Your Gift From God
15 Nov 2011 4 Comments
For I wish that all men were even as I myself. But each one has his own gift from God, one in this manner and another in that. -1 Corinthians 7:7
This verse is from a letter written by Paul to the Corinthian church and this chapter in particular is addressing singleness and marriage. He is saying in the above verse that he wishes all men were single just as he is, although he goes on to say that each one has his own gift from God. The word “gift” here is the same word he uses when talking about spiritual gifts later on in this same letter.
I want you to know that the stage of life you’re in is a gift from God. Not just a gift like a present that He’s giving you (because I think many would ask for a different gift), 
but a season of life that He has gifted you for. If you are single, then He has gifted you to be single. If you are married, then He has gifted you for marriage—and not just for marriage in general, but He has gifted you to be married to your spouse.
I often hear girls asking why some who seem so immature in Christ seem to find what they’re looking for so quickly, getting married right out of high school or college, while the older girls who have pursued God and followed after Him seem to have no prospects whatsoever. They feel like they’ve done what God has asked them to do and yet, have not received this answer to their prayers. I want to encourage you that God hasn’t done this by accident. He has specifically gifted you for this season of your life!
There are purposes that God has, beyond what you even know, and He is carrying them out through you. He wants each of us to live our life to the fullest! Don’t focus on what you can’t do because you’re single, focus on what you can do. And most importantly, what He can do through you!
Don’t let being single hold you back from all God wants to do in your life. Remember—you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you!
What are some ways you’ve allowed God to use you—regardless of your marital status? Do you ever feel like your status is a hindrance?
Erica Algren
Nov 15, 2011 @ 11:18:24
For a longtime I felt that I was not good enough to get married. But now I know that God has a plan for me. He has given me, I think of and that is Sign Language. I have the passion for the Deaf. I love using it. And my step mom has told me many times that she feels/knows that one day I will marry a deaf man. But I have put that in Gods hands. I have the ability to love on my nieces and nephew. And watch them grow and just be there to love on them and be a part of there life as they grow up.
Wingman646
Nov 15, 2011 @ 11:22:41
I can sincerely say that no hindrances come from being single, save for the immature-in-the-faith’s complaints of being that way. Sure, I would love to be able to share the love Jesus has for me with another, but I’m not going to get angry with Him or depressed because He doesn’t meet my selfish demands. This life isn’t about me. I’m His inheritence, I’m looking to develop as much interest in my spiritual account on His behalf as I can before my time comes!
Hannah Davis
Nov 15, 2011 @ 19:25:14
Liz, I love when you said, “I want you to know that the stage of life you’re in is a gift from God.” I have recently started to really look at my life in that way, and embrace being single. I realize that I probably wouldn’t be doing all of the things I am doing right now if I was married. As singles we need to be thankful for the gift of extra time. Extra time to devote to God, to devote to what He has called us to do, and to devote to spiritual growth for ourselves. Great post! :)
Amanda Whetstone
Nov 29, 2011 @ 20:18:25
Liz, great post! I think very few singles (especially us ladies) see being single as a gift or believe that we are equipped to be single or that God has a purpose for our singleness. I’ve been determined to like you said, to not focus on what you can’t do as a single person, but to embrace all the things that you can do. There are so many opportunities in this stage of life, and one day if God so chooses to bring a husband and kids into my life, I don’t want to look back and wish I had made more of this time in my life. Thanks so much for the encouragement!