tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2959097743068096836.post5881746824191205245..comments2021-03-09T03:30:51.703-08:00Comments on The Singles' Advocate: Loneliness....it happens to the best of usNikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03535630591251502923noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2959097743068096836.post-53129789786446031892012-02-22T08:22:28.110-08:002012-02-22T08:22:28.110-08:00I agree that the answer to loneliness is not mindl...I agree that the answer to loneliness is not mindless busy-ness or putting ourselves in groups of strangers. The desire of our hearts is for intimate (not just in a sexual context), close relationships. That's what God created us for. But these take time to develop and there's no quick-fix answer. We have to accept that there just will be times of loneliness.<br /> I read something yesterday that helped me -<br /><br />The broad path is heavily traveled, but if you choose the narrow path there may be times when you won’t see anyone else but Jesus. (Matthew 7:13-14) –Joyce..<br /><br /> http://www.facebook.com/#!/joycemeyerministries/posts/10150622392787384<br /><br />As being healthy, single adults, trying to follow God's unique plan for our lives, we are on an unpopular path. We could get the first guy who comes along to marry us as easily as anyone else, but choose not to compromise just for the sake of being married. So there will be times when it's painful and lonely and there isn't anyone around to comfort us. Please know that I understand this too, if that helps you. <br /> I spent several years being lonely in my marriage and that was pretty awful, but I'd have to say you really can't compare the two. They're completely different types of loneliness.<br /> I'll stop writing now before this turns into a whole blog post of my own!<br /> BTW - this post was beautifully written. I enjoy reading your writing.Barbara Huber Blairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12605709338269819296noreply@blogger.com