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The new year. A time of resolutions,

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fresh starts, and if you're single, a moment

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to maybe eye roll at the universe for

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still not sending the one.

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But hold on, because being single isn't a

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curse. It's a season.

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A rather noisy, opinionated, yet oddly inspiring season.

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And what better way to start the year

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than by letting scripture whisper sweet truths into

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your heart?

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So grab a cozy blanket, your favorite mug

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of something warm, and let's dive into 15

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bible verses that might just be the pep

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talk you need.

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Bible verses for the new year.

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One,

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Jeremiah twenty nine eleven.

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For I know the plans I have for

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you, declares the lord.

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This one's a classic for a reason. God's

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plans,

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better than your Pinterest wedding board guaranteed.

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And, hey, it's comforting to know that he's

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working on a timeline

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that won't ghost you halfway through.

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Two,

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Proverbs three five to six.

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Trust in the Lord with all your heart

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and lean not on your own understanding.

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Because let's face it, your own understanding probably

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involves questioning why Brad from bible study didn't

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text

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back. Instead,

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let God direct your paths.

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Spoiler,

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he never forgets to call.

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Three,

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Psalm 37 verse four.

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Take delight in the Lord, and he will

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give you the desires of your heart.

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Translation,

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God gets you. He knows your dreams, even

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the ones you whisper in your prayers about

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meeting someone who laughs at your jokes and

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loves Jesus.

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Delight in him and let him work out

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the details.

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Four,

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Isaiah forty one ten.

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Do not fear for I am with you.

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Feeling like the last single person standing?

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Fear not. God's standing with you. He doesn't

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swipe left and his presence is the best

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company anyway.

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Five,

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first Corinthians seven thirty two.

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I would like you to be free from

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concern.

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Paul's gentle nudge reminds us that singleness isn't

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a burden.

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It's freedom.

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No coordinating schedules or debating over wedding hashtags,

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just you and God making moves in this

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season.

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Six,

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Ecclesiastes

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three one.

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There is a time for everything and a

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season for every activity under the heavens.

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Yes. Even a season for being single.

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Embrace it. Bask in the extra leg room.

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Binge watch without compromise

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and thank God for the season that's shaping

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you for what's next.

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Seven,

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Philippians four six to seven.

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Do not be anxious about anything.

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Anxious about finding a partner?

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This verse says chill.

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Present your request to God and let his

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peace settle into your soul like the perfect

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cup of tea.

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Eight,

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Song of Solomon two seven.

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Do not arouse or awaken love until it

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so desires.

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This isn't just poetic fluff, it's wisdom.

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Let love awaken in God's perfect time.

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You wouldn't eat unripe fruit, so don't force

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love to show up before it's ready.

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Nine,

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Matthew six thirty three,

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but seek first his kingdom and his righteousness.

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Seek him first, not Instagram likes or dating

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app matches.

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God's kingdom is where your ultimate purpose and

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joy are found.

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Psalm 46

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verse five.

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God is within her. She will not fall.

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For every moment you feel like you're failing

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at this single life, remember,

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God's got you. You're standing strong, supported by

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his love and purpose.

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11.

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Isaiah forty thirty one.

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But those who hope in the Lord will

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renew their strength.

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Waiting for the right person?

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Good news. You're not just twiddling your thumbs.

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Hope in the Lord and he'll give you

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strength to soar and maybe even a partner

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to fly with.

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12,

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Romans eight twenty eight. And we know that

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in all things, god works for the good

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of those who love him.

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That breakup,

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that awkward dinner with aunt Karen asking about

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your love life,

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All things are working for your good.

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Trust the process.

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13,

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Zephaniah three seventeen.

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The lord your god is with you, the

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mighty warrior who saves.

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This isn't just about protection.

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It's about his delight in you.

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Even when you're rocking sweatpants and leftover pizza,

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God sings over you with love.

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Fourteen,

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second Corinthians twelve nine.

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My grace is sufficient for you, for my

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power is made perfect in weakness.

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Feeling weak,

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frustrated,

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overwhelmed?

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God's grace is enough.

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Lean into it and let him turn your

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weakness into something beautiful.

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15,

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Ephesians three twenty.

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Now to him who is able to do

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immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine.

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Dream big for this year. Whether it's about

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love, career, or simply surviving

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awkward family gatherings,

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God's got plans that'll blow your mind.

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A few bonus tips for singlehood survival.

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Find your community.

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Church groups, hobby meetups, or even online Christian

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forums can be gold mines for friendship and

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support. Remember, loneliness doesn't stand a chance when

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you've got your tribe.

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Embrace the humor.

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Laugh at the awkwardness.

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Singleness is a season full of hilarious moments,

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like trying to explain your relationship status to

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well meaning relatives.

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Invest in yourself.

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Read that book. Take that trip. Learn that

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skill.

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Grow into the person you'd want to marry

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someday.

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Pray boldly.

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Don't be shy with your prayers. Whether it's

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for a partner or peace in your singlehood,

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God's listening and he's all in.

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As you step into this new year, remember

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that you're not walking it alone.

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God's with you, cheering you on, singing over

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you, and yes, preparing a future that's more

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than you could imagine.

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Your singlehood is not a problem to be

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solved. It's a space to thrive, to learn,

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and to lean into God's love.

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So here's to you, Christian Single, tackling another

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year with faith, humor, and grace.

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You've got this.