The casualties of prolonged singleness (at least where desire for marriage exists) are the dreams of youth and a hope for the future. It may not be the real loss of children, but the dreams and hopes of children or of growing old with another person. If I am honest, I must confess that I am ecstatic about the life I have been given, the blessings I have received, and yet still long for more. In light of God’s many blessings, I am rich beyond measure, and content. But I would be a liar if I said I have all that I want. I am content but not satisfied.

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Like yours, my heart is a library of loneliness, longing to be read, but most people come only to browse. All too often the real feelings go back on the shelf.  Tim Hansel   One of Satan’s chief means of crippling us is to convince us that in our loneliness …

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A confession of longing does not indicate a lack of faith. I will say it again. A confession of longing does not indicate a lack of faith. It is simply honesty. Many of us who are single encounter this accusation in speaking with those who have forgotten their time of trial—if they ever knew a time of trial. It is as though suffering in silence is more noble, living with pretence more spiritual, and smiling through the pain more righteous. I smile through the pain. I give and love and serve—but I am also honest.

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