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An Open Letter to Single Christians on Valentine’s Day

A 30-year-old single pastor writes to other singles with some counsel.

An excerpt:

Valentine’s Day doesn’t help.  Images of candy and flowers get old pretty quick.  And time spent in the presence of other couples makes you wonder if a Relationship is just the sort of fresh coat of paint that might make you finally visible to the world.  And let’s face it, this isn’t the sort of issue over which the Christian subculture is getting any less obsessive or condescending.  

But the one thing that’s not ok is to get all mopey about it.  The apostle Paul talks about “being content in all circumstances.”  Still, the great theologian named Tom Petty tells us that “the waiting is the hardest part.”  So as a young, single pastor, I write this advice to all my fellow singles out there.

Here’s an outline:

  • You probably don’t have the gift of singleness.
  • Pray for love.  All of it.
  • You are not damaged goods.
  • Take advice sparingly.
  • Learn to accept the gift of singleness.
  • Be the change you want to see in your spouse.

 

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