Fulfilled in the Waiting: A Call to Single Christian Women by stella ashworth
In a world that often equates worth with relationship status and success with marriage timelines, it can be easy for a single Christian woman to feel overlooked or behind. But the truth is this: your singleness is not a punishment, delay, or detour, it is a divine season, orchestrated by the loving hand of God for His glory and your good.
The Bible says in Lamentations 3:25, “The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him.” Waiting on God is not a passive act. It is an intentional and powerful stance of trust. It is choosing to believe that His timing is perfect and that His plan far outweighs our own. When we wait on the Lord, we are not losing time, we are investing it in becoming the women He’s called us to be.
No One Compares to Him
There is no love like God’s love. No man can ever offer what God offers, perfect peace, eternal security, unwavering presence, and unconditional love. When we understand this, we stop searching for fulfillment in the arms of another and start resting in the arms of our Savior.
He is not a placeholder until a man arrives, He is the prize. In Isaiah 54:5, the Lord declares, “For your Maker is your husband, the Lord Almighty is His name.” God Himself takes the position of intimacy in our lives. He doesn't just fill in the gaps; He completes us. Until we are fully satisfied in Him, no human relationship will ever be enough.
Don’t Waste Your Waiting
There is danger in rushing ahead of God’s will. A relationship that draws you away from God is not a blessing, it’s a distraction. God prunes us in our waiting so that when the right relationship does come, it will bear fruit for His Kingdom. Entering into relationships out of fear, loneliness, or impatience can lead to compromise, confusion, and heartache. But God’s way is higher. He’s not just preparing you for any relationship, He’s preparing you for a godly one, one that will reflect His covenant love and advance His purposes.
Jesus said in John 15:2, “Every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit.” Singleness is a time for pruning. A time for refining your purpose, growing in character, and deepening your walk with Jesus. Don’t despise this season, embrace it. Use it to serve, to grow, to worship, and to pursue the calling God has placed on your life.
When You're Ready, He Will Send the Right One
God knows your heart, your desires, and your destiny. He sees the secret prayers and the quiet tears. And in His perfect wisdom, He will not withhold what is good from you. When the time is right, His time, not yours, He will send the right man. Not just any man, but a godly man, one who seeks the Lord, honors you, and leads with humility and strength.
Until then, fix your eyes on Jesus. Be the woman who is so rooted in Christ that a man will have to seek God to find you. Let your life be a testimony of what it means to live fulfilled in Christ, not desperate for man’s approval, but radiant in God’s love.
Final Encouragement
Dear sister in Christ, your worth is not in a ring, a date, or a romantic status. Your worth is in the cross, the empty tomb, and the promise of eternal love. Wait well. Wait with joy. Wait with purpose. You are not waiting for life to begin, you are living it fully right now in Christ.
“Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4
By Stella Ashworth - Team Talk Magazine © 2025 Stella Ashworth