Devotion

"I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead." ~Philippians 3:10

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...It is hard enough for a single woman to keep her focus where it should be without friends making insensitive comments (about not being married). How much better it would be for the single woman if she were encouraged to pursue her undistracted devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ, instead of being made feel like she does not quite measure up...

Much too often people view a single woman as though she should be pitied rather than envied. Nothing could be further from the truth. A christian woman has the advantage of being able to develop her love relationship with Christ without the distraction that a husband or family inherently bring to one's heart.

This has been God's plan from the beginning. He tenderly created woman to love Him and to experience the blessedness of fellowship with Him. In those first days, Eve communed with God in indescribable fellowship and oneness. When God came to walk in the cool of the day, there was no fear; only love. Eve had only positive feelings about God. She loved Him and knew He loved her. She enjoyed Him and devoted herself totally to His pleasure.

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As a single, you have a wonderful opportunity to use your time to maximize your fellowship with God. When you love someone, you give them your heart, the center of your being. God asks for no less. He desires a totally devoted heart. Deuteronomy 6:5 says that you are to love Him with all your heart (deepest devotion), your soul (what you think and what you feel), and your might ( your strength and energy).

Many women today are devoted, all right! They have devoted themselves to developing a love relationship, but not with the Lord. They erroneously seek for love in sensations and promises. The world's vision of love is something they want to "fall into." Meanwhile, "true love" escapes them. True love can only be found in undistracted devotion to Jesus Christ.

God has given you a precious privileged time. Don't waste a day of it. You will never have it again. These days can be treasure-finding days in your Kingly Father's chambers. As you linger at the window ledge searching for a glimmer of your knight's shining armor, don't miss the jewels your Father has for you to adorn yourself. Will you grow cold and bitter at the window sill, or will you hold your royal head high, glowing in your Father's love and attention. The choice remains with you, dear princess. Your Father will not force you to turn from the window, but He longs to fellowship with you. Come into His chambers, delight in His Presence. May you be filled in Him.

I'm All Around You

I am all around you, hovering over you even as you seek My Face. I am nearer than you dare believe, closer than the air your breathe. If My children could only recognize My Presence, they would never feel lonely again. I know every thought before you think it, every word before you speak it. My presence impinges on your innermost being. Can you see the absurdity of trying to hide anything from Me? You can easily decieve other people, and even yourself; but I read you like an open, large-print book.

Deep within themselves, most people have some awareness of My imminent Presence. Many people run from Me and vehemently deny My existence, because My closeness terrifies them. By My own children have nothing to hear, for I have cleansed them by My blood and clothed them in My righteousness. Be blessed by My intimate nearness. Since I live in you, let Me also live through you, shining My Light into the darkness.

Psalm 139:1-4; Ephesians 2:13; 2 Corinthians 5:21

Disappointed

I'm trying to stay strong with the troubles that are coming in my life. I've continuously pray about it and have left it in God's hands for him to do what's best. I can only do so much, as God will always do what's right in his timeline. My feelings have been hurt because the person that can always turn my day around, must be going through something as well. I've tried getting into contact with this person, but for the past week, no returned phone calls or returned text messages. It takes less than a minute to make a phone call and about 5 seconds to send a text message, so what's the deal? I thought our relationship was much better than that, we had moved past this childish stuff right?

I talked with my parents today about everything going on. Tears were shed, but to me, sometimes I wonder if he deserves my tears. My dad said to not shut the door myself, but let this person do it. I have to be a friend in this situation with whatever this person is struggling with or has doubts about. They have to know that I'm not going anywhere and that if they just start talking, I'm a good and non-judgemental listener. I ask that if you read this, please just be upfront with me. You have been good about that so far. I can't take it anymore with this silence.

This coming weekend, this person has already said they would go to an important event as well as pick me and bring me back to the airport. I still want to continue getting to know you, and you can only push me away if you tell me straight up. I've been praying for you so that God will work in your heart to turn to him with whatever is going on. He has your best interest in mind, and if this is to not work out, then he will get both of us through it. He loves us both!

I care for you and that's not going to change.