tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post8249133155929152536..comments2024-01-02T21:16:08.896+11:00Comments on Apples of Gold: Why I Don't Answer to 'Single'Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-30685741267043729502017-12-01T08:52:20.104+11:002017-12-01T08:52:20.104+11:00Wow Georgie, thank you, and praise God! Likewise, ...Wow Georgie, thank you, and praise God! Likewise, it's encouraging to hear your thoughts on this topic! Thanks for your sweet comment, and may God bless you too!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-12704967089908199502017-12-01T08:48:37.018+11:002017-12-01T08:48:37.018+11:00Yes, you're right - it's still a God-given...Yes, you're right - it's still a God-given desire. We're social beings. It's encouraging to hear you're able to be okay with your relationship status. Stay strong in who God's made you to be! And thanks for your comment. :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-71572310893287183952017-12-01T08:41:17.627+11:002017-12-01T08:41:17.627+11:00Thanks for letting me know! :)Thanks for letting me know! :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-61075284674446625652017-11-29T14:56:31.991+11:002017-11-29T14:56:31.991+11:00Amen, Jessica! This is the best thing I've eve...Amen, Jessica! This is the best thing I've ever read on being 'single'. It's of the greatest encouragement to see there are like-minded sisters out there striving to please the LORD in this area of their lives! May the LORD bless you as you seek Him! ♥<br />In Christ,<br />Georgie Grace<br />1 Corinthians 15:10--By the grace of God alone, we are who we are!! ♥Georgie Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11770402990791615555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-16829363564655035762017-11-28T10:56:43.171+11:002017-11-28T10:56:43.171+11:00Yes for sure!
P.S. I'd appreciate it if you ...Yes for sure! <br /><br />P.S. I'd appreciate it if you came over and visited my new blog belivy.blogspot.com<br />Thanks! Tyler and Olivia https://www.blogger.com/profile/00252215232598115804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-25932586271794227192017-11-22T22:45:45.068+11:002017-11-22T22:45:45.068+11:00I agree, it's so sad when people feel like par...I agree, it's so sad when people feel like part of them is missing because they're single. And I know that ache is put there by God for us to seek out other people, whether they're spouses or friends or family and Him, but it still hurts and isn't necessarily something you always need to act on and be upset over. Like I'm turning 19 and I've never been in a relationship, and that's ok. I like how you said it's only a descriptor, it's not who you are. Victoria Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15036742461356732142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-18147221948500950222017-11-20T14:23:48.131+11:002017-11-20T14:23:48.131+11:00I'm so glad it was encouraging to you, Amelia!...I'm so glad it was encouraging to you, Amelia! I've definitely struggled with those things too, even knowing that wasn't where my worth came from. Keep fighting the good fight and standing strong in who God says you are! Thank you for your sweet comment too. :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-24578727159113220022017-11-20T14:20:14.051+11:002017-11-20T14:20:14.051+11:00100% yes to everything you said! I especially like...100% yes to everything you said! I especially like your thoughts about a future spouse coming to someone while they're focused on their relationship with God being particularly beautiful, and the fact that who we are should be consistent whether we're single or not. Thanks for adding your insight and kind encouragement. I appreciated it! xxJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-42557004120240670652017-11-19T02:38:13.188+11:002017-11-19T02:38:13.188+11:00Whoa, so true.
I've always wanted to be liked ...Whoa, so true.<br />I've always wanted to be liked by everyone. To be likable. Pretty, smart, nice, Godly, the whole shebang. Except I've always known that my identity was in it, and I didn't want it to be. This was sooo encouraging! xxxxmilliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02655978536314419279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-69669499718507832912017-11-18T08:51:11.179+11:002017-11-18T08:51:11.179+11:00Oh wow, this is such a refreshing reminder. Seriou...Oh wow, this is such a refreshing reminder. Seriously, people put so much negativity on singleness and honestly I think it can be the most beautiful thing ever, especially when someone is so focused on pursuing Christ and then someone comes to them in the midst of that. Who I am when I'm single and who I am when I'm in a relationship shouldn't really change that much...I should be the same person, the same person spiritually, and this person should be an opportunity to grow, not to suddenly say, well at least I'm out of singleness! Thanks for sharing your perspective on this! Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11083290625590072252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-21103381155446713582017-11-16T18:45:02.479+11:002017-11-16T18:45:02.479+11:00That's interesting you've come to a simila...That's interesting you've come to a similar point of view! It is freeing, actually. May we continue to live in the knowledge that He is always enough! Thanks for your comment, Jordy. :) xxJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-16819203789845772892017-11-16T16:55:29.555+11:002017-11-16T16:55:29.555+11:00Amen! You're right, He's the only One who ...Amen! You're right, He's the only One who can make us complete, whatever area we feel we're lacking in. Thanks for your comment, Livvy! I appreciate it. :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-71615338796473560512017-11-16T15:43:49.671+11:002017-11-16T15:43:49.671+11:00Well, thank you! That means a lot. :)Well, thank you! That means a lot. :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-1493453759950362182017-11-16T15:42:34.591+11:002017-11-16T15:42:34.591+11:00Exactly! I wish they could know it didn't have...Exactly! I wish they could know it didn't have to be that way. As I was saying to someone yesterday, I think if we truly understood the gospel - who Jesus is, what He did, what that makes us - it would get to the root of all our struggles. Thank you for reading and commenting! :DJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-17941426568760928962017-11-15T22:36:14.213+11:002017-11-15T22:36:14.213+11:00What a freeing way to live - single, but not obses...What a freeing way to live - single, but not obsessed with our singleness. I get that you're not denying your singleness, but that you simply aren't consumed with it. I think I've come to a similar stage; I'm no longer obsessed with posts about singleness and the word in a title no longer has the effect of a magnet on me.Jordy Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06825438584409420647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-44393258813921626622017-11-15T15:32:51.219+11:002017-11-15T15:32:51.219+11:00A great topic to address! I always ask why people ...A great topic to address! I always ask why people are judged by their relationship status, as if it either makes them complete or incomplete. We are only truly complete as a whole person in God. Tyler and Olivia https://www.blogger.com/profile/00252215232598115804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-78270755164426586932017-11-15T03:54:22.628+11:002017-11-15T03:54:22.628+11:00SUCH a good post!SUCH a good post!Esther Brooksmith (wisdomcreates)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15010043354045249021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-27621822940229582722017-11-14T23:09:30.467+11:002017-11-14T23:09:30.467+11:00YES. I feel that so many people define themselves ...YES. I feel that so many people define themselves by their singleness and treat it as who they are - missing something/someone.<br />They're constantly on the look-out for that 'thing' to feel them which is only Jesus. <br />Thank you for posting! Kara Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14989463309759286352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-41662744643820278662017-11-14T13:09:41.875+11:002017-11-14T13:09:41.875+11:00Aw, thank you so much! All praise to God! I hope i...Aw, thank you so much! All praise to God! I hope it can be a blessing to whoever reads. Thanks for your lovely comment! Keep holding onto Him, friend - that's Who defines you. xxJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-10158773867880060542017-11-14T13:04:40.901+11:002017-11-14T13:04:40.901+11:00Ah girl, I'm sorry this has been hard for you ...Ah girl, I'm sorry this has been hard for you recently! It can be a struggle. I'm so glad if this could be a help to you - stay strong in the Lord! You're priceless in His sight, and so loved. xxJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-41041906057290577342017-11-14T13:00:45.706+11:002017-11-14T13:00:45.706+11:00That's so true, and a good way to put it! It s...That's so true, and a good way to put it! It seems strange to call myself single, and this explains why. Was that in 'It's Not that Complicated'? I read that book of theirs, and thought it was the best book I've read on the subject - obviously I forgot about this part though! Thanks for the insight, Jane! I appreciate your comment. :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-61902421205131933332017-11-14T12:52:23.830+11:002017-11-14T12:52:23.830+11:00I'm honoured you think so! Praise God. :) And ...I'm honoured you think so! Praise God. :) And yes - the pressure annoys me so much, to be honest. Why is everything 'romanticized'?!<br /><br />Precisely! I get what you're saying, and that's a good illustration because no on is going to believe they are eyes, but yet we fall for another descriptive word! Thank <i> you</i> for your thoughtful comment!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-1361921320835000852017-11-14T12:44:41.966+11:002017-11-14T12:44:41.966+11:00Anna! You're so sweet. :) Thanks for your comm...Anna! You're so sweet. :) Thanks for your comment! I like how you brought up validation too - I'm sure that's a big part of it. And yes! God's plans are going to be so much better than anything we try to orchestrate. Sending hugs back! Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-63515706622136374222017-11-14T12:41:48.696+11:002017-11-14T12:41:48.696+11:00I'm glad you're able experience freedom fr...I'm glad you're able experience freedom from that expectation, Mikayla! You're so right: Christ is most important. Thanks for your kind comment - I appreciate it! :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-25833192216046054542017-11-14T12:39:18.714+11:002017-11-14T12:39:18.714+11:00That sounds like a valid reason to me! ;) Thanks f...That sounds like a valid reason to me! ;) Thanks for your encouragement, and I'm glad you like it - perhaps it's something you can apply to a more relevant area of your life. :) xxJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.com