Society has given the word "single" a negative connotation. Because of that, women are convinced that something must be wrong with them if they don't have a boyfriend. Society also continuously feeds women the lie that they will never be complete without a man.  Women, therefore, are ashamed of being single. Consequently, they tend to lower their standards and date anyone who tells them what their ears and hearts long to hear. All in all, if you see society as the source of truth, singleness is comparable to the bubonic plague. Maybe not, but still .... 

1. When you see singleness as a bad thing, you spend your "single" time desperately searching for another mate. By embracing the gift of singleness, you are freeing yourself from the bondage or worry and anxiety. Rather than trusting yourself to find your "perfectly imperfect" man, you are putting your trust and hope where it should have been in the first place: God. 
2. You are staying faithful to Proverbs 4:23. When you view singleness as a gift, you become more concerned about guarding your heart above all else rather than giving it away for cheap love. Therefore, you are avoiding unnecessary heartache.
3. You are able to focus on fellowship. One rule of thumb that I have repeatedly heard is : find your bridesmaids before finding your groom. This also comes in handy when you do finally get into a Godly relationship. You will have counsel  and accountability from women that truly love your heart. 
4. You can use your time as a single woman to think of the kind of man you want to marry. This is the best time to start doing it because you won't feel pressured to make the qualities you want in a husband match the ones in your current boyfriend. 
5. As a single woman, you can focus on the woman God is creating you to be. By giving Him your undivided attention and complete devotion, you will grow immensely in your love for Christ. 

"Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pastures. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." -Psalm 37:3-4

You see? There is no reason to worry about what the future will or won't bring. God is faithful and knows your heart and your desires better than you! My rule of thumb is that if God's plan is different from my desires, he will change my heart so that I will find peace in whatever He has planned for me. Whenever you feel down about being a single woman, keep in mind that God may be still be at work in your life and/or your future husband's! Trust that God is going to bring you your husband at just the right time; until then, embrace the gift of singleness! I can promise you that no woman has ever regretted being single. The main regret women tend to have is not staying single and settling for cheap love to pass the time.

Snippets of what has been running through my mind these past few days.... I find comfort in these words.

You hung the stars.

You move the sea.

And still You know me.

Nothing is hidden from Your sight.

Wherever I go You find me.

You know every detail of my life.

You are God and You don't miss a thing.

You know my sin.

Yet you still call me by my name.