"The Benefits of Being Single" Pastor John K. Jenkins Sr.

First Baptist Church of Glenarden
Pastor John K. Jenkins Sr.
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[@rrw23]

I felt it in my spirit when he said, “If you feeling lonely, angry, sad, that’s God way of telling you He wants to spend time with you.”

[@chardalasimons1392]

I love being single! I'm 37 and never been married and never had children. I've dated before, but always felt like I wasn't myself. So I love the freedom that comes with singleness. I can pursue my passions and I love my space. Thank You Lord for the gift of singleness you've given me.

[@kelliwoo1979]

Thank you Lord for gratuity. ♡. I desire to be married but I realize this life is too short to make it an idol or obsession. Awesome word.

[@karenmcgee1869]

Kelli Woo Me too! I realized that I had made marriage and children an idol as well. So I had to repent. GOD is so Merciful to forgive. And I thank HIM!

[@ritaPYT13]

Love how you worded this!

[@dafnenoel9825]

Yes I use to be so desperate to be married. 🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️

[@Mindsetolympics]

AMEN

[@Star-vg7ix]

Good luck. Life can be VERY long and lonely when you're alone.

[@ClayReeseDesigns]

Wow he just changed my whole perspective on wanting to be married, I still desire to be married but it's not my top goal in life

[@dafnenoel9825]

Me too

[@lisaariottiart]

me three!

[@tracyvicwilson6624]

Wow! I didn’t know it was a gift wow I love it!!

[@777igg]

Amen I am happily single I haven’t fully counted myself out of marriage yet I haven’t taken a vow of celibacy I admire married couples I enjoy seeing families grow and flourish but I just have a different life my genuine desire was Jesus Christ!

[@leroydavis6413]

@@tracyvicwilson6624

[@kyolandae]

I used to feel like I was cursed and unworthy of a husband. I will focus on God and leave this issue in His to do list. Hallelujah God loves me.

[@nunna.sureshbezalel9156]

I decided to be single all my life..I get so much time to spend in prayer and ministry

[@debnn4854]

better to be alone than be miserable

[@annaskitchen3556]

amen

[@Laoriginal718]

Amen.

[@dafnenoel9825]

Amen I know alot of miserable women and they look at you with frustration.💯💯💯

[@thesenate4630]

@@shawnbond2554 Being in a relationship only causes pain, everyone causes everyone else pain, it is better to be alone and lonely than constantly being betrayed, hurt, and manipulated by others.

[@karigmac6074]

Your never alone God is always with us all. He keeps us alone to protect us.

[@Counselor96]

Yes, whether single, married, black, white, tall, short, hungry, full - we are to live our lives to glorify God. This is the purpose of our being - when we glorify God - our hearts will remain full - nothing missing - nothing broken :-)

[@Confessions089]

I'm single and can do whatever I want. 😊

[@tazrockymuff]

wow, everything said in this video is exactly how i am feeling right now. I am 47, never married, no children, and I am truly in a season of loneliness waiting to hear from God. But I will not give up.

[@amberbug90]

Great, never give up. There is power and grace for every season. His grace is sufficient for whatever life the Lord has trusted u with.

[@mdooms76]

People idolize the idea of marriage but don't realize what it really is. It's WORK and each marriage requires different levels of stress and work depending on who you marry. It's not romance and skipping through roses everyday. It's not the costly ceremony and the ring. You better know who you call yourself wanting to marry and be sure you can live with them for life.

[@Aevans786]

Its work being single. So what!

[@hamilton9651]

Right! Otherwise the divorce rate wouldn't be 50%.

[@sandraflores2940]

Amen, no person can satisfy you, only a relationship with Jesus Christ ❤❤

[@josuesantiago621]

Amen! I learned so much from watching this sermon on singleness and how I now see it from a different perspective. Also after reading 1 Corinthians 7:32 where it says “I want you to be free from the concerns of this life, An unmarried man can spend his time doing the Lord’s work and thinking how to please him.” That verse of scripture really changed my life and I started crying because of how much time and freedom that I have to serve God and his kingdom. I am 31 years old and have been single all my life and never been in any relationships, in saying that I feel at peace and satisfied with myself while having a continuous relationship with Jesus Christ everyday because he is all that I need in my life.

[@faith2xxx]

My own pastor has stated many times how single people should be grateful for the gift of singlehood.

[@msdm0714]

Don't they all? Lol

[@NotfromDetroit]

I heard the same thing quote but I promise I will never understand it.

[@misss7758]

But is your pastor single sis?

[@marshachesbro5969]

He needs to try it for as long as I have. He doesn't know what he talking about. Ignorant !

[@hamilton9651]

I find that hard to believe. You're saying he tells single people they should be happy single? No qualifications?

[@MakingEverythingGoAccordingly]

I’d rather let go of what I can’t keep... to obtain what I can’t lose... Thank you God, for being faithful.

[@Mindsetolympics]

👏🏾

[@miattawhite9064]

Amen!!! Everyone is not meant to be married.

[@dafnenoel9825]

💯💯💯

[@hamilton9651]

Yes, and I am one of them!

[@sandraflores2940]

I was married, my husband passed away in 2015, it’s 2022 and I’m still young. I love being single!! Thank You God for the GIFT of singleness I love it!!! ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@jewelthompson4210]

Finally, sound biblical preaching regarding this topic. I am so tired of singleness being treated like it's second to marriage. Thank you for allowing God to use you. Great message!

[@szilardfineascovasa6144]

He misinterprets what the gift of singleness is. If you want to get married, you do not have the gift.

[@jewelthompson4210]

@szilardfineascovasa6144 you don't get to decide what qualifies or disqualifies soneone from having that gift, lol! A lot of you speak as if you were there when God created the earth.

[@szilardfineascovasa6144]

@@jewelthompson4210 Why so defensive? You completely missed my point. Maybe re-read what I wrote. It's not about qualification or misqualification. It's about what a gift is.

[@jewelthompson4210]

@@szilardfineascovasa6144 Because I'm tired of Christians thinking they know everything. "If you desire marriage, you don't have that gift." Who told you that? God or your own human reasoning? This religious pride is s everywhere & it's sickening. You don't get to decide who has and doesn't have a gift based on your reasoning.

[@RachelNichols-writer]

@@szilardfineascovasa6144 I have met unhappy married women who told me they wished they were single. Do they lack the gift of marriage?

[@shannonharrison7305]

Great word from God. I'm thanking God in my singleness! The Apostle Paul was a wise man! Been married before and I'm thankful that God brought me out of that distraction. I'm doing more for the Kingdom of God now.

[@dafnenoel9825]

🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

[@jdclay9403]

I’m divorced, once I got over that I was divorced I felt like something was wrong with me. Eventually, I got it; it is okay to be single and satisfied. I’m happy, I embrace being single, and doing what God put me here to do.

[@pinkchastity]

I feel like I have more time with God now that I been single. For so long and actually found God when I stop looking for relationships and then that's when I found God and Jesus.

[@BrandyBrandalia]

I'll be 39 this year. I'm not going to lie. It's getting tougher and tougher and tougher. I'm literally my only friend without a SO of some sort or any children at all.

[@marianajoseph1892]

Thank pastor for teaching about single. You taught this subject more than anyone I have listened so fear. I’m single and I’m happy to be single for glory of God. I’m complete with Jesus. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🔥🔥💕💕.I will advance to his kingdom in singleness than other status.l love to be single and I enjoy every moment of my singleness.

[@louisel9090]

I have the GIFT of singleness! I live my life unencumbered and free to advance God's kingdom in however He sees fit. I didn't understand my gift initially, but through prayer and seeking God's will in my life, I now realize that it TRUELY IS a gift! This is one JOYFUL Sister that is unashamed and unapologetic for the gift of Singleness. I have learned to ignore the carnal, limited mindsets that tend to lend their own insecurities to my singleness: "Oh, you must be single because of past pain..." or "You're single because you just haven't found the right one yet....". Bless 'em, Lord (lol). God gave me, and other singles like me, this gift because we can be trusted with it.

[@antimammonandusuryconquero3723]

Amen! Never let the married people tell you to limit your gifts, talents, abilities and callings. Never let them impose the legalistic rule that you cannot spend some time doing nice non-sinful things for yourself or spend money on yourself doing some nice non-sinful things. Never let them convince that you must only serve in full-time Church ministry and be relegated to obscurity.

[@GroBom78]

This has blessed me so much. Too many people keep making comments of my singleness I began to think something is wrong with me. But then I heard the Word of God through you - Gods voice that true matters and can use singleness with purpose now. What a gift indeed 🤯

[@higiniomorales459]

praise God for leading me to this video. i needed too hear this message. God bless you pastor John.

[@seanhancock6664]

I'm happy to be single. It is so much better serving the Lord single. I've managed to be celibate, stay pure and having only dated once. I want to serve, desire to serve the King single. It's a lot better in many ways.

[@patjacobs2865]

but went people do ask u why u not married yet, or what r u wating for what do u said to them?

[@abigailawolowo6305]

Pat Jacobs tell them ur Lord is preparing ur man. they should all hold on, they gonna see it happen (marriage ) with there eyes. because u dont wanna rush in (marriage)with the wrong man and rush out(divorce).

[@dafnenoel9825]

Yes am content in this point in my life because I enjoy my own company am a clean freak I don't want to keep cleaning after nobody if I don't have to. ✊✊✊

[@seanhancock6664]

@@patjacobs2865 I simply say, it's not my goal to be married or single but to grow closer with Jesus. With the hope that I'll stay single. It's much less complicated in life, atleast for me.

[@marieanncabaluna8523]

Wow good choice

[@koopstamc]

I've finally received this word today! I started watching this sermon months ago, but I couldn't finish it because I wasn't ready to receive it yet, BUT praise God that He has matured me to the point where I can digest this truth with a hallelujah & a smile :-)🙏🏽

[@Mindsetolympics]

This sermon was tough meat 🥩 to chew 😭

[@GroBom78]

When you’re single you get to care for the things of God, when you’re married you have to care for your spouse

[@Star-vg7ix]

You can do both of them.

[@graftme3168]

​@@Star-vg7ixYou can do both. But, some people, like the apostle Paul, choose not to marry so they can give all their time to ministry. Like the Bible says about staying single: "whoever can receive it, let him receive it."

[@lacewilliams7183]

its lonely alone but being miserable in a relationship is worse...

[@horstwalde73]

yes, I guess so....I am single and understand that it is a gift from God.

[@sheilajennings8230]

I'm married but single after 40+ years. I love every minute of it. When loneliness approach, I left my hands and say Thank You Jesus. Beautiful Word.

[@zakiahart3919]

amen!

[@Mindsetolympics]

❤❤❤

[@rozannamanthree6407]

Not forgetting you marry the family as well 😁

[@2436golden]

I got married very young, knowing that being married was not what I wanted. I stayed married for 33 years and got divorced. For me singleness is indeed a gift, everything he said about marriage is true and it takes a special calling to make it work. I have never been happier, singleness is my calling I'm 50 and living my best life.

[@Royalnessa]

I love being single always have ; whenever I got in a relationship, I was always unhappy maybe being single is what God wants for me until he comes

[@nancylakot8139]

well its a hard gift to endure esp when the body is demanding every now and then. ANd it just won't go away. yet u must be still & wait..tough. But HE remains God, unquestionable

[@mernajones7633]

it is better to marry than burn, pray and ask God to send that special someone, it's not good for a man to be alone, Gods words

[@bahati1231]

Great word! Singleness is such a beautiful gift from God and we get to be caretakers of the gift. Our cares get to be about the Lord and things of the Lord! We get to give Him our undivided devotion 🙏🏾

[@lcjones4682]

Easy for someone to say singleness is good when you been married for decades. I'm not saying singleness is bad. But most people want a partner at some point in their life. Just tired of married people telling singles how they should feel.

[@looper5070]

LC Jones that's exactly what I always say! You never hear single people giving sermons about how "awesome" it is. Overall, we were not put here to be alone but to marry and reproduce. I guess people mean well to help us single people deal but man it gets hard....

[@cspann33]

It's very easy to over look the point of the message. The idea of marriage came from God and nothing in the message went against scripture. Now, scripture teaches that both marriage and singleness is good, but it is Paul's opinion that singleness is better. It might just be for some and not for others. Jesus teaches that we must know what our gift is and embrace it. That means if it's marriage, seek him for your spouse. If it's singleness, then enjoy and live life. The Pastor is saying that singles must enjoy their life before marriage, and because marriage is so scared, it's important to ask God for his guidance in choosing or saying yes to the right person for you. There is nothing wrong with that encouragement. It's certainly more empowering than asking the questions "why u still single" or "what's wrong with you" or "you know u not getting any younger" or a host of other demeaning statements.

[@Mspraisegirl1]

LC Jones i understand your sentiments totally. they mean well though

[@Aunty_Yo]

But it is good

[@mlw1234]

I'm divorced and I've learned that it was a distraction to my calling from God. I do not regret the marriage, though. I agree with this sermon wholeheartedly...you are a whole person when you are single. Society has emphasized marriage too much and down played singleness like it's a sin and to the point where you feel guilty being single.

[@whitneyallen2806]

I never thought about loneliness in this way. Very eye-opening.

[@tracyrobertson5862]

Amen its true I'm single still because I like my freedom 😂 thank you Lord Jesus🙏

[@Ngibuini]

I am single I am happy as I am but the same time I would like to be married

[@hamilton9651]

Then you're not truly happy single!

[@Ngibuini]

@@hamilton9651 made that comment 3 years ago. now I am married with a baby girl. I was happy before but I am happier now

[@hamilton9651]

@@Ngibuini Congratulations! I was not trying to be mean, and I am truly glad you found your someone. I never did, and I am learning to surrender my desire to God, but it is just so difficult. Again my congratulations on a successful marriage!

[@Ngibuini]

@@hamilton9651 thanks and God bless and may you hearts desires be met

[@tracidavis6691]

I needed to hear this word. Thank you Pastor for your insight and this revelation on singleness. Now my prayer is to walk it out.

[@annaskitchen3556]

Awesome message! I have never heard of singleness being a gift. Lord Jesus help us single people embrace your gift with gratitude and let your will be done in our lives. Fill our cup Lord with your love and joy. In Jesus name Amen

[@jesuslovesyou6314]

This word is straight from the Bible, God's word. Being single is a blessing and God gave us this gift because He knows what we can handle. He knows what our priorities and plans for our life and our childrens life looks like. Sometimes it it hard, frustrating , and lonely, but , it's because we forget to seek Him first , to find d Him in the quiet place , to worship Him in the midst of our trials. He will never leave us !!! All the Glory be to Him, may he sanctify and purify our hearts and thoughts, may he restore what was lost when we stopped believing in Him , as we give Glory and Praise to the King all mighty!!! Hallelujah!! Holy is the King!

[@antimammonandusuryconquero3723]

People keep saying that singleness can be hard, frustrating and lonely, but that is the same with marriage.

[@vitaliypak1745]

EXCELLENT INDEED!!!! ALL CHRISTIAN SINGLES NEED TO HEAR THIS.....

[@kammyb.8805]

That was posted several years ago but still so relevant. I enjoyed that sermon...I am whole with God...embracing my singleness til called some place else!!!

[@Trev_Swen]

Thank you pastor for giving this message. Finally a pastor who isnt afraid to speak o behalf of the singles.

[@dwalker9672]

I always wanted to be married , but I truly think it's not the will of God for my life anymore. After watching this sermon I'm so sure of it now. All I have to offer is love, communication, honesty, and trust, but in a marriage you need more. Single life sounds great to me, but ministry sounds even greater!!! I'm using my youngest son's tablet so if his picture pops up its not him responding it's me. If the other person doesn't know Christ, and doesn't want to know Him, it's time to pray, and walk away! You can't change a person only God can, so consider that if you think getting married to change a person, don't waste your time, nor energy. Have an awesome day!!! Thank you Pastor Jenkins, continue being the earthly vessel God has called you to be.

[@takm3der4amin]

Yes god bless you let me stay like Jesus!

[@soprecmoyo3758]

it is good ,it is a gift! How liberating. Amen!

[@dawnbell4854]

Pastor Jenkins I just want to Thank you for listening to me the day I came to you. At the Potters house I talked to you about my husband abusing me.I will never forget your sweet spirit thanks again for listening.

[@taylorh9200]

I was playing Fur Elise on the piano while listening to this sermon long behold the pianist starts playing it

[@misteraustralian3335]

I often feel left out at my church due to being single, I’m the only one of my age group or older single there and all everyone seems to do is talk about their families and how Gods blessed them in jobs, cars, vacations etc

[@PrissyTakeout]

This was a word. Blessed me

[@adebolaogungbade6680]

I have really enjoyed this sermon and has blessed me so much.

[@KKH92]

Me too

[@dianealston1777]

He's Saying give and take. Understanding each other. shutting Up instead of over talking, listening, apologizing to make peace, learning new things, Opening up yourself in an loving manner. being Concerned, being aware, Responding not Reacting, taking care of yourself, Hands On emotionally, as well as physically, And keeping your path Righteous , loving one another and loving God, Amen. my husband passed but it came easy for me.. I believe its called I simply LOVED him. and in saying that I would not Dishonor him, making sure he feels he's a man in the home at all times. So No matter what happens in the street coming home is His haven.. and in return it was Mine. Thank you father I was blessed.

[@princia2149]

Beautiful ❤️

[@princia2149]

My condolences dear sister, for your loss. So glad you got to live such a beautiful and joyful marriage with your husband! Such a touching testimony

[@hisholiness4urfaith]

hahahahaha thank you so much pastor I wanted to be single even before I discovered apostle Paul's message. when I found it l was like oh my God beautiful am leaving a beautiful life. pastor is 100% correct

[@joanopoyi530]

I was really blessed with the message. Thank you God, thank you pastor

[@myyoutubeaccount12111]

Thank you for this message. It's the one that has spoken to me most on the matter of singleness.

[@antimammonandusuryconquero3723]

It spoke me too.

[@Aevans786]

Amen. Best message I have EVER EVER EVER heard on singleness

[@rizasampaga8069]

This is a powerful message that came from pastor.. This message should be spread to everyone and especially for those single people like me.So many people looking for partner for believing that this will make them complete.. Its a confusing or misconception in a society.. We have to seek God and accept and keep him in our hearts..He should be the Center of our life that that can make us complete.. Praise the lord Alleluiah.. Amen..

[@berriessweetpie]

Great message!! Sometimes it's depressing tho but praying God get me through this singleness.

[@janetvaughn5359]

Look at 26:48. She was NOT having it. Oh my God! Lol. This was such a powerful message. He keeps it so real!

[@KKH92]

Lol fr she was like looking at the mn like she wants him too. And she was looking upset too lol

[@123CREATIONS]

Lmfaooo she was BIG MAD

[@80s4everever]

Another excellent sermon!!! 23:00-28:49: This part of the sermon blessed me immensely. Feelings of loneliness = Spend time with God.

[@sandrabennett8924]

I so very much needed to hear this sermon on being single this morning. God bless you Pastor Jenkins.

[@lindamaxwell830]

Thank you Pastor Jenkins for this God inspired message! Amen!

[@deebee1893]

That’s my Pastor. I love his preaching.

[@blackisfreakingbeautiful2136]

Honestly, I believe some people were meant to be single because in the Bible it talks about eunuchs. With that said it always kind of frustrated me that a pastor who may have not lived a single life as a Christian is always the one up in the Pulpit talking about how we should. I understand that they mean well but how about you get somebody from your congregation that has actually been single for a period of time not 4 months or 6 months or a year that's easy to do. I've always wanted to get married I'm 40 and still waiting. Mind you I've made plenty of mistakes throughout those years and have fallen off God's path and maybe that's one of the reasons that I'm not married. now I'm just working on being happy in my singleness but it would be nice to have somebody talk about how they've been single for a long time and how they desire marriage but it may not be in God's plan and how they cope with the journey. And just to add I'm not talkin about people who are happy to be single but i am talking about those who desire to marry....

[@ldsjfaithrideshareandinves6513]

Why do you say you fell off your Father's path?

[@evglistmaryjohnson55]

Amen Amen sometimes it's good to be free praise God I'm I'm loving being single praise God I'm free to serve my God for me I am married to Christ to serve Christ praise God

[@jacquelynmswright7797]

Amazing message just for me on this blessed Sunday.

[@juliannemoore1033]

Thank you Lord Jesus I needed to hear your word on this. I am sending this to my adult children and keeping this for myself I am blessed that I'm single now

[@diedrewilliams1167]

“And in that day seven women shall take hold of one man, saying, “We will eat our own food and wear our own apparel; Only let us be called by your name, To take away our reproach.”” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭4:1‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

[@liftedtolifebydannab]

Where was this sermon before I got married and divorced after 2 years of marriage? I receive it now Pastor Jenkins.

[@marjef21]

Love this Word of GOD!

[@jacklineuganda3822]

Prays God pr John k. Jenkins! ! thanks for the encouraging msg..Iam really blessed ,n from now I will give all I've coz i was like! Lord why I'm I single for to long...pliz I need another chance Lord!! but now I ask for the Grace of waiting upon him..God bless you..

[@BigDaddy4Real]

I am not a religious man but I am a spiritual man. there's is nothing but wisdom and truth and everything that you gave the sermon on and I appreciate you bringing up a subject that wasn't going to be received as a more popular subject.

[@prettyallpink39]

powerful and deep message.. which is why he didn't get the Amen's he was looking for.. lol people were too busy pondering on the truthful message he was installing into them.. it hit home so strongly.. that it had the majority of the church pondering on his message.. THANKS FOR THE MESSAGE.. I REALLY FOUND IT INSIGHTFUL... BUT MOST OF ALL THANK YOU GOD FOR BRING THIS MESSAGE TO ME!!! GOD IS BEYOND GOD ;)

[@loryjones7220]

AMEN! The man is speaking truth.

[@koopstamc]

(19) Better to dwell in the wilderness, Than with a contentious and angry woman. - Proverbs 21:19 (NKJV)

[@antimammonandusuryconquero3723]

That verse would be truly enough to make me content with being single if I were a man. LOL! I am content with being single as a woman though. :)

[@phyllisbrooks8326]

Amen, Amen, & Amen! Was taught this decades ago from my home church, Pastor Myles Monroe, & from my church when I lived in Houston through the singles ministry. One of the books we studied was " One Is A Whole Number ". I love being single & unless a godly man FINDS ME I will remain single. I Cor 7 amp version really breaks it down & Isaiah 54 says the Lord is your husband & you will have more spiritual children than the married wife. Preach Pastor Jenkins ~ PREACH!!!!

[@hyacinthwilliams1177]

Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Holy! LISTEN!!! God is telling me when I feels lonely and sad He wants to spend quality time with me. Amen ❤ Help me sweet Jesus to overcome the weaknesses of my fleshly emotions and to be grounded and saturated in your Holy words. Amen! Hallelujah! Forgive me Lord Jesus for any distraction that has caused me to take my eyes from off You. Lord God, help me to find and have fulfillment and passion in the things that are holy and Godly so has to please You my God in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen! God bless you Pastor and your beautiful family. Shalom and blessings 🙏

[@honeybee6708]

Teach Pastor....thank You, Holy Spirit for guiding him in this teaching

[@jackiegamble8922]

Good Teaching 🔥

[@jubatrends365]

Wow thank u so much Pastor I felt inspired after attending to His preaching.South Sudan my c'try needs Gods' deliverence!!

[@juliejohnson2251]

Wow! Thank you pastor for this encouragement in the word of the LORD. Keep preaching the word of God Almighty. You are highly lifted in the anointing of the Most High God.

[@avisganter1325]

Thk you Pstr, This was so eye opening.

[@adonaielroi899]

Happiness is a venture, when God is the very essence of it

[@siljet2115]

Wow! This is the best message I have heard about singleness so far. So many preaches about what to do as a single before finding a partner, getting married ++, but does not focus on what Paul actually wrote and what it says in the Bible. This is so good!

[@christiansgrandma6812]

I believe this. When I was with someone I did NOT honor God the way I should. Too many times I put them before my time spending time in pray, studying, and meditation. There were times I didn't go to church because they wanted me to be with them. Being single, I don't have worry about them saying, I spend too much time at church or any place. When I get lonely, I pick up my keys and spend time with me and God, walking in the park or hang with family and friends.I spend and save my money, I can tavel like I WANT TO. Singleness. does have it advantages, it depends on my attitude. As far as sex, yes I said that, I have to ask God to take over my desires daily. If not, I would have been like many empty women, jumping from one man to another., because emptiness leaves you seeking. It's okay to feel , but we can allow our feelings to control our walk with God. 🌹 Love and blessings to all the single Christians. 🌹

[@EuniceBotes]

Very powerful exactly what I was going through thank God 😊 I managed to leave .

[@rogerspeaisha19]

This is a good message. But some of y'all on these comments are looking into this too deep. Just because a person is married doesn't mean they can't talk about being single, they were single before they were married so therefore they know what it's like. As a single if it's your hearts desire to be married seek the kingdom of God & all his righteousness & He will give you the desires of your heart. God prepares us while being single & it's a precious time to fully give your all to Him. Stop obsessing over marriage that's idolatry which is a sin. You have to fully be pure and guard your heart from the lust of this world. God won't bless you with a spouse if your still lustful. So stay content and be blessed

[@lcjones4682]

If you were married at 20 something then there's not much you can say to people who have been waiting for decades for a spouse. If I'm 40, 50 or 60 and you've been married for 30 years it's kind of difficult to hear "enjoy being single" or "marriage is hard". As he stated not everyone will get married even if that is your desire. And the only person who can tell you why you are still unmarried is Jesus. I say that because people want to list 10 reasons why you may be single (I.e. you idolize marriage so you have to wait). I advise anyone who is wondering to seek God for the answer.

[@charlenesaunders2632]

Peaisha Rogers - AMEN!!🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@taalibahoseye6775]

Thank you for this wonderful message. I realize better now that I can do more for God's kingdom as a single whole person than I could if I were married. My loneliness is God signal that he wants to spend time with me!! Thank you God...I got so much out of this message!!

[@pamcornelius9122]

He’s speaking to me. Widowed a month ago after 41 years of marriage. 😔

[@ginalee7876]

Thank you. Filling my cup with a better relationship with GOD.

[@cynthiadiama5072]

Thank YA.....so much conformation in this message! whew !!! GLORY !

[@natashat2818]

I get the message completely and understand that marriage ≠ happiness; however, it seems a bit condescending at times for married people to tell singles they should be so happy in their singleness. When I hear that my response is if it's so awesome, how come you didn't stay single then? Just being honest.

[@soprecmoyo3758]

Messages are derived from the word of God by the help of The Holy Spirit ,so one doesn't necessarily have to experience it to preach it. Powerful message

[@Ms_T_Perfectly_Imperfect]

SOPREC MOYO Both singleness and marriage has pros and cons, but my point is that if the cons are so much, why are you still married or why get married in the first place? You obviously had the desire (just like the single person) to get married, so when you see someone dealing with being single especially for a long period of time, telling that person "just be happy in your singleness" is not what they want to hear.

[@SandcastlesonhopeBlogspot01]

I think the point is to be fulfilled wherever you find yourself. singleness is a gift because it is a time to grow and experience things that being committed might prevent you from doing. you should be happy in your singleness so you are sure that your desire for a partner/unhappiness with your singleness doesn't cloud your judgement when you eventually pick one because you are already happy.

[@antimammonandusuryconquero3723]

@Bibi Georgewill Marriage is not for everyone in that it does not suit everyone, even for some who desire it. One key reason why people desire it is because of what they have been conditioned to think.

[@nyambatikwamboka7065]

Praise the Lord Pastor Jenkins! Praise the Lord!

[@cynthiadiama5072]

Thank you...it was such a realness of the Word...I love the God in you!!! ...Love sent from Tulsa, Okla.

[@hadassahwadebynoe]

Best staying single 😳😭🤭📖

[@pastorjenkins7571]

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[@RealLadi228]

Single or married equally are both great when you are living right.

[@lcoleman6329]

I'm single and Happy..

[@bridgetthackett8583]

Powerful message thank you for speaking to my heart!

[@gracemungai7274]

Really nice message am appreciating being single n I love the time am spending with God I would not trade that with something else

[@gingeraustin7873]

The Message was Truly A BLESSED MESSAGE FOR ME PASTOR JENKINS.

[@heatherreneestamps569]

Thank you for the encouragement pastor!