Living Single - All The Word for Today Daily Devotionals for 2025

‘ [God]will notleave you without support' Hebrews 13:5 AMP
Colleen Alden writes: ‘I'm singleThe kind of companionship I ache forI don't have. This feeling drives me to seek GodWhy am I single when I long to love and be loved?...Though it's pointless to use our limited understanding to critique God's plans, it's helpful to catch glimpses of what He's creating in me: Courage: to go home every night to someone who believes in me might make facing the scarier parts of life easierSingleness forces me to lean on Godto face an uncertain future without fear. Psalm 27:1 NIV says, "The Lord is the stronghold of my life-of whom shall I be afraid?" He's my protector, provider and Saviour whether I've a husband or not. Faith: Paul says, "Be satisfied with your present circumstancesGodwill notleave you without support." Do I believe He knows best even when it hurts and I don't understand? When we've tasted loneliness past what we can bearcry out to Jesus. He's "close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Psalms 34:18 NIV). He knows what it is to long for somethingHe's longed for the affection of his loved ones for centuries. Authenticity: once in a while a man sparks my interestThen a funny thing happens. The more interested I become, the more I become someone elseThe old fears kick in. Am I pretty enough? Thin enough? Charming and talkative enough? God made me who I am, and years of being single have allowed me to learn who this woman isI'd rather be single than be with someone who wants me to be someone else.'

Soul Food Reading: Num 4:34-6:27