A Question of Singleness
You know, it's interesting how life goes on. You'd think in our something-other-than-normal world that life might take coffee breaks, or possibly even a nap. What we've been stuck with is a time-space continuum, that while it has provided endless plots for numerous science-fiction media, it has yet to be stopped, rewound, fast-forwarded, or paused. This is probably for the best. Should time be controllable, a point would most likely be reached where a government or other controlling entity would place a not-too-objective value on time and start charging for it.
This just would not do. Do what you can; do what you must. Support the non-research of time control methods--it's the only right choice.
Speaking of "life going on," I find this time of year (and especially three days ago) to be a very interesting time of year. Ah, Valentine's Day. "When a boy's mind turns to what a girl has been contemplating all year," or so a quote I once heard goes. And yet such is not always the case. There are also those of the persuasion that it would be more appropriate to wish someone "Happy Single's Awareness Day," or SAD for short. While I must agree that, of all the days of the year, that is probably the one on which singles are most aware of their singleness, one wonders at the message. Is it that singleness should be encouraged, or that, being aware of their singleness, they should seek to remedy their situation? And of the two options, which is better? One has to admit that singles are capable of pursuing certain courses of action more freely because they are single. One also has to admit that while there are those who remain single, that is the vast minority of the population. When considering Scripture on this point, it is worthy of noting that God did not see man's singleness as a benefit, but rather as a situation needing change. All this to say, "Enjoy the singleness God has blessed you with. Use your singleness to His glory, but take into account the fact that for the majority of people God has created, there is a time for that singleness to come to an end. Be willing to serve God to your fullest capacity in whatever station of life He has placed you, and trust Him for the changes (or not) in that station."
This just would not do. Do what you can; do what you must. Support the non-research of time control methods--it's the only right choice.
Speaking of "life going on," I find this time of year (and especially three days ago) to be a very interesting time of year. Ah, Valentine's Day. "When a boy's mind turns to what a girl has been contemplating all year," or so a quote I once heard goes. And yet such is not always the case. There are also those of the persuasion that it would be more appropriate to wish someone "Happy Single's Awareness Day," or SAD for short. While I must agree that, of all the days of the year, that is probably the one on which singles are most aware of their singleness, one wonders at the message. Is it that singleness should be encouraged, or that, being aware of their singleness, they should seek to remedy their situation? And of the two options, which is better? One has to admit that singles are capable of pursuing certain courses of action more freely because they are single. One also has to admit that while there are those who remain single, that is the vast minority of the population. When considering Scripture on this point, it is worthy of noting that God did not see man's singleness as a benefit, but rather as a situation needing change. All this to say, "Enjoy the singleness God has blessed you with. Use your singleness to His glory, but take into account the fact that for the majority of people God has created, there is a time for that singleness to come to an end. Be willing to serve God to your fullest capacity in whatever station of life He has placed you, and trust Him for the changes (or not) in that station."
posted by A Scottish Whisper at 10:04
1 Comments:
Sooooo.... is that a declaration of availability, or what?
Is the Great Joemoe now seeking a mate?
:p
Anyways, mostly seriously, Michelle had an idea for Valentine's Day that I think I could definately back: Love Thy Neighbor Day. Much more singles friendly and less third-wheelish feeling. Singles Awareness Day only exists because it is the day that singles are most aware of their own state of singleness.
I certainly know what you mean about the pros and cons of being single at this age. There are so many things to learn and experience as a single person that would be much harder or impossible as someone's sweetheart. But there's also the tug towards companionship and gratification that exists in a close relationship. And of course we cannot forget Paul (he's awesome) and the entirety of I Corinthians 7... Well, before I wax any more eloquent and should turn this into one of my own posts, I'll just agree with your last quote. I'm contented in the situation God has put before me right now, and with His help I'll be able to handle any changes He sends my way.
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