Notes: 1. Singleness is a gift * just because he/she calls himself a Christian, doesn’t mean he/she is an actual, active Christian * He’s/she’s a wolf in sheep’s skin * Observe how he/she acts with people * Use that gift for a purpose for Christ * 1 Corinthians 7 * Don’t lose it, use it 2. Singleness for a reason * 1 Corinthians 7:35 * You are single for a reason- minimal distractions, attention for the Lord * Marriage comes with a lot of problems * Treat God as the biggest thing in your life 3. Singleness for a season * put your faith in Jesus * I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me * Conviction is real * We build contentment by actually living out our faith * Get healthy- learn to confess sin and pursue Christ, flee sexual sin, drunkenness, drugs * Be all in * Be content in the creator 4. Choose purity * pursue purity so that you can have patience and self control * Trust * Jesus wants your baggage * Become God’s one * Marriage shouldn’t be the end goal- seek first the kingdom of God Great message Josiah Jones! 🤍
You can still serve at your church, go on mission trips, move across country, etc when you are married. I don't know why all these hipster churches repeat the same the thing over and over.
37 serving God in africa as a missionary, wondering why so many others way younger than me meet someone and get married, and here i am serving God and single, with my adopted daughter, which God called me to... wondering if it will ever happen to me... but this msg a good reminder.
In singleness you can grow. Learn to walk in the spirit. Give God your full attention. Walk in sanctification. You’ll learn your relationship is so important with God that you will not be in a relationship where you have to give it up. You’ll learn to want someone to chase after God with you and you will learn not to settle for less. Im single now and absolutely enjoying it. Serving in my church and getting intimate with God. ❤️
@@melaniemartin4319 Read your Bible, even if it’s 2-4 pages a day. Pair it with a book afterwards( lots of good Christian books out there) watch sermons daily. It’s important to not only read the word but hear the word. Get connected at a local church and find the calling God put on your life to serve him. ( you’ll know because you’ll enjoy it) give up secular music and listen to music that glorifies God alone. Let God fill you so you can in turn pour out. I serve in kids ministry and j high ministry and I absolutely love it. Get to lead small groups and tell kids about God and how to grow and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
Beautiful message! I’m 29 years young living in SW Florida and this really spoke to me. I’ve been trying to pursue God and grow closer to Him and seek His will for my life. I feel content in my singleness and know that God has someone special for me. This was beyond encouraging to me. Thank you 🙏🏼
What I got from the message: •Being in a relationship won’t solve your problems. •It takes emotional maturity to realize that someone can’t complete you. •Only Jesus can complete us. •Marriage is more than love, it’s work. •Marriage is not perfect. •Enjoy being single. Invest in my relationship with God, etc. •Give my single season to Jesus. 💕 Thank you for being honest. Loved the message. 🔥❤️
Friendship is not a sin Don't be afraid to have solid friends We all need people we can truly trust and depend upon It is a true gift of God to have solid friends Amen
Amen Become God’s man Become God’s woman Don’t be distracted with marriage Dating engagement Focus on becoming the one The Spirit of God will lead us Let us focus on becoming the one This is the highest calling Amen
Amen amen!!! Brother! Thank you Jesus for this season and your truth shining through Josiah in Jesus name I pray for content purity and truthful sisterhood and brotherhood. Josiah have you and your wife heard this song called Roses by Andrew Ripp? Peace be with you thank you Jesus for everyone in this series.
Don't blame the blokes! Girls control the access to sex. If she gives it up, it's the man's fault? She wanted it MORE than him. Men always want sex, this is common knowledge, but girls give it up. A girl controls.access to sex. How about you put the responsibility where it belongs.
We are called to build each other up and speak the truth and do not tear each other down. Your message is true in terms of singleness isn't fun. But calling the service boring doesn't build anyone up. Can you add on to your message so if they were to read it they (or others) may grow? I would recommend reading the book of ephesians if you haven't already it, could help with your problem. I hope (and pray) you understand that even if it's not ideal it could be God hasn't given you a girlfriend so you can focus on him more and through the love of God you can get a wonderful bride. Hope you have a great day and God bless.
