We are constantly reminded that we live in an imperfect, fallen world.
Although we have dreams and longings here, we know that they will only ultimately be fulfilled in Christ in glory. Even the very best of everything in this world comes with some disappointment. So we have to manage our expectations and our thinking, especially as singles who have the desire to be married.
Holding onto myths
When we read the Psalms, we see that there is much lamenting by those who are Christians, yet we dearly hold to the myth that if we are Christ’s then bad things won’t happen to us and we will get what we hope for. We think that if life doesn’t go as we expect then we are to blame; we have guilt and shame. So we cry over the bad thing or disappointment and we cry because we think we are being punished. We hang our head in shame and let others judge us. When we are blessed, we rejoice and are tempted to think that we have now done something right to deserve it. However, this thinking is completely wrong.
