Desires Pt. 1

“And the word became flesh and dwelt among us…”

John 1:14 a (NKJV)

You’ve heard it before, I’m sure, as a single. “You should be happy with Jesus alone” or “God is all you need.” Yes!!! Amen!! I am right there with you. And then, a sudden urge for a hug comes over me.

Let’s face it, our Almighty, Wonderful, Powerful, Omnipotent, All-Sufficient, More than Words Can Explain, God is a Spirit. There is nothing He can’t be for us—a friend, comforter, lover, the list could go on and on. Even He realized, though, man’s innate desire for tangible relational experiences on earth. For this reason, along with having created us as beings of relationship, He became flesh, sending His Only Son to a physical world to relate among us.

So often as singles, we are faced with the challenge of balancing tangible desire with spiritual expectations. Unfortunately, the two have been dichotomized so often, that most singles feel guilty for desiring a tangible relationship. There is a snakeline, unattainable, unspoken spiritual rule that states, “Once your soul is saved, you automatically forfeit your right to desire to a tangible partner until one day you get married and those desires are then allowed to be reclaimed.” LOL!

Rest assured, God knows your every desire. It’s ok. Really. His expectations aren’t for you to pretend you are this superhuman being who doesn’t feel vulnerable sometimes. No, He simply wants you to seek Him first and be blessed by His desired course for your earthly relational state.

Note: Just in case you think excusing desire is equivalent to excusing fornication: Get your mind out of the gutter. You know the Word says “FLEE”! (1 Corinthians 6:18 KJV)

Prayer: Father, thank you for implanting us with desires. Lord, thank you for also, teaching us through Your Holy Spirit, how to channel those desires in a way that allows us to build and nurture healthy relationships that are pleasing in Your sight. Give us insight, Oh Lord, into the areas where we need to improve and the courage to seek you in making those changes day by day. Thank you for keeping me. In Jesus name, Amen.