Finding the Merry in un-Married

This next week holds, not only Christmas, but my birthday. Every December 28th I am reminded that I am still single. And yet, this does not cause me shame or fear--and not because I am 'independent', career oriented, too-proud-to-show-it, or too-selfish-to-bothered-with-someone-else-or-take-care-of-kids (attitudes pervasive in our society). No, I lack shame or fear because time and again I have seen God's providential hand work in the lives of those around me--knitting together beautiful romance stories... in His time. I rest because He is so worthy of my trust. 

The attached blog by Mary Kassian gripped me in such real way. It touches the cry I have heard from the aching hearts of so many dear friends--men and women. I share this because Christmas is a season when satan loves to voraciously attack the minds of singles. I know. 

In case you just can't take the time to click on the link below, at least read the following excerpt. These words of Truth are powerful... and comforting.

Marriage, relationships, and boys in general are not rewards handed out to good Christian girls for living in obedience and purity. There is a bigger plan and purpose at work in your singleness. God is not playing games with you. He’s working out His perfect will through your life (Rom. 8:28–29, John 10:10). God is not holding out on you, He is giving you—the daughter He dearly loves—the best thing for right now. You may not understand it—and you may not particularly like it—but you are asked to trust Him. Trust God. He is good, and He gives good gifts to his children! (Ps. 84:11, Matt. 7:11) --Mary Kassian 

KEEP READING--CLICK HERE--> Merry Single-mas

Comfort & Joy!

Karyn Ballmann