Are You Living Your Life On Hold?

Here is part of an Article I read today. The Author's name is at the end of the Article. I think many of us, married or single tend to live our lives on hold; "I'll be happy when (fill in the blank)". Although I do live my life and don't sit around and wait for a mate in order to live my life and do the things I want to do, I have to admit that in many ways, I do/have put my life on hold. Like all of us, I tend to go in phases. I'll be happy & fine being single and then after a break-up I go through a period of wanting to be married so bad that it consumes my thoughts. I'm on my way back up from being in that valley, and I look forward to the blessings God has for my future, whether single or married. He knows what's best for me!

This Article is very thought provoking and I hope you enjoy it! :)

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Embrace The Season!!

If you keep doing what you’re doing today, where will you be ten years from now? As singles, there is a tendency to put life on hold, waiting for that day you finally walk the aisle, when that ring goes on your finger, when you say, “I do.” Then, you think, life will truly begin.

Your desire to marry is very natural and normal. In many ways I believe God made us this way. But what are you doing today? Embrace every moment you have—now.

Life is full of wonderful and terrific opportunities beyond your wildest dreams. Don’t stop dreaming. Don’t stop seeking God for His divine appointments. Live life with moments that take your breath away. Don’t live your life “on hold.”

Stop and enjoy a beautiful sunset, the ocean, the mountains, the moon, the stars, a rainbow. Embrace the Creator of the universe. Embrace the beauty of His creation, His magnitude, His greatness, His love. Embrace life, knowing God has a plan even when you don’t always understand it or see it. Embrace His Word when life doesn’t make sense.

God says He has a plan, a plan to prosper you and not to harm you, a plan to give you a hope and a future. Call upon Him and pray. Seek Him with all your heart (Jeremiah 29:11-13). Don’t lose heart! Keep believing God no matter what disappointments come. Have you had another relationship fall apart? I understand. Press on!

When life is frustrating, He remains faithful. When you’re tired of waiting, He remains constant. When you’re sick and tired of being single, embrace your freedom.

Exercise when you like.
Go on a vacation when you like.
Change the thermostat how you like.
Invite friends over when you like.
Watch the programs you like.
Change the channels when you like.
Spend your money how you like (according to God’s principles).
Go to the movies you like (according to God’s standards).
Eat the food you like. (Keep it healthy.)
Dress the way you like. (Keep it wholesome.)
Go to bed when you like. (Keeping it healthy.)
Go to the church you like (by God’s direction).
Work in the ministry you like (by God’s direction).

If you marry, the above list may dramatically change. Your freedom changes to a commitment to another. Your desire is to please your mate. Marriage would add a wonderful new set of things you may be able to do, but don’t forget the things you would lose.

Today can you embrace your singleness? Consider all the wonderful opportunities you’ve been given. Live it, love it, enjoy it, and embrace it!

May God fill you with His great joy! Embrace the moment!


“You will make known to me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; in Your right hand there are pleasures forever.”

—Psalm 16:11
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Kathleen Hardaway is an author and speaker with a passion to encourage and equip women to be all that God calls them to be. She exhorts women to never give up, dream big, and live the life God created them to live.