Reflections on Friendship, Season, and Divine Timing: A Personal Journey

As I reconnected with a friend after a prolonged silence, her jubilant tone on the phone was a delightful surprise, especially considering her recent past of sorrow following a divorce just a year prior. 

Her excited announcement of an impending marriage, to a man she'd known for only six months and a Christian, caught me off guard—truly, it was unexpected. While I genuinely rejoice in her happiness, a fleeting pang of sadness and a self-reflective question arose: "Am I among the 'unlucky' ones?" Quickly, I redirected my thoughts, rebuking the negative introspection and reminding myself of a fundamental truth: God's sovereignty and perfect timing in orchestrating one's life journey. I affirmed to myself that He is actively working in my life, as He is in the life of my future partner, and that I am not "unlucky" but rather blessed. 

My season of singleness has been a valuable period of personal and spiritual growth, drawing me into a closer, more intimate relationship with God. 

In times of loneliness or when life's challenges seem overwhelming, and I yearn for a partner to share and support me, I turn to Jesus, finding solace, redemption, and peace in His presence. He sustains my soul, calms my heart with His grace, and embodies unfailing love. 

While I desire a lifelong partner to love and journey through eternity with, in the interim, I will continue to nurture self-love, with God as my enduring strength, love, and eternal companion.

—MC©️

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