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I often pondered these verses as a single person- I was more or less wonderfing if this is what God had for me- to stay single. I wanted to be able to embrace it if that was the case, even though I had an overwhelming desire to have a family. I have an amazing husband and two rockin' kiddos and life is good. But because we minister to single young adults weekly, these verses and my take on them is still pondered- only this time with others. It's true that as a single person you've got way more time. You can pretty much up and go on mission initiatives, devote most of your day to things I sometimes can't because the kids are napping. It's funny, as a wife and mom, it's strengthened and deepened my relationship with God. Even though I feel crazy busy chasing two kids around, I feel as close to God as I ever have. But I am grateful to have had those single years where I could basically be maried to the church- I went to some crazy places to share God's love, and did some awesome things because I had nothing but time. My ministry now is different- important nonetheless, but different. My first ministry is my family- raising two God fearing boys and loving my amazing husband. I love being married- highly recommend it. But like I said, those single years were great. I received a pretty cool word once right out of Proverbs. It says "Prepare your outside work, make it fit for yourself in the field and aftrewards build your house." The word was that as a single person I should build my outside work- not wait for a husband to come along to be about His business. And boy, did that make me busy! I was able to give of myself, of my time and energy in amazing ways. All of my extra time went towards doing, going- nothing can stop you. If you're single, don't hate this time in your life- IT'S AN AWESOME TIME IN YOUR LIFE. You are preparing your outside work and making it fit for your slef int he field. IN other words, you're serving, discovering your gifts, recognizing areas or things you might be called to do. And now's the time to get busy and DO those things. Don't wait! Get busy! Get moving! Go go go!!! After doing all of this, THEN build your house. If you spend your single years stressed over marriage, worried about whether it will happen and when, you'll waste time. Time that could be spent going and doing with nothing holding you back. Don't hate the single life- it's at this time in your life that you can give God all of your affection with an undivided heart. The rest will come in time...