I stumbled on this write up on a blog and decided to share it here because it gives an insight to relationships.

*****
In the wake of engagement season, the blossoming
of flowers and the ever so present visits of pollen,
single women have found themselves both
congratulating and wishing. Being happy for
friends and family who are taking that next step in
life, but wishing that it was their time. I can’t tell
you how many times I have had conversations
with friends about how we’re happy with God and
YouTube videos, but then there’s that one post.
That post that makes you get down on your knees
and ask the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob why
you’re still single. When is it going to be your
turn?
One of the greatest challenges often facing women
of God is this: we focus on the relationship and not
the ministry of marriage. We see people in
relationships boasting about ‘date night’ and
posting silly pictures with one another, and we
want that. We want someone to hold us, and laugh
with us, and be silly with us. However, many
times, many of us lose focus of what marriage is.
Marriage is ministry. It is about leadership, unity,
submission, love, devotion and fortitude.
The marriage between man and woman is a
representation of the relationship between Jesus
Christ and the church (ref. Ephesians 5:22-31).
Therefore, it is important that you not jump into a
relationship half-heartedly.
As happy as those relationships seem, if those
couples already haven’t, they will hit a bump in
the road where they don’t see eye-to-eye. There
will be a bump in the road from outsiders trying to
make their way in (and I’m not just talking about
infidelity; I mean those people who want to always
give you an opinion about your relationships, as
opposed to Godly advice). It is in those moments
that faith in God, one another and your purpose
will be tested.
Every day will not be a day of romance. So, getting
into a relationship only for that takes away from
the limelight of why you’re really supposed to be
doing it.
Here are four things to do to help you in realizing
the beauty in it all:
1. Do a study on what marriage is. Go beyond the
glitz and glamour and find out what it really is all
about. Find out how your future husband should
be treating you and how you’re to treat him.
2. Do a study on singleness. Singleness is not a bad
thing. Singleness is a ministry in and of itself, as
well. Discover how your singleness is ministry, and
how you can use it to bless others.
3. Have date night with God. I’ve taken God on
dates, exclusive of devotion. Go to dinner, just you
and your Bible. Talk to God in the car on the way
to varying destinations. If you have a complex
about going out alone, stay in and cook dinner.
Have intimate time with Him like you would on a
date night with a man.
4. Surround yourself with others who will
encourage you. One of the worst things you can do
as a single person is surround yourself with other
single people who can’t see (and won’t try to see)
the positives in being single. After a good, old
fashioned venting session, you want people in your
life who will genuinely pray with and for you.
*BONUS advice* Cut out or limit romance novels,
movies and love songs. You might not be like me,
but doing this helped me gather my thoughts.
There was a season I didn’t listen to love songs or
watch any romance movies because it would only
make me think negatively about being single.
Eventually, I eased them back in, after God helped
me understand and see the beauty of being single.
Remember to NEVER give up on God. Find
substance anywhere you are in your life. You’re
not lacking just because you’re single. You’re
valuable, so don’t discredit yourself. Enjoy your
life what God has made it, as you follow His divine
order, as you wait for your future husband.

Author : Alecia Rhoe

Svelteb:
I stumbled on this write up on a blog and decided to share it here because it gives an insight to relationships.

*****
In the wake of engagement season, the blossoming
of flowers and the ever so present visits of pollen,
single women have found themselves both
congratulating and wishing. Being happy fo
friends and family who are taking that next step in
life, but wishing that it was their time. I can’t tell
you how many times I have had conversations,t
with friends about how we’re happy with God and
YouTube videos, but then there’s that one post.
That post that makes you get down on your knees
and ask the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob why
you’re still single. When is it going to be your
turn?
One of the greatest challenges often facing women
of God is this: we focus on the relationship and not
the ministry of marriage. We see people in
relationships boasting about ‘date night’ and
posting silly pictures with one another, and we
want that. We want someone to hold us, and laugh
with us, and be silly with us. However, many
times, many of us lose focus of what marriage is.
Marriage is ministry. It is about leadership, unity,
submission, love, devotion and fortitude.
The marriage between man and woman is a
representation of the relationship between Jesus
Christ and the church (ref. Ephesians 5:22-31).
Therefore, it is important that you not jump into a
relationship half-heartedly.
As happy as those relationships seem, if those
couples already haven’t, they will hit a bump in
the road where they don’t see eye-to-eye. There
will be a bump in the road from outsiders trying to
make their way in (and I’m not just talking about
infidelity; I mean those people who want to always
give you an opinion about your relationships, as
opposed to Godly advice). It is in those moments
that faith in God, one another and your purpose
will be tested.
Every day will not be a day of romance. So, getting
into a relationship only for that takes away from
the limelight of why you’re really supposed to be
doing it.
Here are four things to do to help you in realizing
the beauty in it all:
1. Do a study on what marriage is. Go beyond the
glitz and glamour and find out what it really is all
about. Find out how your future husband should
be treating you and how you’re to treat him.
2. Do a study on singleness. Singleness is not a bad
thing. Singleness is a ministry in and of itself, as
well. Discover how your singleness is ministry, and
how you can use it to bless others.
3. Have date night with God. I’ve taken God on
dates, exclusive of devotion. Go to dinner, just you
and your Bible. Talk to God in the car on the way
to varying destinations. If you have a complex
about going out alone, stay in and cook dinner.
Have intimate time with Him like you would on a
date night with a man.
4. Surround yourself with others who will
encourage you. One of the worst things you can do
as a single person is surround yourself with other
single people who can’t see (and won’t try to see)
the positives in being single. After a good, old
fashioned venting session, you want people in your
life who will genuinely pray with and for you.
*BONUS advice* Cut out or limit romance novels,
movies and love songs. You might not be like me,
but doing this helped me gather my thoughts.
There was a season I didn’t listen to love songs or
watch any romance movies because it would only
make me think negatively about being single.
Eventually, I eased them back in, after God helped
me understand and see the beauty of being single.
Remember to NEVER give up on God. Find
substance anywhere you are in your life. You’re
not lacking just because you’re single. You’re
valuable, so don’t discredit yourself. Enjoy your
life what God has made it, as you follow His divine
order, as you wait for your future husband.

Author : Alecia Rhoe

lovely n inspiring.thank u

The best ministry

tania28:
lovely n inspiring.thank u

tnx sis

jacksparrow1207:
The best ministry

tnx....all kudos to Alecia Rhoe

Svelteb:
tnx....all kudos to Alecia Rhoe

My pleasure

No. 4 is golden.

Hmm.....yea

davidif:
No. 4 is golden.