How do you spend Valentines’s Day if you’re single?
That is the question for most singles. And if they’re not looking for something to do, they may be hiding.
Unfortunately, that’s because Valentine’s Day has become Single Awareness Day for some.
But what if Valentine’s Day became something singles looked forward to instead?
Single On Valentine’s Day
If you’re single, we want to encourage you to consider changing your perspective.
Instead of focusing on being single, consider seeing Valentine’s Day as an opportunity, to thank God through prayer, for your future soul mate.
Dedicate the day to thanking God for the man or woman, He is preparing just for you.
Praying For What You Want
Being single in today’s society is no walk in the park. Nobody wants to play the dating game that’s filled with disappointments, hurt and the unknown.
Before we met, Timberley had what was known as the “list.” That list consisted of what she desired in a future husband, and she took that list before God daily in prayer.
We were introduced by a mutual friend, by way of a phone call. And our first phone conversation went something like this:
Timberley: What do you stand for?
Andre: What do you mean?
Timberley: What do you stand for, what are you about? I mean, I’m not saying you’re going to be my husband. But I need to know in advance, what you stand for. Otherwise, there’s no need in us dating. For instance…
She then went on to tell me her list.
Andre: (Paused after hearing that long list.) Ok…well I think the question here isn’t if I qualify, the question is, do you?
Yep, that’s how that went down! And with that response, you can only imagine how the rest of the conversation went.
We talked on the phone for hours that day. Met at the movies a week later, and have been together ever since.
The point here is that Timberley prayed specifically for what she wanted and did not compromise for the sake of just having a man.
She waited for God to bring the one she had been praying for.
Valentine’s Day Prayer
The Bible tells us to make our requests known to God. This includes what we desire for our future relationships.
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.” ~ Philippians 4:6 {AMPC}
You see, God cares about all of the details, so don’t be afraid to share them with Him. Simply, make a list of the characteristics and qualities that are important to you. Then believe God for them daily.
You can pray: over your list, everything on your list, or a simple prayer like this:
Heavenly Father, I thank you for preparing a mate specifically for me. Someone who loves you and will prioritize me second to you. Someone who will honor me, respect me and hold me in high esteem. You know my needs, and you know my desire to have a spouse and a family.
I ask that you help me to prepare myself to love you with my whole heart and to love my future spouse second to you. I thank you Father God in advance for answering my prayer. In Jesus Name. Amen!
In The End
When Valentine’s Day comes around; when you’re invited to a party and everyone there is a couple, and you feel like a 3rd wheel, instead of getting down about it, pray about it. And thank God in advance for bringing you a mate He is preparing just for you.
PS…Here’s an idea to consider. Host a party for your single friends, for a night of fun with food and prayer for one another.
PIN FOR LATER
~ André and Timberley Gray
Great insight and fresh application for singles and the idea of hosting a party for singles on Valentine’s Day.
Love the first phone conversation between you two. And that’s such a powerful concept in praying the Philippians 4:6 passage for a future mate! In our culture, I see so many men and women settle for someone just for the sake of having a person…any person…in their life just to have a “love” life. What’s worse than being single? Being with the wrong person who makes life miserable.
Amen to that Karen so true. Thank you for stopping by to read. ~ Blessings
Great advice!
Thank you for stopping by to read. ~ Blessings
Awesome perspective. So many things I had not considered. I know before I got married, I took my list to God and hoped for the best. I got the best as a result. I love the idea of meeting with other friends to enjoy Valentines night. We have made it a day of romantic love, but I’m considering taking the entire family somewhere to enjoy the afternoon just thinking about the past suggestion you made in this piece so that my children can appreciate Valentines Day as a day of celebrating love 💕
Yes our children enjoy how we celebrate love as a family! ~ Blessings