Single and Loving It…

Hey everyone…

I wanted to start this post talking about something from my past. My parents divorced when I was two months old and I was raised by my mother. Throughout the years, she has had few “boyfriends” but her values and such were what has been instilled in me since a young age.

My mother is my hero. Simply put. The trials and tribulations she has faced in her life would baffle the toughest critic. She could have easily given up. Yet, no matter how much pain she may be in, she does not let that deter her from the love she has for her Heavenly Father, the Lord Jesus Christ.

How awesome is that example?

Since my mother raised me, I never had that positive male influence in my life. Many have tried, and almost none of them succeeded. A few years ago, I was given two books for my birthday. They were entitled Wild at Heart  and The Way to a Wild Heart  both by John Eldridge. Basically, these books talk about young boys who do not have that male influence in their lives. It reminds us that we are worth being called MEN, because of our Heavenly Father. This is a needed reminder not just for young men.

I never had someone in my life to teach me about football, or how to shave properly. I know nothing of tools and no one would want to see me with a power tool of any type. But, thats OK. I have learned my values and a base line of ethical standards from two things.. the Lord and my mother. I know I am important because as my mom would always tell me…”You were created by God and God don’t make no junk…” I hope to one day make sure that the next generation of young men realize their importance. Even though it was a lesson learned at a later time in my life, it was still an important one for me to understand!

I had a conversation with a few friends recently about being single. In the Bible, Paul leads a single life. I truly believe that God does call some people to be single. And if that is His plan for me, then I will live it to the best of my ability. Right now, I am happy I am single. I am not in a great place in my life to really “lend” my heart to another. Plus, part of me likes to believe that God does have someone for me. But, I need to know and understand that His plans for me are perfect and in His timing!

Sorry, I hope this post made some type of sense. This has been something I have debated on writing for awhile. What are your thoughts? Leave them here!

Song of the Day is My Reward  by Paul Baloche….