13/08/2026
SINGLE AND STALE
It was in her mid thirty's, everything seem to be unfair.
After series of marital disappointment and failures
Family members blamed her for her misfortune and inability to get married.
Her friends mounted pressure on her.
She was swallowed up in depression.
Every night, she wet her bed with tears.
But during the day, she acts as if all is well.
Looking into the mirror, she saw a lady that was once beautiful and attractive, looking older than a mother of five children.
Her face developed wrinkles as a result of persistent sorrow.
Then she ask herself quietly, Am I possess or not?
Am I destined to remain unmarried?
I have tried to abstain from s*xual immorality, and I have been honouring God with my body.
But most of the suitors that came, demanded for s*x and when I declined, they will disappear into a dim air.
I have vowed never to pant down till my wedding night.
Lord, it's becoming unbearable, she thought.
Should I compromise?
Other ladies are doing it and they are getting married.
Some even did several abortions but are happily married.
Lord, why is my case different? Why is it too difficult for me to settle down martially?
She asked but there was no answer.
She sighed and wiped out the tears from her face.
Then a voice whispered to her heart. It was a still small voice.
And instantly, she felt peace within.
The storm was stilled. Her burden was lifted. Then the voice spoke.
Before I formed you in your mother's womb I knew you.
Wipe away your tears. Be still and know, I am God.
It's never too late for me.
Stop wallowing in regret and pain.
My love for you, supercedes the love of a spouse.
You are unmarried, and you are complaining.
Many married people wish to be single like you. They are passing through hell in their marriages.
My daughter, it's better to be single, hoping to be married than to be married, praying to be single again.
Then she jumped up with excitement. For the first time in life, her beauty rejuvenate again. Her countenance brighten up. Her hope was restored.
And not quite long, a suitor located her and she is married.