Your comment has inspired me to write a post. It’s my understanding that Paul was not “against” marriage, but recognized that being single had its own particular set of advantages.

I honestly believe that marriage is a ministry that can glorify God’s name by accomplishing what 2 single people may find next to impossible to achieve.

As evidenced by the Scripture, the other person was described as a “friend.” This leads me to believe that the “two” don’t always have to be husband and wife.

I’m always impressed to see how quickly the galvanized group of great people from the T.V. show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, can erect beautiful homes in 7 days.

As you live your life, the woman God may be preparing to become your wife will appear in due season. God is also preparing you to become the great man your wife is looking for to compliment her life.

I didn’t like being single and remembered feeling the same way you did for many years. You’re right. Although I had more time to serve God unencumbered, I knew celibacy was not one of my gifts. I love being married.

Had I met my wife before God brought us together, our 6 year marriage would have failed to materialize or ended in divorce. Seven years ago, neither one of us were ready for the challenges of a marriage.

Trust God’s timing and infinite wisdom. You will not disappointed.

Thank you, for the compliment, comment, and cheers. My wife has definitely made my life much easier.

Thank you, for leaving your comment.

It amazes me to see how much is accomplished when two imperfect people utilize their God-given talents, gifts, and strengths to cancel out each other’s many weaknesses.

Together, like-minded women and men can make a difference when we help one another to make our big dreams come true as we aspire to achieve great things with God’s help.

Thank you, for enlightening me by sharing your thoughts. I agree that a man and a woman in an intimate healthy relationship should compliment one another. How does it make a woman feel these days to hear a man tell her that he “needs” her?

Far too often, men and women “compete” against each other instead of mastering the art of working together for the good of the relationship. Interdependence, not co-dependence, is the goal we should all aspire to achieve in our relationships.

I’m not ashamed to admit that I do “need” KWiz in more ways than one. But that doesn’t mean that I would choose to end my life if my wife ever decided to “kick me to the curb.”

Thank you for the compliment. KWiz has truly been a blessing to me. My Queen has stood by my side through it all.

Thank you, for taking the time to comment and share this quote. It’s always an honor whenever God blesses a man with a wise woman to stand by his side.

I will share the quote by Albert Camus during our May tribute to women.

Fortunately though Paul says this is not a commandment, and relies on the assumption that such a person’s singleness is actually a gift from God, which would mean he or she would not be preoccupied with burning and yearning for companionship…. like I am.