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The purpose of this post is to share a little bit more about myself with you, my readers. A licensed minister, I am a woman who is committed to godliness and scripture reading. My favorite bible verse is Isaiah 54:5 and my favorite chapter is Isaiah 54. If you’ve read it, you may understand why. I do not fear living or traveling solo and although I didn’t grow up in a Christian home, I’ve developed a very strong relationship with Christ. I’m blessed beyond measure and very grateful for it. I’m also very appreciative of the spiritual gifts and natural abilities I’ve been given.
The fifth of seven children, I am the aunt to a very large group of millennials and gen z. I’m determined to not live a life of grief after losing several loved ones over the years and journal to process my thoughts and emotions.
I love to travel, but don’t do it nearly enough. My vacation destinations usually include a trip to the ocean, art galleries, used bookstores and the occasional vintage shop. I love to read and will become an author soon which is most likely the result of retiring from the Las Vegas Clark County Library District before the age of fifty.
Call to Holiness
“...The woman who is unmarried, and the virgin, is concerned about the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and spirit…” 1 Corin. 7:34 NASB.
Years ago, as a young woman, the Lord captured my attention with a call to purity as the beginning of a life committed to living holy. Through a series of events, I was led to read “Passion & Purity” by Elisabeth Elliott. If you haven’t read it, I highly encourage you to do so regardless of gender.
Without giving any spoilers this book will take you from being a bible believing Christian to complete surrender of your dating life. Needless to say I wasn’t thrilled at this revelation and found it completely unrealistic. No one I knew was living this way that I knew of. I’ll also confess to throwing the book across the room in anger at least once.
However, this book opened my eyes to a depth of relationship with Christ that I didn’t know possible. My time with the Lord began to flourish and provided healing from a previous relationship. The outcome of this unintended season of consecration was a call to ministry in 2007. A commitment which required an even deeper dedication to holiness.
Commitment to Christ
During my time in ministry, I didn’t focus on dating, but rather sought a deeper walk with Christ. I’m not saying that I am perfect, but I was/am committed to walking uprightly and living a good example for other singles and my family.
My relationship “dates” would be with Jesus, and we would go to a movie or hang out in a cafe writing journal entries or reading. The next book that ministered to me during this season was “Lady in waiting” by Debby Jones and Jackie Kendall. It was a difficult time of walking with God as I ministered to others and grew older as an unmarried woman. Reading this book gave me a much-needed grace and refocus as my friends began to marry. God, in His mercy, allowed me to purchase a new home during this time. I needed a life change and moving provided it. I was able to keep that house and live in it for twenty years before selling.
My objective in sharing all of this is to show you that living a godly life does not result in a life of ease. For all of the whining and crying I did God’s usual response was “My grace is sufficient for you…” 2 Corin 12:9.
God’s Provision
In 2018 I was blessed to retire after 28 ½ years. Something I never thought possible as a single woman. The following year I purchased a new home and watched as God provided in the midst of a global pandemic and the loss of my youngest sister.
My commitment to holiness and purity continues regardless of life’s circumstances. I have not had to compromise in any way to assure my financial security. Isaiah 54:5 says, “For your Maker is your husband…” and He’s a very good provider.
If you have been afraid to live a life committed to Christ because of fear, please know that there is no want or lack in Him. I pray this post reassures you of God’s faithfulness to His people. Be blessed.
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