I've been single-again for the past 7 years. In fact, it will be 7 years to the day of my divorce becoming final that my fiancee and I will apply for our marriage license. Talk about God's redemption! For years, I have held 3 verses close to my heart: Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."; Habakkuk 2:3 (AMP) "For the vision is yet for an appointed time and it hastens until the end (fulfillment); It will not deceive or disappoint. Though it tarry, wait (earnestly) for it, because it will surely come; it will not be behindhand on its appointed day."; I trusted John 14:3 because someday, my heavenly Prince will come (again)! ;). These were words that were personal to me. God works with each of us in unique ways. I found this verse 1 Corinthians 7:17 in The Message to be oh-so-sweet: "And don't be wishing you were somewhere else or with someone else. Where you are right now is God's place for you. Live and obey and believe and love right there. God, not your marital status defines your life." WOW. I remember journaling this in 2003 and that is when it took root in my heart. My singleness was a newly found gift. And speaking of gifts...
