tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2985726132855451798.post3520312491573725165..comments2016-01-28T21:32:26.049-06:00Comments on Sincerely, Shelbi: One Of My Present Dilemmas...Shelbi Huntterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03664617276719928729noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2985726132855451798.post-12138904144333443162013-08-04T00:43:03.558-05:002013-08-04T00:43:03.558-05:00I totally know where you are coming from! I have h...I totally know where you are coming from! I have heard that same phrase and while I get what they are saying, I also find that it isn't as easy as it sounds. Lately I have found myself praying that God will teach me how to be content where I am. Learning to pour myself into working for His Kingdom and being a part of the ministry of my church has really been helpful. By putting my focus on Him I find that I have less time to focus on my singleness. It definitely isn't easy and some days are more of a struggle than others, but it is definitely not impossible! I totally understand being frustrated about it, as I find myself feeling the same way. <br />I'll definitely being praying for you!! :)Shelbi Huntterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03664617276719928729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2985726132855451798.post-70984842557592781232013-08-04T00:37:51.993-05:002013-08-04T00:37:51.993-05:00Charity,
I definitely thank you for the prayers! L...Charity,<br />I definitely thank you for the prayers! Lately they have been needed greatly. It is daily work to trust that He has a plan in store that I cannot even begin to imagine. It is not something that I am finding easy, but I am trying to learn how to be content where I am despite my singleness. Recently it has been hard as a guy was in my life and we were talking, but when he told me that he wasn't a Christian and didn't find that to be a big deal I felt the need to cut it short. I just didn't feel right about it. It was tough and it wasn't the first time it has happened. Being in the wrong relationship is definitely not what I want. I am really learning about how I can be truly focused in on ministry at my church and at my school even during this time.<br />I actually have read your posts and keep up with your blog! It has been very encouraging and I love to read your posts!!<br />Again, thank you for the prayers!!<br /><br />ShelbiShelbi Huntterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03664617276719928729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2985726132855451798.post-42862117215859419552013-08-01T00:40:01.923-05:002013-08-01T00:40:01.923-05:00Wow, I can relate to this so much. I'm in the ...Wow, I can relate to this so much. I'm in the exact.same.boat. I'm so sorry, but I have no advice because I feel the same way you do in regards to this situation! My own twin is engaged, 2 of my friends will probably soon be engaged, and I've never even been asked out before. I've heard people say to appreciate your single years because you'll never get them back and so and so on, but I honestly don't have that viewpoint. I'm not depressed or complaining either, but I'd be lying if I said it wasn't frustrating. I'll be praying for you girl :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2985726132855451798.post-21021847052538557212013-07-21T11:43:44.337-05:002013-07-21T11:43:44.337-05:00Hi Shelbi,
I just want to say that I understand yo...Hi Shelbi,<br />I just want to say that I understand your feelings and your longing to be in a relationship or married. First let me preface this by saying I was married at 18 years old and have now been married for 8 years. While marriage is not the thing I have had a specific longing for I now long to be a mom. Waiting for God's timing is rough so I do not discount your feelings. It is hard to not know what the future hold for us, but thankfully its not our job to worry about that at all. I like you spend time wondering when is it going to be my turn, how come it's so easy for them. But comparison is the thief of joy, and when we let feelings like this kick in we can become jealous. I will be the first to admit that I struggle with jealousy when I see people get pregnant without even wanting to be or without even trying. Though those feeling are normal I know they are sinful and I don't want something as trite as feelings leading me from the cross. Anyhow I just want to encourage you that God's timing will be perfect. It's better to be single than in the wrong relationship. God is preparing you a godly man which is so important in a marriage - so don't settle, don't look, trust in God to supply you with the right guy in the right time. I am praying for you. In the meantime stop by my blog and read a post I wrote on singleness maybe it will help.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thewordofanerd.com/2013/06/singleness-gift.html" rel="nofollow">Singleness</a><br /><br />Charity<br /><a href="http://thewordofanerd.com" rel="nofollow">The Word of A Nerd</a><br /><br />Charityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12085408470703258088noreply@blogger.com