Subject: how do you deal with unrequited feelings |
Bible Note: 2 scriptures. Of course, I agree that we should leave specific council to people in face-to-face community. Here are two verses, however, that may be fruitful to look at -- adressing the general theme of singleness rather than Bnbriones' specific case. ... I adjure you, O daughters of Jerusalem, do not stir up or awaken love until it is ready! (Song of Songs 8:4 ) This warning is a refrain through the Song, occuring 3 times. Also, see how Paul privileges celebate singleness in 1Corinthians chapter 7. Read the whole chapter. ... Our culture, which makes singles feel like they are missing out, is distorting God's view on the matter. Many people live under presure to find a partner -- when God has many other issues for us to put our longing into. Yours, JRM. |