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Singles Be Anxious For Nothing "For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also" Luke 12:34 There was a time when I was overly consumed with getting married. I was the normal adult nearing 30, but my biological clock was not ticking, it was on the spin cycle. I had the dress picked out and knew that my bouquet would have lavender and salmon rose buds. I knew that all my bridesmaids would have up do's, and I frequently cut out photos of wedding cakes, shoes, accessories and had even, on occasion called to order free honeymoon vacation videos and brochures. I planned, made lists and scribbled for years hoping that each new guy I was dating was "the one." He wasn't. Now, I'm not dating at all. Why? I became disillusioned impatiently waiting and wanting to know what plans each man had for the future, wondering where I fit in the equation of his life. I spent 6 years being compulsive and preoccupied with being home when Mr. Right came knocking or called. I loved God, and He was first in my life, or so I thought. Upon closer examination, along with prayer, fasting and support of friends and family, I realized that my obsession to marry was taking the focus off of God, and putting it on man. Instead of cherishing my singlehood and enjoying my friendships, fellowships, Christian concerts and midnight prayer services, I was using every spare breath I had to ask God for someone. "Send him quickly, Lord. I need someone now Father!" You pay to learn. As singles we have something most married people don't. Time. We have time to dedicate ourselves to causes (outreach, food pantries, fundraisers, missionary work) without causing friction in a marriage or leaving a spouse feeling estranged or unappreciated. When I realized that God had handpicked me for something that would further His kingdom, I felt blessed, honored and revived. I found the strength. I could wait on God as He chose a man for me that could care less if my shoes matched my bag, or if I got my hair done every week. I was blessed to be single! It was then that I vowed to wait on God, and gladly I wait on Him still. I will wait on God because He has promised to give me the desires of my heart, (Psalms 37:4). I will wait on God, because He knows exactly what I need before I can think or ask. I will wait on God because, my waiting will not be in vain. I will wait on God because, all things work together for the good (Romans 8:28). I will wait on God because, without faith, it is impossible to please Him (Hebrew 11:6), and I will wait on God, mostly because, His word says "be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made know unto God," Philippians 4:6.
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Linda Dominique Grosvenor has cornered success and an attentive audience with her novels. Visit her web site at