Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things will be added to you and to delight yourself in the lord and he will give you the desires of your heart and no good thing will he withhold from those who diligently seek him Jesus said
As Christians, we are called to grow in the likeness and spirit of Christ. Whether single or married, this is our ultimate goal and purpose because it brings glory to God. Spiritual growth is not a means to an end, a quest for a reward, or a trade for what you desire. Rather, it is the living sacrifice of love, obedience, and thankfulness to our Lord for His amazing grace. This is why I am often wary of the assertion that earthly blessings are necessarily attached to spiritual maturity. Singles often hear the assertion that if they simply focus on their relationship with God and grow in righteousness, a spouse will suddenly appear. I have heard this on more than one occasion and it always rings hollow. This is not because growing in grace and truth is unsound advice, but rather because it is unscriptural to assert that realizing our earthly desires necessarily hinges on spiritual maturity. As stated above, the point of spiritual growth is to become more like Christ, not to get what we want on earth. Now, of course it is true that living in obedience and righteousness and conforming ourselves to the image of Christ can and will bring about blessings. Psalm 1 demonstrates this principle. Correspondingly, a life of sinfulness and disobedience will not bring about the blessings and peace found in a life renewed and regenerated by the redemptive work of Christ. However, there is no guarantee that we will be given what we desire while on earth even if we are walking in faith and truth. Spiritual maturity will not guarantee a spouse or health or earthly happiness. I know spiritually mature Christians who have remained unmarried for years upon years (despite longing and praying for a spouse) while other, less mature, carnally-minded Christians already have spouses and are enjoying all the benefits of such a relationship. When attempting to comfort singles who are facing the trial of prolonged, unwanted singleness, people will often point to Christ's words in Matthew 6 as evidence that if a person seeks the kingdom of heaven and God's righteousness, all things will be "added to them," as if that is the formula for getting what you want. However, many Christians starve to death, many are murdered for their faith, and many will live earthly lives that are utterly lacking in certain pleasures, enjoyments, and blessings that are showered upon others who seem to be living more unfaithful lives. Does this mean that God is unfaithful? Was Christ being misleading? Not at all. Rather, it demonstrates that the ultimate fulfillment of Christ's words and God's promises are not found on earth, but rather in heaven. Spiritual growth and maturity do not guarantee earthly happiness. They will not guarantee a spouse. They do, however, store up a treasure of eternal joy and union with Christ in heaven. 1st John 2:25 says, "this is the promise which He Himself made to us: eternal life." Until we fully realize this promise in His presence, we must learn to follow Christ's examples and pray "not my will, but Yours be done," no matter how painful or confusing God's will appears to be at the time.
It’s such a relief to know I’m not the only one who struggles with “chasing after the wind” or getting exited over anyone who shows me attention and I HATE IT. But thank my father for you and your testimony!
This is so motivational; it seems like ever since I turned 18 I feel this rush in looking for finding my spouse, or at least preparing. Thank you for easing my mind a bit💓
I've been single most my life lol. You get used to it to a point but I do pray for my future mate each day whoever she is. Work on your relationship with God first then when God gives you a mate her and you will be better off for it :).
50 years old never been married , the devil use it to try to depressed me im a failure in life in a way iam i hate my life ,, i met Jesus in da early 90s and its been a roller coster ride since then but i still have such a strong faith in are Lord Christ King Jesus ,,, thank you for ur message YES GOD is still working on me
The worst thing is you have done everything you have suggested, and now you're 45 and no longer able to bear a child and you are still waiting, what can you say about that? If you are this woman and you haven't come to terms yet that you are not destined for marriage.
NONSENSE made to SHAME single people. So Christians can grow in Christ but single Christians are DOOMED to repeat the way life was in their singleness? Exactly, doesn’t make sense. Load of nonsense
Iam a rock I cant fall in love easily, but somehow I thank God for that, because it has helped me in some relationships in my past that were not from God for that I could overcome.
This video topic is tricky. I love the points you brought up. If you are only focussed on fixing yourself or you think that God will ONLY give you that person when you are all fixed- is a toxic way to live. I've been in this spiral for years. It makes God the bad guy and that's not who He is. It has left me feeling angry at God when I mess up or fail because I think "oh here goes another long period of me struggling until maybe one day when I stop struggling and I'm right with God He will bring me my guy." God is not watching us thinking "She's not fixed yet so it's not time for her to meet him." Thats not how He works. What if God eventually uses that person for you to help you through your struggles? Or to help you become deeper in Christ? What if its better that you are single right now or permanently to learn and grow through your own relationship with God? No matter what hear me out guys- trust in God's timing, trust in His work in your heart -single or married. Putting that pressure on yourself that you HAVE TO GET RIGHT before this person comes is not healthy. The reward should not be the man God may have for you but the reward is the spiritual growth and the closeness in your relationship with God you can have during your singleness. The extra bonus could be a future spouse if God has that for you. FIRST be with the Lord, pursue Him, pray for your own heart and let the Holy Spirit within you work in your hearts no matter what you are struggling with. Pursue the Lord and the Holy Spirit within you will do the heart changing. Find community, go to church, read scripture, pray and worship Him. God is good and He loves you and wants the best for His daughters and sons!
You make an excellent point in this post. As Christians, we are called to grow in the likeness and spirit of Christ. Whether single or married, this is our ultimate goal and purpose because it brings glory to God. Spiritual growth is not a means to an end, a quest for a reward, or a trade for what you desire. Rather, it is the living sacrifice of love, obedience, and thankfulness to our Lord for His amazing grace. This is why, as you noted, we must be wary of the assertion that earthly blessings are necessarily attached to spiritual maturity. Singles often hear the assertion that if they simply focus on their relationship with God and grow in righteousness, a spouse will suddenly appear. I have heard this on more than one occasion and it always rings hollow. This is not because growing in grace and truth is unsound advice, but rather because it is unscriptural to assert that realizing our earthly desires necessarily hinges on spiritual maturity. As stated above, the point of spiritual growth is to become more like Christ, not to get what we want on earth. Now, of course it is true that living in obedience and righteousness and conforming ourselves to the image of Christ can and will bring about blessings. Psalm 1 demonstrates this principle. Correspondingly, a life of sinfulness and disobedience will not bring about the blessings and peace found in a life renewed and regenerated by the redemptive work of Christ. However, there is no guarantee that we will be given what we desire while on earth even if we are walking in faith and truth. Spiritual maturity will not guarantee a spouse or health or earthly happiness. I know spiritually mature Christians who have remained unmarried for years upon years (despite longing and praying for a spouse) while other, less mature, carnally-minded Christians already have spouses and are enjoying all the benefits of such a relationship. When attempting to comfort singles who are facing the trial of prolonged, unwanted singleness, people will often point to Christ's words in Matthew 6 as evidence that if a person seeks the kingdom of heaven and God's righteousness, all things will be "added to them," as if that is the formula for getting what you want. However, many Christians starve to death, many are murdered for their faith, and many will live earthly lives of loneliness and sadness that are utterly lacking in certain pleasures, enjoyments, and blessings that are showered upon others who seem to be living more unfaithful lives. Does this mean that God is unfaithful? Was Christ being misleading? Not at all. Rather, it demonstrates that the ultimate fulfillment of Christ's words and God's promises are not found on earth, but rather in heaven. Spiritual growth and maturity do not guarantee earthly happiness. They will not guarantee a spouse. They do, however, store up a treasure of eternal joy and union with Christ in heaven. 1st John 2:25 says, "this is the promise which He Himself made to us: eternal life." Until we fully realize this promise in His presence, we must learn to follow Christ's examples and pray "not my will, but Yours be done," no matter how painful or confusing God's will appears to be at the time.
I’ve been single for over 35+ years. And at my age now, I don’t want anyone now. To old to start a family. I believe God doesn’t want me to have a family. I’m a Christian, go to church, read the Bible daily, pray daily and still depressed. I only leave my house to go to church, doctors appointment or grocery shopping. I don’t visit friends because they have families, kids and even grand kids. I have none. It’s depressing.
I really love your insight on being a single woman. Thank you for putting this message out there because God has spoken out to your heart to warn others and ease their mind to do the righteous thing for the glory of God and I do relate to what you said about falling for any man or even a rock 😂 but I love that you mention prayer is so powerful and we should lean more unto God on the day of our singleness because truly he has something much bigger and better for his/ her sons and daughters. And we should be more patient with him because all things works together for his goodness. The person he has for us is much better than what we are seeking out there or chasing after. It will all be worth it if we are patient with him and most importantly praying about it should be our first priority. 😊 Thank you a million times for this video. Many blessings upon you and I do believe you will indeed find the one that God the almighty has reserved for you!!! -cheers💕
4:35 spoke to me! "You're not gonna be dumping all of this on another person that falls short and expect them to fix you. because THEY CAN'T." That's what I needed!
Thank you so much, Nastasia! Your video helped me a lot. I also think that this is the best video on singleness I've ever watched. Cause so often married people give advice on that and I doubt that they understand our suffering. Cause it's easy to teach others when you already found your spouse. I'm 24 and singleness kills me and sometimes I feel like I'm gonna be single forever as I've always been single...it's sooo hard. But as you said we need to focus on Jesus and grow
Ooof amazing! “I want to catch feelings for the right one.” I needed this. Thank you for the guidance in praying! I can relate so much to giving away my heart so easily!
Heading out of college and I feel this on a spiritual level. Except I don’t believe in praying for your future husband. I found it just makes me more impatient. I guess praying that God would change my attraction to only notice the guy I’m meant to be with, if he has someone. I don’t believe there’s someone for everyone. My aunt is single (56) and she wants to get married. It hasn’t happened.
Thank you girl! I needed to hear this, there is a lot within myself that needs to be worked on. This season of singleness has been hard and I haven't been the most disciplined with my walk with the LORD and that's the truth. Pray for me..m.this is the time for me to see myself as GOD sees me
@@NastasiaGrace I will! Thanks, it has been hard indeed. Been single for almost 3 years (after a 7 year relationship) and I'm definitely using this time to ve close to GOD. Alot of pruning, healing, and reflecting....but GOD has promises for my future
Thank you so much for this video! You are really inspiring! It’s good to hear from a single person. I’m a single Christian as well, so I can relate with a lot of stuff you are saying. And also thank you for not having a filter because so many people sugar coat things.
Nastasia thanks so much for being the perfect content in this life of my season. God bless you, we need more of these Christian women's tips on singleness, dating, marriage and a fulfilling life. We needed to talk about these things!!!
Thank you so much for making this video! I have spent so much time trying to force the wrong man to be the right man. I know God has a man for me and I’m using this time alone to better my relationship with God and myself so that when the man made for me comes along we can build a beautiful life together.
I can relate to this. I am also an empath and have always had a pattern of falling for anyone who has given me attention. I feel like my big heart is a blessing and a curse. I am single for the first time in years and I'm scared and lonely. Im trying not to get caught up in thinking about it too much.
Hey sis, I just came from a previous video and I have one more after this, but around this time [ 2:21 ] was when I stopped and was prompted to ask why you me and other girls (and guys!) want marriage so bad… and I think there are multiple reasons we are drawn to marriage to the point of suffering, and the one I am about to expose may not apply to all or for the same reasons, but definitely I encourage us asking ourselves why we want this beyond the obvious bc it would be nice to have a husband and kids and family one day. For me, I believe it’s bc if I have a family of my own, I can have my own bubble of perfect happiness where no one can disappoint me. Now, this sounds super fantasy or imaginary but I kid you not, it basically boils down to serving me and my needs rather than kingdom building. How could that be if I’m a Christian who raises my kids to be Christian and to be proud of the gospel? Well… bc what if their obedience to the lord isn’t what I would like or agree to or something that disrupts that picture, would I still be for it? Or if I would be, would I be for them being less than Christian in any way? If my perfect image of family was shattered, would I still want a family? Anyways, that’s just my take when I ask why do I really want to get married and have a family. The enemy touched my life with divorced parents, and as much as I hate him for that, I am learning that the evil comes in resentment towards that and seeking to remedy that in my own life. See, bc it’s our own regrets that we pass on to our children even when we don’t mean to, and that includes when our entire desire is to have a family when it’s really not. I hope this comment blesses you! Your content definitely is blessing me. I will continue listening now to this and the one to come!
Listen I use to pray for a spouse but after having my heart broken many times. I have surrendered to God and have left rather I become single or married in his hands.But I like what you said about asking God’s fervor to keep your sight only on the one for you! I’m the same I love easily😔
I am coming from church now and on my way I was talking to myself and asking God is there something wrong with me,why can't good men and Godly guys look at me or approach me,I asked myself is it because of my past sins or the person that I am,I wanted to get clarity from God of what is wrong with me but now I have found my answers,it's not because I have something wrong but God wants me to wait so that he can work on my shortcomings first before I meet the right person,thank you for the video. God bless you. ❤
I think I will be happier finding possibly some other kind of faith to follow and I need to figure out how I can quit getting touched when I don’t want to be
Thank you so much for this video. I'm inspired now and yes you're right, I have to focus on myself and God first. No need to chase. Let God do the work for me. God bless you. 😊😊😊
Love this video! Such great words of wisdom from a young woman...definitely need more content out there like this! Thanks for sharing! I'm subscribing and will certainly continue to watch more❤
Although we aren’t from the same religion, everything you said related perfectly to my beliefs as a muslim, you have really said what i needed to hear. May God bless you with a successful marriage in this life and the next. ♥️
There is no other name under heaven given among men where by we must be saved. All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. All have lied all has stolen. So we all must be born again by Gods spirit. By one man Adam sin came into the world. And by one man Jesus Christ sin can be forgiven!!! We are saved by grace through faith and not of yourself, it is the gift of God not of works so no one can boast. Christians trust God’s finished work alone ! His righteousness is what God sees when he looks at us ! We do good works for rewards and obedience not to earn our own way to heaven!!! Bible says God doesn’t share his glory with another
In our next lives assuming that you accept Jesus Christ as your savior then you're able to be in the kingdom of God there is no marriage no one is married.. and by the way religion cannot save anybody.. only Jesus Does
🙏“Padre, sé que he violado tus leyes y mis pecados me han separado de ti. Realmente lo siento, y ahora quiero alejarme de mi vida pecaminosa pasada hacia ti. Perdóname y ayúdame a evitar volver a pecar. Creo que su hijo, Jesucristo, murió por mis pecados, resucitó de entre los muertos, está vivo y escucha mi oración. Invito a Jesús a convertirse en el Señor de mi vida, a gobernar y reinar en mi corazón desde este día en adelante. Por favor envía tu Espíritu Santo para ayudarme a obedecerte y hacer tu voluntad por el resto de mi vida. En el nombre de Jesús oro, Amén "
I am wondering: how about those people that can never be alone or changing partners constantly or marry without firstly being in love with God. Their relationships are great and their lifes are awesome. I see it from the inside because they are close ppl. I am big believer and my life is falling appart :) Great! How is that possible????
I feel your pain. I feel crushed from over a decade of debilitating anxiety and depression. My career has fallen through, no relationship and I still live at home with my family. I'm in my early 30s. I see so many people without faith able to move forward in life while I feel forever stuck. I know God has a plan for me, but the sadness is oh so real.
@@lilacscoffee9360 hey! As christians and believers we are right to be healed and we are! Please listen to Andrew Wommack. It helped me when I had extreme anxiety and pannic attacks. It's easier said than done but dream for your future and read bibble.Talk to God. For me he's the only real friend! For God nothing is impossible. Somethimes we have to wait for those really good things. Now I think those unbelievers are not so happy after all ;) If you want you can talk to me.I'm 30 y.o. too :)
I know all that. I just don't know how long it will take me to change to be the person that God's wants me to be. as far as i know, i m very slow in progress, i just want to know the timeline. It scares me to think i might take 5 years to really be good enough for God to give me the right person. That means I will have to struggles my signleness for 5 more years.
My main problem is that every woman I meet is either somebody's wife or girlfriend . If I could meet the right woman, she'd be love --- starved, ignored by men for most of her life, and she'd be hungering, thirsting, and craving a marriage, so my one and only problem would be solved forever .
The last two years to be spiritually woken up like I have been at to have everything happen to be like it has and I miss my children and others and I wasn’t lying about who I was and now because of how I was treated I at this present time don’t want any man at all in my life although I still have feelings for someone and I don’t want to discuss relationships at all I want to discuss how you know if you should even hold onto your faith or if you have true faith or is it that being a Christian is some kind of sexual abuse or occult?
The Gospel of salvation of our souls: 💜💕💜💖💞💜💕For what I received I passed on to you as of [first importance]: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Peter, and then to the Twelve. After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers and sisters at the same time,
Evangelio para la salvación de tus almas💞💕💜💕❤💞💕💜 Porque ante todo les transmití a ustedes lo que yo mismo recibí: que Cristo murió por nuestros pecados según las Escrituras, que fue sepultado, que resucitó al tercer día según las Escrituras, y que se apareció a Pedro, y luego a los doce. Después se apareció a más de quinientos hermanos a la vez,
Second, I am as guilty of this as anyone, but let’s not assume that everyone should get married or encourage everyone to get married. We need to reclaim the beauty of singleness as it is taught in the scriptures. Devoting one’s life to the Lord as a single person is something God commends, but we often view it as a second-class life. Yes, God intends most people to get married, but it doesn’t follow that singleness is second-class. Indeed, Paul prefers singleness since one can devote oneself to ministry and to the Lord without distraction.
Dear God🙏♥️💕 in heaven, I come to you in the name of Jesus. I acknowledge to You that I am a sinner, and I am sorry for my sins and the life that I have lived; I need your forgiveness. I believe that your only begotten Son Jesus Christ shed His precious blood on the cross at Calvary and died for my sins, and I am now willing to turn from my sin. You said in the bible that if we confess the Lord our God and believe in our hearts that God raised Jesus from the dead, we shall be saved. Right now I confess Jesus as my Lord. With my heart, I believe that God raised Jesus from the dead. This very moment I accept Jesus Christ as my own personal Savior and according to His Word, right now I am saved. Amen.
I do porngraphy coz I'm single I feel like I'm gonna be single forever so porngraphy is a only way to stay happy plus I'm in a strict family my parents don't let me go out anywhere n boys also run away from me I'm 19 n haven't kissed anyone till now all my friends n sisters r either married or in a relationship here me my parents force me to study but coz of this I'm not able to focus in study idk what to do I'm also suffering through loneliness atm my friends all hang out with their partners here me staying home slowing I'm getting sick coz of this life due to stress n studying whole day staying in 1 room 24 hours sucks now Jesus plz help me
Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things will be added to you and to delight yourself in the lord and he will give you the desires of your heart and no good thing will he withhold from those who diligently seek him Jesus said
Holy GOD. That's my favorite Bible verse. Neato burrito!
As Christians, we are called to grow in the likeness and spirit of Christ. Whether single or married, this is our ultimate goal and purpose because it brings glory to God. Spiritual growth is not a means to an end, a quest for a reward, or a trade for what you desire. Rather, it is the living sacrifice of love, obedience, and thankfulness to our Lord for His amazing grace. This is why I am often wary of the assertion that earthly blessings are necessarily attached to spiritual maturity.
Singles often hear the assertion that if they simply focus on their relationship with God and grow in righteousness, a spouse will suddenly appear. I have heard this on more than one occasion and it always rings hollow. This is not because growing in grace and truth is unsound advice, but rather because it is unscriptural to assert that realizing our earthly desires necessarily hinges on spiritual maturity. As stated above, the point of spiritual growth is to become more like Christ, not to get what we want on earth.
Now, of course it is true that living in obedience and righteousness and conforming ourselves to the image of Christ can and will bring about blessings. Psalm 1 demonstrates this principle. Correspondingly, a life of sinfulness and disobedience will not bring about the blessings and peace found in a life renewed and regenerated by the redemptive work of Christ. However, there is no guarantee that we will be given what we desire while on earth even if we are walking in faith and truth. Spiritual maturity will not guarantee a spouse or health or earthly happiness. I know spiritually mature Christians who have remained unmarried for years upon years (despite longing and praying for a spouse) while other, less mature, carnally-minded Christians already have spouses and are enjoying all the benefits of such a relationship.
When attempting to comfort singles who are facing the trial of prolonged, unwanted singleness, people will often point to Christ's words in Matthew 6 as evidence that if a person seeks the kingdom of heaven and God's righteousness, all things will be "added to them," as if that is the formula for getting what you want. However, many Christians starve to death, many are murdered for their faith, and many will live earthly lives that are utterly lacking in certain pleasures, enjoyments, and blessings that are showered upon others who seem to be living more unfaithful lives. Does this mean that God is unfaithful? Was Christ being misleading? Not at all. Rather, it demonstrates that the ultimate fulfillment of Christ's words and God's promises are not found on earth, but rather in heaven. Spiritual growth and maturity do not guarantee earthly happiness. They will not guarantee a spouse. They do, however, store up a treasure of eternal joy and union with Christ in heaven. 1st John 2:25 says, "this is the promise which He Himself made to us: eternal life." Until we fully realize this promise in His presence, we must learn to follow Christ's examples and pray "not my will, but Yours be done," no matter how painful or confusing God's will appears to be at the time.
Arcanon10 All things are possible to those that believe. Mark 9:23 ❤️🕊🙂
Arcanon10 All things are possible to those that believe. Mark 9:23 ❤️👑✝️🙂👊
@@chief1redwolf909 Indeed :) And 👊 back at you
My wife passed away a month ago please keep me in prayers.
I'm really sorry to hear about your loss. 🙏 For you now.
It’s such a relief to know I’m not the only one who struggles with “chasing after the wind” or getting exited over anyone who shows me attention and I HATE IT. But thank my father for you and your testimony!
This is so motivational; it seems like ever since I turned 18 I feel this rush in looking for finding my spouse, or at least preparing. Thank you for easing my mind a bit💓
girl i GET THAT SO MUCH. Don't feel rushed. you have so much more time than you think you do I promise.
Oh good I'm not crazy! Same here.
I've been single most my life lol. You get used to it to a point but I do pray for my future mate each day whoever she is. Work on your relationship with God first then when God gives you a mate her and you will be better off for it :).
Women want mostly materialistic things from you not your body and soul, that is the issue sadly.
Good call meatball!
50 years old never been married , the devil use it to try to depressed me im a failure in life in a way iam i hate my life ,, i met Jesus in da early 90s and its been a roller coster ride since then but i still have such a strong faith in are Lord Christ King Jesus ,,, thank you for ur message YES GOD is still working on me
The worst thing is you have done everything you have suggested, and now you're 45 and no longer able to bear a child and you are still waiting, what can you say about that? If you are this woman and you haven't come to terms yet that you are not destined for marriage.
You’re marriage will only be as good as your singleness! - Miles Monroe
You are young yet so wise ! Good for you.
NONSENSE made to SHAME single people.
So Christians can grow in Christ but single Christians are DOOMED to repeat the way life was in their singleness? Exactly, doesn’t make sense. Load of nonsense
I can fall in love easily--- I relate to that,
Me too 😑
Iam a rock I cant fall in love easily, but somehow I thank God for that, because it has helped me in some relationships in my past that were not from God for that I could overcome.
This video topic is tricky. I love the points you brought up. If you are only focussed on fixing yourself or you think that God will ONLY give you that person when you are all fixed- is a toxic way to live. I've been in this spiral for years. It makes God the bad guy and that's not who He is. It has left me feeling angry at God when I mess up or fail because I think "oh here goes another long period of me struggling until maybe one day when I stop struggling and I'm right with God He will bring me my guy." God is not watching us thinking "She's not fixed yet so it's not time for her to meet him." Thats not how He works. What if God eventually uses that person for you to help you through your struggles? Or to help you become deeper in Christ? What if its better that you are single right now or permanently to learn and grow through your own relationship with God? No matter what hear me out guys- trust in God's timing, trust in His work in your heart -single or married. Putting that pressure on yourself that you HAVE TO GET RIGHT before this person comes is not healthy. The reward should not be the man God may have for you but the reward is the spiritual growth and the closeness in your relationship with God you can have during your singleness. The extra bonus could be a future spouse if God has that for you. FIRST be with the Lord, pursue Him, pray for your own heart and let the Holy Spirit within you work in your hearts no matter what you are struggling with. Pursue the Lord and the Holy Spirit within you will do the heart changing. Find community, go to church, read scripture, pray and worship Him. God is good and He loves you and wants the best for His daughters and sons!
You make an excellent point in this post. As Christians, we are called to grow in the likeness and spirit of Christ. Whether single or married, this is our ultimate goal and purpose because it brings glory to God. Spiritual growth is not a means to an end, a quest for a reward, or a trade for what you desire. Rather, it is the living sacrifice of love, obedience, and thankfulness to our Lord for His amazing grace. This is why, as you noted, we must be wary of the assertion that earthly blessings are necessarily attached to spiritual maturity.
Singles often hear the assertion that if they simply focus on their relationship with God and grow in righteousness, a spouse will suddenly appear. I have heard this on more than one occasion and it always rings hollow. This is not because growing in grace and truth is unsound advice, but rather because it is unscriptural to assert that realizing our earthly desires necessarily hinges on spiritual maturity. As stated above, the point of spiritual growth is to become more like Christ, not to get what we want on earth.
Now, of course it is true that living in obedience and righteousness and conforming ourselves to the image of Christ can and will bring about blessings. Psalm 1 demonstrates this principle. Correspondingly, a life of sinfulness and disobedience will not bring about the blessings and peace found in a life renewed and regenerated by the redemptive work of Christ. However, there is no guarantee that we will be given what we desire while on earth even if we are walking in faith and truth. Spiritual maturity will not guarantee a spouse or health or earthly happiness. I know spiritually mature Christians who have remained unmarried for years upon years (despite longing and praying for a spouse) while other, less mature, carnally-minded Christians already have spouses and are enjoying all the benefits of such a relationship.
When attempting to comfort singles who are facing the trial of prolonged, unwanted singleness, people will often point to Christ's words in Matthew 6 as evidence that if a person seeks the kingdom of heaven and God's righteousness, all things will be "added to them," as if that is the formula for getting what you want. However, many Christians starve to death, many are murdered for their faith, and many will live earthly lives of loneliness and sadness that are utterly lacking in certain pleasures, enjoyments, and blessings that are showered upon others who seem to be living more unfaithful lives. Does this mean that God is unfaithful? Was Christ being misleading? Not at all. Rather, it demonstrates that the ultimate fulfillment of Christ's words and God's promises are not found on earth, but rather in heaven. Spiritual growth and maturity do not guarantee earthly happiness. They will not guarantee a spouse. They do, however, store up a treasure of eternal joy and union with Christ in heaven. 1st John 2:25 says, "this is the promise which He Himself made to us: eternal life." Until we fully realize this promise in His presence, we must learn to follow Christ's examples and pray "not my will, but Yours be done," no matter how painful or confusing God's will appears to be at the time.
I’ve been single for over 35+ years. And at my age now, I don’t want anyone now. To old to start a family. I believe God doesn’t want me to have a family. I’m a Christian, go to church, read the Bible daily, pray daily and still depressed. I only leave my house to go to church, doctors appointment or grocery shopping. I don’t visit friends because they have families, kids and even grand kids. I have none. It’s depressing.
I really love your insight on being a single woman. Thank you for putting this message out there because God has spoken out to your heart to warn others and ease their mind to do the righteous thing for the glory of God and I do relate to what you said about falling for any man or even a rock 😂 but I love that you mention prayer is so powerful and we should lean more unto God on the day of our singleness because truly he has something much bigger and better for his/ her sons and daughters. And we should be more patient with him because all things works together for his goodness. The person he has for us is much better than what we are seeking out there or chasing after. It will all be worth it if we are patient with him and most importantly praying about it should be our first priority. 😊 Thank you a million times for this video. Many blessings upon you and I do believe you will indeed find the one that God the almighty has reserved for you!!! -cheers💕
I'm so glad you liked it thank you for your support!!!
Carla Bellefleur hello carla
4:35 spoke to me! "You're not gonna be dumping all of this on another person that falls short and expect them to fix you. because THEY CAN'T." That's what I needed!
Thank you so much, Nastasia! Your video helped me a lot. I also think that this is the best video on singleness I've ever watched. Cause so often married people give advice on that and I doubt that they understand our suffering. Cause it's easy to teach others when you already found your spouse. I'm 24 and singleness kills me and sometimes I feel like I'm gonna be single forever as I've always been single...it's sooo hard. But as you said we need to focus on Jesus and grow
Ooof amazing! “I want to catch feelings for the right one.” I needed this. Thank you for the guidance in praying! I can relate so much to giving away my heart so easily!
I definitely remember as a single being up and down in how I felt being single, but once I decided God was enough, your girl was on fire for God!☺️
I can fall in love with a rock 🤣 same! Lord help us 🙏🏻✝️
hahah!
you can lust after a rock most of the time people are lusting mistaking it for love
God used this video for me in so many ways!! Thank you so much, and don’t stop making vids!! They are helping people more than you know💖
Heading out of college and I feel this on a spiritual level. Except I don’t believe in praying for your future husband. I found it just makes me more impatient. I guess praying that God would change my attraction to only notice the guy I’m meant to be with, if he has someone.
I don’t believe there’s someone for everyone. My aunt is single (56) and she wants to get married. It hasn’t happened.
Thank you girl! I needed to hear this, there is a lot within myself that needs to be worked on. This season of singleness has been hard and I haven't been the most disciplined with my walk with the LORD and that's the truth. Pray for me..m.this is the time for me to see myself as GOD sees me
that's so awesome embrace this season!!!
@@NastasiaGrace I will! Thanks, it has been hard indeed. Been single for almost 3 years (after a 7 year relationship) and I'm definitely using this time to ve close to GOD. Alot of pruning, healing, and reflecting....but GOD has promises for my future
Thank you so much for this video! You are really inspiring! It’s good to hear from a single person. I’m a single Christian as well, so I can relate with a lot of stuff you are saying. And also thank you for not having a filter because so many people sugar coat things.
I'm so so happy that you could relate!!! thanks for commenting!
Nastasia thanks so much for being the perfect content in this life of my season. God bless you, we need more of these
Christian women's tips on singleness, dating, marriage and a fulfilling life. We needed to talk about these things!!!
Thank you for being so honest and relatable. ❤❤
Thank you so much for making this video! I have spent so much time trying to force the wrong man to be the right man. I know God has a man for me and I’m using this time alone to better my relationship with God and myself so that when the man made for me comes along we can build a beautiful life together.
And she is engaged now... :)
I’m on this boat right now! I appreciate your honesty, your guidance is so so great!!
I can relate to this. I am also an empath and have always had a pattern of falling for anyone who has given me attention. I feel like my big heart is a blessing and a curse. I am single for the first time in years and I'm scared and lonely. Im trying not to get caught up in thinking about it too much.
As someone growing in faith and really working towards becoming a 'Godly' person- this is really helpful!❤
Being single is not a prison sentence! Great video!
It’s boring after 25 lol
Shuu , these 12min were so impactful, thank you for sharing
thank you so much for sharing ! really need to hear this
Matthew 6:33 “Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all else will be added to you”
You have remarkable faith, well done. Another verse that helps me is at Psalm 145:16. Stay focused and strong!
Oh, did I need this video!!! 🙌🏽💗
Hi 😊♥️
Hey sis, I just came from a previous video and I have one more after this, but around this time [ 2:21 ] was when I stopped and was prompted to ask why you me and other girls (and guys!) want marriage so bad… and I think there are multiple reasons we are drawn to marriage to the point of suffering, and the one I am about to expose may not apply to all or for the same reasons, but definitely I encourage us asking ourselves why we want this beyond the obvious bc it would be nice to have a husband and kids and family one day.
For me, I believe it’s bc if I have a family of my own, I can have my own bubble of perfect happiness where no one can disappoint me. Now, this sounds super fantasy or imaginary but I kid you not, it basically boils down to serving me and my needs rather than kingdom building. How could that be if I’m a Christian who raises my kids to be Christian and to be proud of the gospel? Well… bc what if their obedience to the lord isn’t what I would like or agree to or something that disrupts that picture, would I still be for it? Or if I would be, would I be for them being less than Christian in any way? If my perfect image of family was shattered, would I still want a family?
Anyways, that’s just my take when I ask why do I really want to get married and have a family. The enemy touched my life with divorced parents, and as much as I hate him for that, I am learning that the evil comes in resentment towards that and seeking to remedy that in my own life. See, bc it’s our own regrets that we pass on to our children even when we don’t mean to, and that includes when our entire desire is to have a family when it’s really not.
I hope this comment blesses you! Your content definitely is blessing me. I will continue listening now to this and the one to come!
Go off sis 😃 I needed this reminder ✊🏾
haha yes girl!
That was so incredibly helpful! Thank you so much!! I really needed to hear that! May God continue to use you!
Honestly the best video I’ve watched on the topic of singleness. Thanks for sharing! ✨
yay I'm SOOO glad thank you!
Tonia Moronczyk hello tonia
Hi Toni morconizyk,. Toni. What kind of CD you have
It's easy for me since raising two teenagers keeps me busy. Who knows maybe someday
Single forty-one-year-old Christian man. Never had a solid relationship in my life. Sort of sucks
Girl PREACH. Literally this video was directly on point for me right now. Thank you so much
I love all your videos, I wish I had a friend like you 😭
aww that's so sweet thank you!!
Asia Moore hello asia
Listen I use to pray for a spouse but after having my heart broken many times. I have surrendered to God and have left rather I become single or married in his hands.But I like what you said about asking God’s fervor to keep your sight only on the one for you! I’m the same I love easily😔
i am single i am so happy in a name of holy spirt jesus amen
Girl you nailed that.... God Bless :)
I am coming from church now and on my way I was talking to myself and asking God is there something wrong with me,why can't good men and Godly guys look at me or approach me,I asked myself is it because of my past sins or the person that I am,I wanted to get clarity from God of what is wrong with me but now I have found my answers,it's not because I have something wrong but God wants me to wait so that he can work on my shortcomings first before I meet the right person,thank you for the video. God bless you. ❤
I relate to everything you said. I must be a women.
OH MY GOODNESS THANK YOU NASTASIA! Thank you. :)
Thank youuuuuuuu, this encouraged me ❤️
This is good! Love the transparency& how you're reflecting on the Word of God. God is Faithful❤#NewSubbie
How are you doing queen
Great video and wonderful Christian insight. May the Lord continue to work in you and guide you to whom he has in store for you :)
The video I didn't know I needed! Thank you.
I think I will be happier finding possibly some other kind of faith to follow and I need to figure out how I can quit getting touched when I don’t want to be
Thank you for another great video. :) I'm in full agreement with everything you said. Your advice was really good and helpful! :) God bless you!!! :)
Thank you so much for this video. I'm inspired now and yes you're right, I have to focus on myself and God first. No need to chase. Let God do the work for me. God bless you. 😊😊😊
This was so useful thank you ☺️💕
Love this video! Such great words of wisdom from a young woman...definitely need more content out there like this! Thanks for sharing! I'm subscribing and will certainly continue to watch more❤
Thank you for this video. Great advice! May God bless you.
Studying God is a good hobby to pick up.
I did a video on singleness and dating. I also believe it's important for to know in order to help them get good guy/girl.
Thank you! Great advice!
This video made me subscribe. God's will over my life in Jesus' name! HE knows what's best for us all!
Although we aren’t from the same religion, everything you said related perfectly to my beliefs as a muslim, you have really said what i needed to hear. May God bless you with a successful marriage in this life and the next. ♥️
There is no other name under heaven given among men where by we must be saved. All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. All have lied all has stolen. So we all must be born again by Gods spirit. By one man Adam sin came into the world. And by one man Jesus Christ sin can be forgiven!!! We are saved by grace through faith and not of yourself, it is the gift of God not of works so no one can boast. Christians trust God’s finished work alone ! His righteousness is what God sees when he looks at us ! We do good works for rewards and obedience not to earn our own way to heaven!!! Bible says God doesn’t share his glory with another
In our next lives assuming that you accept Jesus Christ as your savior then you're able to be in the kingdom of God there is no marriage no one is married.. and by the way religion cannot save anybody.. only Jesus Does
Jesus is the way The Truth and the Life ☹️
@@inayah4518 its the truth
@@lailamossemann8316 amen sister
Thanks I needed this video
this is do good! thank you for making this video!!
Yes my goal is to enjoy life !! Traveling is definitely on my list that and working out!
🙏“Padre, sé que he violado tus leyes y mis pecados me han separado de ti. Realmente lo siento, y ahora quiero alejarme de mi vida pecaminosa pasada hacia ti. Perdóname y ayúdame a evitar volver a pecar. Creo que su hijo, Jesucristo, murió por mis pecados, resucitó de entre los muertos, está vivo y escucha mi oración. Invito a Jesús a convertirse en el Señor de mi vida, a gobernar y reinar en mi corazón desde este día en adelante. Por favor envía tu Espíritu Santo para ayudarme a obedecerte y hacer tu voluntad por el resto de mi vida. En el nombre de Jesús oro, Amén "
such good advice!
Love your content!!! Lord bless❤❤❤
thank youu!
Iris Heinrich hello iris
Blessed are those who seek righteousness for they will be filled.... Matthew 5. Thank you for this, Nastasia!
Set your affections on things above not on things on earth.a lot of single women become missionaries or many historic ones .
loved this! keep it up!
I am wondering: how about those people that can never be alone or changing partners constantly or marry without firstly being in love with God. Their relationships are great and their lifes are awesome. I see it from the inside because they are close ppl. I am big believer and my life is falling appart :) Great! How is that possible????
I feel your pain. I feel crushed from over a decade of debilitating anxiety and depression. My career has fallen through, no relationship and I still live at home with my family. I'm in my early 30s. I see so many people without faith able to move forward in life while I feel forever stuck. I know God has a plan for me, but the sadness is oh so real.
@@lilacscoffee9360 hey! As christians and believers we are right to be healed and we are! Please listen to Andrew Wommack. It helped me when I had extreme anxiety and pannic attacks. It's easier said than done but dream for your future and read bibble.Talk to God. For me he's the only real friend! For God nothing is impossible. Somethimes we have to wait for those really good things. Now I think those unbelievers are not so happy after all ;) If you want you can talk to me.I'm 30 y.o. too :)
I shared this with my friends who are in a season of singleness
Tonia Moronczyk let your friends know I'm looking for me a HOLY WOMAN OF GOD I STAY IN BASILE LOUISIANA LET ME KNOW SOMETHING
Thank You Nastasia!
i am on noPMO and your words very motivated me thanks
I love this video so much 😊
thank youu!!
Amen! 🥺❣️
Very good, nice information
I know all that. I just don't know how long it will take me to change to be the person that God's wants me to be. as far as i know, i m very slow in progress, i just want to know the timeline. It scares me to think i might take 5 years to really be good enough for God to give me the right person. That means I will have to struggles my signleness for 5 more years.
Yes! Love this!
thank you!!
The Lord said be fruitful and multiply
great message! please share the sermon!
My main problem is that every woman I meet is either somebody's wife or girlfriend . If I could meet the right woman, she'd be love --- starved, ignored by men for most of her life, and she'd be hungering, thirsting, and craving a marriage, so my one and only problem would be solved forever .
I am trying but my hands hurt and I am doing better today cause of you but I am getting o f
I feel I want to leave God because of this experience especially because as far as I am concerned I am still being touched inappropriately
The last two years to be spiritually woken up like I have been at to have everything happen to be like it has and I miss my children and others and I wasn’t lying about who I was and now because of how I was treated I at this present time don’t want any man at all in my life although I still have feelings for someone and I don’t want to discuss relationships at all I want to discuss how you know if you should even hold onto your faith or if you have true faith or is it that being a Christian is some kind of sexual abuse or occult?
The Gospel of salvation of our souls: 💜💕💜💖💞💜💕For what I received I passed on to you as of [first importance]: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Peter, and then to the Twelve. After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers and sisters at the same time,
Evangelio para la salvación de tus almas💞💕💜💕❤💞💕💜
Porque ante todo les transmití a ustedes lo que yo mismo recibí: que Cristo murió por nuestros pecados según las Escrituras, que fue sepultado, que resucitó al tercer día según las Escrituras, y que se apareció a Pedro, y luego a los doce. Después se apareció a más de quinientos hermanos a la vez,
Honeyyy, can you inform me what the sermon is called and who it is by?
6' 6 pk and 6 figure That's why you're single....
Love the shirt!!
thanks!!! It's my friend's lol
Second, I am as guilty of this as anyone, but let’s not assume that everyone should get married or encourage everyone to get married. We need to reclaim the beauty of singleness as it is taught in the scriptures. Devoting one’s life to the Lord as a single person is something God commends, but we often view it as a second-class life. Yes, God intends most people to get married, but it doesn’t follow that singleness is second-class. Indeed, Paul prefers singleness since one can devote oneself to ministry and to the Lord without distraction.
Thanks
Dear God🙏♥️💕 in heaven, I come to you in the name of Jesus. I acknowledge to You that I am a sinner, and I am sorry for my sins and the life that I have lived; I need your forgiveness.
I believe that your only begotten Son Jesus Christ shed His precious blood on the cross at Calvary and died for my sins, and I am now willing to turn from my sin.
You said in the bible that if we confess the Lord our God and believe in our hearts that God raised Jesus from the dead, we shall be saved.
Right now I confess Jesus as my Lord. With my heart, I believe that God raised Jesus from the dead. This very moment I accept Jesus Christ as my own personal Savior and according to His Word, right now I am saved. Amen.
I do porngraphy coz I'm single I feel like I'm gonna be single forever so porngraphy is a only way to stay happy plus I'm in a strict family my parents don't let me go out anywhere n boys also run away from me I'm 19 n haven't kissed anyone till now all my friends n sisters r either married or in a relationship here me my parents force me to study but coz of this I'm not able to focus in study idk what to do I'm also suffering through loneliness atm my friends all hang out with their partners here me staying home slowing I'm getting sick coz of this life due to stress n studying whole day staying in 1 room 24 hours sucks now Jesus plz help me
I pray to God to find a future wife if she is near me in Texas I trust in you God will all my heart 🙏
Iam going totally on the contrary I am too picky and I cant get interested in anyone. I have specifics desires which a man should be for me.
okay
I love this video.