Written by guest blogger Stephanie Mack
If you find yourself in a state of singleness this Valentine season, sister, to you I say – take heart and let me remind you that before any boy or man ever noticed you, the Lord your God knew you. For in the Bible, He said of the prophet Jeremiah (and no doubt of us as well), “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart.” (Jeremiah 1:5)
See, from the beginning of time itself God had us all, including you, in mind and attached a value and worth that can never be taken away.
What’s more He pursues us all the days of our lives for a good purpose. “For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not harm you, to give you a hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11). No one can lay claim to the same promise. Especially in a fallen world prone to trials, tribulations, and heartbreaks.
Where else can you set your hope? In whom else can you find the unchanging truth that no matter what season life finds you in, you remain “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalms 139:14)
With all that being said, dear sister, I exhort you one thing: though in this Valentine season it can be easy to grow discouraged in singleness, do take heart. Take heart and turn back to your first love. The first love of your life is Jesus Christ.
Think back to the time you first noticed His wooing, not only toward salvation, but into His tender heart of loving-kindness, forgiveness, and mercy. Think back to the place where He has shown Himself a Father in Heaven. Think back and recall all the miracles and good He has wrought out in your life (Psalm 77:11).
And as you remember the joy of your salvation, remember the joy of your calling.
Reflect on the direction He would have you go.
Singleness is a gift, and I do not say this vainly. Looking back in my own life, I can say that oftentimes I have wished that I had been a better steward of that time. And I wish that you would see, as I have come to see, how precious this particular time can be.
Therein you can find strength. The Lord will establish you. And once He has established you, will you have the special, time-refined wisdom for seasons ahead. Singleness does not last forever.
So whether you are attached in this world or not, does not matter, and it does not necessarily take from you or add to you. What is important is your relationship with your first love and learning to serve Him. In learning to serve, you learn to love, which will pave the way to the next chapters in your life.
Bio: Stephanie Mack enjoys writing in her spare time and hopes to share the good news of the gospel and love of Jesus through her writing.
If you are single, how will you be a good steward of your role this Valentine’s day? If you are not single, how might you minister to singletons this year?
