Letting God Use ‘Just’ You, by Kaylee Kidwell
Valentines Day is approaching here in a few weeks, an exciting day for some and a depressing reminder for others that they are single. I fall into the second category. And this blog is for all of you who are in the same boat: single.
I am not writing only about Valentines Day, but I do recognize that singleness can be lonely. I know it can be hard waiting, especially watching friends all around you in relationships, or even getting married. It is a difficult place to be at times. I understand. I have been there practically my entire life!
The thing that God has been showing me, over and over again, is that rather than just sitting around, feeling sorry for myself, He wants me to use this season of singleness in my life. He wants to use it to grow me in my relationship with him, with my life group girls, and so much more.
Ask anyone who is in a relationship, and they will tell you that it takes a lot of time and effort to keep it up and growing. Being single you can use that extra time to grow in your relationship with God, and to really seek him and let him mold you into who he wants you to be. This is amazing to me. God has just completely changed my mindset to where I am so grateful that I have this time just for him.
Just remember that this season of singleness is just that: a season. And remember that God will provide in his perfect timing. So wait for him, knowing he has your very best interest in heart.
Try not to be too depressed this Valentines season, which I know for some it is inevitable. Be grateful for the season God has you in right now! And always remember to do as Psalm 37 :4 says, and “Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
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You’re absolutely right, Kaylee. God will use us in whatever season of life we are in, and it’s bad stewardship on our part to always be longing for one season to pass so that we can get on to what, in our mind, is the better part of life.
I think another important point to make is this: God isn’t waiting for us to reach a certain point in life, maturity, age, knowledge, wisdom, etc., before he begins to change the world through our influence. He wants to do it now, but the only way he is able to is if you will allow him to.
Awesome word, Kaylee. Keep ‘em coming.