My singleness frustrates me at times (that said, marriage also comes with frustration!); but there are also times where I realize that it is, indeed, a gift. I can volunteer at the drop of a hat without needing to consult a s/o, I can step in when my married friends with kids need a break, and when/if …
My singleness frustrates me at times (that said, marriage also comes with frustration!); but there are also times where I realize that it is, indeed, a gift. I can volunteer at the drop of a hat without needing to consult a s/o, I can step in when my married friends with kids need a break, and when/if a woman who needs someone with my other gifts comes along, I'll be there for her.
It's as you said, just because you may not want a gift at the time doesn't make it any less of a gift.
I'm certain that this attitude that singleness is a bad thing has run many wonderful singles out of the organized church and therefore away from people who could use them as vital parts of what my friend calls her "village", and that's a shame.
Has he ever heard of monks and nuns?
My singleness frustrates me at times (that said, marriage also comes with frustration!); but there are also times where I realize that it is, indeed, a gift. I can volunteer at the drop of a hat without needing to consult a s/o, I can step in when my married friends with kids need a break, and when/if a woman who needs someone with my other gifts comes along, I'll be there for her.
It's as you said, just because you may not want a gift at the time doesn't make it any less of a gift.
I'm certain that this attitude that singleness is a bad thing has run many wonderful singles out of the organized church and therefore away from people who could use them as vital parts of what my friend calls her "village", and that's a shame.