August 14________________________________________
But I wish everyone was single, just as I am. But God gives to some the gift of marriage and to others, the gift of singleness. -1 Corinthians 7:7 (NLT)
TO BE OR NOT TO BE MARRIED?
A poem and essay by ILMA
Each person longs to be loved by somebody
Some people wish to belong and get married
Some are given the gift of matrimony
To others, God gives a life of celibacy.
When you get settled and have a spouse
A relationship with God may be hard to espouse
Married or single, you must make God your core
If not, you will find life a big challenge and very difficult.
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I was single for 43 years before I got married. All my single life, I wished I had a husband who can complete me. I prayed hard to God to give me that man who will love and cherish me. I had this notion that my future husband will fulfill all my needs. All my notions about marriage were very far from what God’s concept of marriage is. I was corrupted by the idea of the world’s viewpoint of marriage which were all about romance. I wanted to be single again after going through so much troubles in marriage. God revealed to me what a gift marriage is if I would look at it the way he intended it to be. When I did, I was grateful.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for your gift of marriage.
REFLECTION
What are the benefits of singleness according to God’s word?
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