A Prayer for Singles
By Emma Danzey

1 Corinthians 7:8 says, “Now to the single and the widows I say: It’s good for them to remain single, as I do.”

Singleness can typically get a damaging popularity among the many Christian neighborhood. That is by no means one thing that’s instructed to us by God, nevertheless individuals like to create cliques and kind beliefs that sadly can go away others questioning the place they slot in. In 1 Corinthians, Paul reminds us that it’s truly good to remain single.

1 Corinthians 7:32-35 expands on this, “I would love you to be free from concern. An single man is anxious concerning the Lord’s affairs—how he can please the Lord. However a married man is anxious concerning the affairs of this world—how he can please his spouse— and his pursuits are divided. An single lady or virgin is anxious concerning the Lord’s affairs: Her goal is to be dedicated to the Lord in each physique and spirit. However a married lady is anxious concerning the affairs of this world—how she will please her husband. I’m saying this in your personal good, to not limit you, however that you could be reside in a proper method in undivided devotion to the Lord.”

These verses are to be an encouragement that if you’re single, God is just not frowning on you at the moment, He’s applauding you and motivating you to maintain that lovely undivided consideration on Him. You will be absolutely dedicated to the Lord in a method {that a} married individual can’t. As we speak as we pray over singles, could we keep in mind that they’ve a ravishing objective in God’s kingdom.

Let’s Pray:

Father,
We reward You for many who are single. We thanks for many who have full devotion and concentrate on You and your gospel. We ask that You’d give them energy at the moment to see You within the midst of their conditions. Would You please assist them to search out nice delight and pleasure in You. Forestall them from comparability. Defend them from the lies of the enemy that will trigger them to really feel discouraged on this calling that You could have for them. Disclose to them stunning blessings every day as they serve You the place they’re.

Jesus, bless singles with neighborhood among the many church and Christian circles. Assist them to really feel vastly desired and needed. Present them that they’ve a precious place amongst Your kingdom. Assist them to not be ashamed, however to know that they’re honored at the moment.

We pray for many who are referred to as to singleness whether or not for a season of for all times who don’t need to be. Would you remind them of the good functions you will have for them on this? Would you gently catch their tears in Your bottle at the moment? Would you communicate the reality of Your Phrase and assist them fight the assaults from the enemy? Jesus, present them that you’ve causes past what they quickly see for Your sovereign plan and for individuals to know You as Savior and Lord. Use them to unfold the gospel in distinctive methods. Assist them know how you can use their time correctly.

We pray for many who are referred to as to singleness for all times. Would you give them the imaginative and prescient and the targets to be enthusiastic about this main. Would You present household constructions and methods for them to put money into the subsequent technology. Give them which means, give them objective, and provides them hope. Information them by Your Holy Spirit. Communicate life into them each day. Assist them by no means to isolate and turn out to be an island. Remind them of their design to be in neighborhood no matter that may appear like for them.

We pray that each one singles would understand how vast, lengthy, excessive, and deep is Your love. Give them a miraculous style of Your presence and closeness even once they would possibly really feel lonely. Remind them of how ample of a life they’ve as a result of You might be their Savior and You could have redeemed them. Give them a contemporary hearth to unfold this stunning message of the gospel with the world and to embrace Your calling of their lives. Could singles and all individuals bear in mind to maintain You first of their hearts and lives at the moment and at all times. Amen.

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Emma Danzey’s mission in life stems from Ephesians 3:20-21, to embrace the extraordinary. Certainly one of her best joys is to journey with the Lord in His Scriptures. She is spouse to Drew and mother to Graham. Emma serves alongside her husband in ministry, she focuses most of her time within the house, however loves to offer articles on the Bible, life questions, and Christian way of life. Her article on Interracial Marriage was the number one on Crosswalk in 2021. Most lately, Emma launched Treasures for Tots, (Scripture reminiscence songs) for younger kids. Throughout her ministry profession, Emma has launched Wildflower: Blooming Via Singleness, two worship EP albums, based and led Polished Convention Ministries, and ran the Refined Journal. You possibly can view her articles on her weblog at emmadanzey.wordpress.com and take a look at her Instagram @Emmadanzey.

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