Jane.

]]> By: Anna http://ylcf.org/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-5332 Anna Thu, 07 Feb 2008 23:29:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-5332 You speak to my heart. Thank you! I just celebrated my 24th birthday, and when I look back, I'm not sorry. I have joy unspeakable and a life filled with love. First and foremost from my heavenly Father, and then from my family and friends. I'm busy doing what God has for me, and if it should one day include my "one" and the children I long for, it will be grace and unmerited favor. Yet another expression of undying Love. You speak to my heart. Thank you! I just celebrated my 24th birthday, and when I look back, I’m not sorry. I have joy unspeakable and a life filled with love. First and foremost from my heavenly Father, and then from my family and friends. I’m busy doing what God has for me, and if it should one day include my “one” and the children I long for, it will be grace and unmerited favor. Yet another expression of undying Love.

]]> By: Anonymous http://ylcf.org/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-5330 Anonymous Thu, 07 Feb 2008 21:53:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-5330 Thank you, Elisabeth, for your heartfelt post. As a 28 year old gal in the same situation as you, I feel comforted by your honesty. Thank you, Elisabeth, for your heartfelt post. As a 28 year old gal in the same situation as you, I feel comforted by your honesty.

]]> By: Laura Anne http://ylcf.org/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-5329 Laura Anne Thu, 07 Feb 2008 21:51:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2008/02/seasons-of-singleness-part-one/#comment-5329 Wow, Elisabeth. Your post brought emotions I didn't think I'd have reading through another post on such a familiar topic. Thank you a million! Unfortunately, I think I've tried a lot of the "what doesn't work" items...but I'm inspired to work on the "what does work." Beautiful, Elisabeth. Thank you again. Wow, Elisabeth. Your post brought emotions I didn’t think I’d have reading through another post on such a familiar topic. Thank you a million! Unfortunately, I think I’ve tried a lot of the “what doesn’t work” items…but I’m inspired to work on the “what does work.” Beautiful, Elisabeth. Thank you again.

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