What can be said about the way you love? Are you committed to love the significant person in your life the way Christ loved the church? This is not just a simple question—it’s a heart-check. A real one. Before we start forming expectations of how someone should love us, we’ve got to first ask: Am I ready to love like that myself? This isn’t about romantic ideals or fairytale moments. It’s not about butterflies or good vibes, although those things can be really yummy. Christ’s love was sacrificial, steady, full of grace—and it never gave up. That’s the kind of love we’re called to walk in.
Through Christ, yes—we are fully capable of loving a man in that way. Not from our own strength, but from a place of surrender and overflow. When God’s love fills us, it transforms the way we show up in relationships. It grounds us in something deeper than feelings—it grounds us in God’s truth.
This is an important question to reflect on, especially with so many single women praying, hoping, and waiting for marriage. And listen—desiring marriage is beautiful. But let’s not skip past the preparation that happens in the heart. God is not just checking for relationship goals—He’s looking at your capacity, waiting on you to fully immerse yourself in the love of Christ. He’s looking at your character. He sees past the list and into the love you’re carrying.
And yes, when our hearts have been broken a few times, and the wounds still linger in our souls, it’s easy to hold back. We start to protect ourselves, sometimes without even realizing it. The desire for companionship is real, but sometimes it doesn’t match your capacity to be vulnerable and fully open. If we’re being real, loving deeply can feel like too much—especially when you’re still carrying the weight of relationships that didn’t honor you. Psalm 27:10 (NIV) speaks straight to that ache. The psalmist said, “Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me.” That one truth holds healing power. It reaches into the quiet places of rejection and reminds us that no matter who left, who mishandled us, or who couldn’t love us well—God still chooses us. His love receives what others rejected, and it has the power to restore every broken place.
The Lord will receive us, no matter the time, no matter the circumstance. And when He does, He doesn’t just welcome us—He restores us. He heals what’s been broken and breathes new life into what’s been worn down. Through faith, He renews us from the inside out. Even if the people who were supposed to stay didn’t. Even if the ones who should’ve protected you were the ones who hurt you. Even then, God doesn’t walk away. He receives you, covers you, and holds you close—right when everyone else starts to pull back.
This truth hits even harder in a season of waiting. So many women are praying for husbands, for families, for the next chapter to begin. And that longing is valid. But God is after more than just fulfilling your desires—He’s shaping you in the wait. He’s developing your capacity to love, to trust, to serve, and to stand. And while you wait? The enemy would love to whisper that you’re not enough. That you’re forgotten. That you’re somehow behind. But Psalm 27:14 (NLT) gives us this powerful reminder: “Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.” Waiting isn’t weakness—it’s a bold kind of strength. It’s the courage to believe that God hasn’t forgotten you, and what He has for you is still on the way.
So, whether you feel surrounded or completely alone, whether you’re still healing or just holding on—know this: God is not just a distant overseer of your life. He is intimately involved and wants you to lean on Him with all that you are. He sees your longing, knows your heart, and He will never walk away from you. He’s drawing you closer. Let Him do what only He can do in this season. Let Him shape your love and build your character. The Lord will receive you. He’s not keeping you in the waiting room to tease you—He’s preparing something worthy of you. But even more than that, He’s preparing you to walk in it with greater love, wisdom, and strength. ■
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