Sacred Singleness by Leslie Ludy

Author:Leslie Ludy
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780736934633
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers

Insider Secrets to Radiant Singleness

Overcoming Self-Pity

Jessica’s Story

(age 21)

I will never forget receiving the wedding invitation from one of my best friends. I really wanted to be happy for her; she was marrying her boyfriend of several years. Weddings are usually joyous, happy occasions. But for the single woman who is sitting there watching the dreams of her friend being fulfilled, it can be painful! I remember sitting through the ceremony, experiencing overwhelming feelings of loneliness as I watched her exchange vows with the one she loved.

When will that special man come into my life? When will all heads turn to watch me walk down the isle in a beautiful wedding gown? Thoughts like these kept crowding into my mind. It did not help matters when another friend, who had promised to make the cakes for my wedding, approached me at the reception with the question, “So, will we be hearing news about a wedding for you anytime soon?”

With a tone of sadness I replied, “I don’t know.”

Then she hit me with the follow-up question, “Is there a special young man in your life?”

I muttered, “No, not at the moment.”

At that point she felt compelled to offer this warning, “Don’t wait until I’m in a wheelchair and can’t bake cakes anymore!” She went on her way, leaving me feeling miserable and forsaken.

About two months later, the Lord spoke to my heart and convicted me of my feelings of discontentment and selfishness. He reminded me that He is all that I need, and nothing should change that fact. He showed me that this season of singleness has been determined by Him according to His plan for my life. He urged me to use this time to grow in my relationship with Him.

The Lord gently showed me that while wallowing in my self-pity, I was missing many great opportunities to serve others! As I meditated on God’s Word and the things He spoke to my heart, I felt the chains fall off. Yes, I had been in bondage; a self-imposed bondage of misery and loneliness. But I was now free, with a new attitude and a renewed purpose and direction. Seek to draw close to my Lord daily, serve Him by serving others, and glorify Him through my life! I realized what a truly amazing opportunity He had given me.

A few months later when at a friend’s bridal shower, someone asked me, “So, are you ready to be married?” I answered with complete honesty, “Right now, I am content where I am.” James 1:17 says, “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above.” Singleness is a good and perfect gift from God for my life at this time. As I seek Him, daily I find that He really is all that I need.

Psalm 107:9 says, “He satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with goodness.” Over and over again, I have seen this promise ring true in my life. Of all of the delights and pleasures that this world has to offer, I have found that there is nothing and no one who can truly satisfy like Jesus.

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