Pursue Your Passions

If you’re like most singles, you probably swing back and forth between enjoying your single season and wishing it was over. On the one hand, being single has its perks. You get to focus on yourself, pursue your interests, and spend time with friends without worrying about or having to consider another person’s needs. But on the other hand, being single can be lonely and frustrating at times. It’s essential to find ways to enjoy life on your own to experience peace in your single season.

Regardless of your relationship status, you shouldn’t rely on someone else to bring joy, excitement, adventure, or purpose into your life. That’s between you and God. In John 10:10, Jesus makes it clear that He came to give us abundant life. By spending time with God daily (like we talked about yesterday), you can come to understand His will and purpose for your life. Then, you can wholeheartedly pursue opportunities that align with your calling and make the most of your single season doing what you love.

It’s not to say that you can no longer pursue your passions and “seize the day” once you’re dating someone. The goal is to find a person who shares similar interests, goals, and dreams as you so that you can enjoy life together. However, things change when you get into a relationship, and sometimes you have to compromise for the benefit of the other person. That’s what makes your single season the perfect time to enjoy life to the fullest. Travel the world. Build a business. Get a degree or two or three. Make lifelong friendships. Call your mom. Go fishing with your dad. Climb Mount Everest! Take advantage of not having the responsibility of a relationship right now, and seek unforgettable experiences. Not only will doing so bring a ton of joy into your life, but it will also help you be at peace with your single season.

Practice Pursuing Peace: Take a moment to pray and ask God to reveal the desires of your heart that He’s placed within you. Write down three ways you can pursue those while you’re single.