Introduction
What’s your relationship status is a book about the status of your relationship with God and His son Jesus Christ. There are some of us who define ourselves based on our relationship status with the opposite sex, but we should be defined by our relationship status with our creator, God. Today’s society is so pumped about social sites and it’s the hottest trend. We focus on what others will say, wait for likes on pictures, statuses, as well as comments and most of all, who we are dating. Well, why look to social media for acceptance when we are all accepted by God already.
Being single is referred to as not knowing who God is, solely living life alone. No prospects, no intent of getting to know Him and simply being alone. In a relationship status, one can be defined as knowing God, knowing His son, obeying when needed but not quite ready to make that commitment fully to Him. An open relationship is tricky. This is the relationship with God that you are in and know His expectations, commandments and decide to purposely live the opposite life God intended. It’s complicated is exactly what it sounds like. This can be defined as the person that knows God, experienced God, but is scared to take the final step to commit to God. Maybe your journey is a bit tough and you keep getting sucked into the world not knowing where to go from here; life’s journey can be complicated, but it’s never too complicated for God.
Lastly, Married status is the ultimate goal. No matter what your relationship status is, this is where you can be and will be if you allow God to take over your life fully; and guide you on His path for your life. Being married to God isn’t just a commitment, it’s a lifestyle change that takes time, patience, guidance and strength. All those things God can provide, He is understanding and is waiting for you to change your relationship status with Him today.
My hopes for you while reading this book is that you will develop a relationship with God, strengthen your relationship with God and finally decide to make that commitment to God. No pressure; this is only your eternity. With guidance and God’s words this devotional will take you through the life and times I personally faced on my journey. From being single working towards the ultimate goal; a married relationship status. The best decision I’ve ever made. You too can have a happily ever after.
Chapter: 1
“Does one spoiled apple really spoil the bunch?”
An apple that is infested with mold will contaminate other fruits that it is stored with. As the mold seeks additional food sources and spreads; so it actually does take that one single apple to start a domino effect that ruins the bunch, but this doesn’t have to be true with people.
Bible Scripture: Psalm 3:3-4 “But you, O Lord, are a shield for me, my glory and the lifter of my head. With my voice I cry to the Lord and He hears and answers me out of His holy hill. Selah!”
God is the only being that can keep you from depression. Holding your head high is what God does for us, so have confidence in Him. You have two options: Quit or keep going and the results of those will either be misery or joy. Will you be the bad apple that affects everyone around you with negativity and depression? Or, will you be the apple that does not let other affect the outcome of your life? Facing disappointments doesn’t mean you should give up. God has promised to lift your head and see you through.
Being single can be fun at times and other times can be exceptionally difficult and lonesome. You may go through relationship after relationship and begin to feel drained, but do you just give up? Being married now reflecting on the times when I was single, had I given up and gotten depressed when my relationships did not work I wouldn’t be married. I decided to let God lift my head and make good on His promise to keep my joy flowing. I decided not to let one apple spoil the bunch, because unlike fruits, we can control the infestation of mold (negativity) in our life. There were times I thought to myself, “What in the world am I doing? I’m never going to find the one.” That attitude would not find love or allow love to find me. I had started to let that one bad apple spoil the bunch. Being in the word, God steps in at those times when you feel down and out; before you even think about depression God will hear your cries and be the lifter of your head. I listened to Him and didn’t give up. I decided to through that bad apple out of the bunch and save the rest from infestation and mold. You have the same power. Don’t allow one bad relationship or multiple bad relationship hinder you or bring you down. Keep your head up those times where you cannot ask God to lift it for you. Don’t allow one bad apple to spoil the bunch.
Confession (read aloud): God, in Jesus name, I ask that you deliver me from depression and be the lifter of my head. Shield me, hear me and answer my cries. Give me the strength to throw that one bad apple out of the bunch so I can save the rest from infestation. I declare to keep going, living in joy and not allow disappointments to be my final results. Allow me to embrace being single and help prepare me for when I find my true mate or my true mate finds me or make me a better mate. I will not give up because I have you in my life, forever, amen!
“To give up on the things you want most means eventually settling for things that least matter.”
What’s your relationship status is a book about the status of your relationship with God and His son Jesus Christ. There are some of us who define ourselves based on our relationship status with the opposite sex, but we should be defined by our relationship status with our creator, God. Today’s society is so pumped about social sites and it’s the hottest trend. We focus on what others will say, wait for likes on pictures, statuses, as well as comments and most of all, who we are dating. Well, why look to social media for acceptance when we are all accepted by God already.
Being single is referred to as not knowing who God is, solely living life alone. No prospects, no intent of getting to know Him and simply being alone. In a relationship status, one can be defined as knowing God, knowing His son, obeying when needed but not quite ready to make that commitment fully to Him. An open relationship is tricky. This is the relationship with God that you are in and know His expectations, commandments and decide to purposely live the opposite life God intended. It’s complicated is exactly what it sounds like. This can be defined as the person that knows God, experienced God, but is scared to take the final step to commit to God. Maybe your journey is a bit tough and you keep getting sucked into the world not knowing where to go from here; life’s journey can be complicated, but it’s never too complicated for God.
Lastly, Married status is the ultimate goal. No matter what your relationship status is, this is where you can be and will be if you allow God to take over your life fully; and guide you on His path for your life. Being married to God isn’t just a commitment, it’s a lifestyle change that takes time, patience, guidance and strength. All those things God can provide, He is understanding and is waiting for you to change your relationship status with Him today.
My hopes for you while reading this book is that you will develop a relationship with God, strengthen your relationship with God and finally decide to make that commitment to God. No pressure; this is only your eternity. With guidance and God’s words this devotional will take you through the life and times I personally faced on my journey. From being single working towards the ultimate goal; a married relationship status. The best decision I’ve ever made. You too can have a happily ever after.
Chapter: 1
“Does one spoiled apple really spoil the bunch?”
An apple that is infested with mold will contaminate other fruits that it is stored with. As the mold seeks additional food sources and spreads; so it actually does take that one single apple to start a domino effect that ruins the bunch, but this doesn’t have to be true with people.
Bible Scripture: Psalm 3:3-4 “But you, O Lord, are a shield for me, my glory and the lifter of my head. With my voice I cry to the Lord and He hears and answers me out of His holy hill. Selah!”
God is the only being that can keep you from depression. Holding your head high is what God does for us, so have confidence in Him. You have two options: Quit or keep going and the results of those will either be misery or joy. Will you be the bad apple that affects everyone around you with negativity and depression? Or, will you be the apple that does not let other affect the outcome of your life? Facing disappointments doesn’t mean you should give up. God has promised to lift your head and see you through.
Being single can be fun at times and other times can be exceptionally difficult and lonesome. You may go through relationship after relationship and begin to feel drained, but do you just give up? Being married now reflecting on the times when I was single, had I given up and gotten depressed when my relationships did not work I wouldn’t be married. I decided to let God lift my head and make good on His promise to keep my joy flowing. I decided not to let one apple spoil the bunch, because unlike fruits, we can control the infestation of mold (negativity) in our life. There were times I thought to myself, “What in the world am I doing? I’m never going to find the one.” That attitude would not find love or allow love to find me. I had started to let that one bad apple spoil the bunch. Being in the word, God steps in at those times when you feel down and out; before you even think about depression God will hear your cries and be the lifter of your head. I listened to Him and didn’t give up. I decided to through that bad apple out of the bunch and save the rest from infestation and mold. You have the same power. Don’t allow one bad relationship or multiple bad relationship hinder you or bring you down. Keep your head up those times where you cannot ask God to lift it for you. Don’t allow one bad apple to spoil the bunch.
Confession (read aloud): God, in Jesus name, I ask that you deliver me from depression and be the lifter of my head. Shield me, hear me and answer my cries. Give me the strength to throw that one bad apple out of the bunch so I can save the rest from infestation. I declare to keep going, living in joy and not allow disappointments to be my final results. Allow me to embrace being single and help prepare me for when I find my true mate or my true mate finds me or make me a better mate. I will not give up because I have you in my life, forever, amen!
“To give up on the things you want most means eventually settling for things that least matter.”
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