HOPE: Hope doesn’t give up and our hope is on resurrected Christ because everything else is
fading. Salvation in Christ is unchanging, regardless of marital status! Our God-given life,
talent and salvation are all gifts from God. If you are a reluctant single, try focusing on this
truth. Do not mourn your singleness (of course you may mourn the death of your relationship
for as long as needed); But respect yourself as a single person, and God who loves you! Take
care of yourself and live out your singleness in joy. Let your life exude thankfulness to your
Saviour. Set your mind on things that are above to help carry you through and don’t forget all
things are possible with God! Read: Col 3:1-17.
If you feel overwhelmed – you may need to let some things go or outsource. I remember people
saying I’d have to be both mom and dad to my three sons; but I disagree, I believe I need to
focus on my strengths to be the best parent I can be…trying to be mom and dad is draining and
only serves to make others happy who don’t want to help me raise my children. I place my hope
in God who can provide me with everything my children and I need…even if I have to wait for
it. I remind myself if I face a shut door that I don’t know what path of destruction it could have
possibly led to. I place my hope in His infinite knowledge and goodness.
AGAIN LOVE: Remember “the greatest of these is LOVE” ~ Focus on Jesus as your first love; relax
placing your faith and hope in Him to guide and protect you and your children. He loves you
single or not, so respect and take care of yourself…you’ll be a better parent for it! Don’t rush
into anything NEW; it’s not only your welfare to consider. If people disappoint you God won’
t…give Him your burdens for He cares for us and our children so much more than we will ever
be able to comprehend!
see more about Melanie Baker-Nash at Life of an Ordinary Aussie Woman
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