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Shalom!
This
book is not an attempt to cover every base regarding the single
life, its ups and downs, strengths and weaknesses. Nor is
it a manual on “flying solo” toward finding the
mate set aside for you! Rather, it is a collection of some
of the messages that the Lord has placed on our hearts to
share at Singles functions and retreats. We have been asked
to put this information in print by a number of people, and
feeling especially prompted by the Lord in late 1995 to do
so, we are attempting the challenge.
There
are a number of excellent books in Christian Bookstores dealing
with issues of dating and singleness; we have read some very
good ones. So, at the same time thanking you for purchasing
this book and reading this material, we also suggest you do
further reading as the opportunity arises and as the Lord
so leads. We do not claim to be experts on this (or any other!)
subject. However, we do have a tender heart for single adults.
We believe they are a vital force in the Body of Messiah today,
having much to offer—both to the Lord directly, to us
in the Body, and to a world that needs Jesus.
Having
been single ourselves for many years (Reuven until he was
41, and Yanit until she was 30), we can identify with their
needs and struggles, as well as their joy in single-minded
service to the Lord.
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Our
writings are from our personal experiences, from conversing
with countless single people, and from reading books and articles
dealing with issues relevant to the unmarried.
We
speak and write predominantly to mature single adults, but
certainly young people will benefit from reading this book.
There are principles here that are ageless and applicable
to every Believer who loves the Lord, whether young or old.
There is, however, material that presupposes a certain level
of maturity and wisdom, and that must be taken into account
by the younger reader.
Our
prayer is that whether you personally are single or not, that
you will become more “single” in your walk with
the Lord. May your devotion to Him grow, your intimacy with
Him flourish, and your passion for Him expand all present
borders!
“Let
Him kiss me with the kisses of His mouth - for the love of
my Beloved is better than wine.” Song of Solomon 1:2
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