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In the meantime, God continues to build my faith, increase my reliance on him, and gently reveal to me who I am—a woman with a greater capacity for love and a greater capacity to bring him glory. As I think back to that sunny day at Starbucks, I realize God's gifts of courage, faith, and authenticity come in many forms, but they're all meant to accomplish that same single purpose—shaping us into the women he created us to be.
Colleen Alden, a freelance writer, lives in North Carolina.
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Cielo
Nice article, very helpful. Thank God for a sensitive woman who shares her experience. Seems like God is telling us You are not alone, I´m here with you.♪♪ Looks like we are recharging batteries, doesn´t it? Cielo
Gina
This article came just when I needed it. As many other single women, I'm also going through periods of loneliness. However, at my age where so much is happening in my life, I feel I'm not ready for a relationship. I have had 2 failed marriages before and almost an empty nester. It has been rough to say the least; but with the Lord's help I have made it. The Lord have said to me more than once, that He has someone for me. It's been 5 years been alone after a divorce but it sure feels a lifetime. I am patiently waiting on the Lord, but sometimes I feel like Abraham (25 years of waiting for the fulfillment of the Promise) I hope I don't have to wait that long. On the other hand, I feel quite content with what the Lord has given me. In my case, a commitment is somewhat scary. I know the Lord does not make mistakes but I'm not sure about myself. I'm still work in progress.
Anusha T. Ganesapillai
I'm only 24 yrs old but somehow ever since I was young I'd always believe deep in my heart that I can never get married bcoz I'm 'weird'. However, I'm crazy of Hindi movies because I believe in finding your one tru love but thats in my fantasy world, not the real world. Reading your article has made me realised how many lies of Satan I've agreed with such as being not capable enough, not good enough etc. Thank you for this article. Although I don't have any prob with being single for now in a few years to come as I want to be independent 1st, I do hope deep doen inside that I can be married and have a family of my own one day, and yr article has brought me that hope. God bless you =)
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