GIFT: God gives you the gift of celibacy or marriage - 1 Corinthians 7:7

Sometimes I wish everyone were single like me [Paul]—a simpler life in many ways! But celibacy is not for everyone any more than marriage is. God gives the gift of the single life to some, the gift of the married life to others. 1 Corinthians 7:7 MSG

Quote: "Some seek the gifts of the Holy Spirit from God with genuine earnestness. Yet often what they crave is but some temporal joy, for the "I" is hidden behind their quest." -Watchman Nee.

Praise & Prayer
Loving Father, I praise You for Your goodness to me. Thank You for blessing me with a godly wife who is a beautiful gift from You. As a single person, You saw how I struggled with loneliness, broken relationships, lust, and many other flaws because I was immensely selfish, focused on the "I," and separated from You. Lord Jesus, my heart is full of gratitude for the precious gift of Your perfect and everlasting love that satisfies every physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual need. Please help me to be a treasured gift from above to my spouse and children. I pray for married family members and friends who have damaged relationships. Please heal their broken hearts and bring newness of hope to their lives as they turn to You for help and healing. For family members and friends who are single, I pray that You would grant them either the strength of celibacy or the companionship of a godly person who loves You. Holy Spirit, help me today to see my spouse as a priceless gift from God with great worth.I ask in Your mighty name, amen.