Last week we talked about how we can embrace our workplace or our season of unemployment. Today let’s talk about something that is needed in every aspect of life: relationships. We have relation with the people we work with, but we also have deeper connections such as romantic relationships and close friends.
Let’s start with relationship status. As a high school and college student this is the conversation that matters. People want to know your status. Are you single? Are you dating? Are you engaged? What about married? Have you had a divorce? Did you just go through a rough break up? When will you be ready to date again? People want to know because relationships are that important. So no matter what your status is, instead of trying to change it because culture tells us to, try to embrace the moment.
If you are single it can be hard watching others around you have successful relationships. But God is growing you in this season of singleness so that you will have a better grip of who you are. Although it can be tempting to jump into a relationship with the first person who shows interest, perhaps waiting until you are done growing in this season is the smartest thing to do.
If you are just beginning to date, sometimes the transition from single life to dating is rough. Maybe you wish you had more time to yourself or maybe, this relationship is the best thing that has happened to you. No matter what you feel, if you are soaring high or dreading the day the relationship ends, remember that God is with you through the highs and lows. This person is going to teach you something so make sure to live in the moment but also listen to your instincts when/if it feels like it’s time to end the relationship.
If you are engaged or married or are going through a break up, what can you learn from it? We learn lessons through the positives and negatives in life. So why have you been placed here in this season at this time? What can you do to improve yourself and those around you?
Lastly, we have friendships. Friends are so important to have around. If you feel like you are lacking valuable friendships in your life this could be the time to step out and make new ones. We go through seasons of our life where old friends fall away and new ones come in. So be prepared to go through seasons where close friends are fruitful and seasons when you can’t seem to find anyone. Just remember that you can grow in and through any situation.
This moment is for you. So make the most out of seasons of singleness, seasons of dating, when you have multiple friends, and when it seems you have no one. Only you can choose to make the most out of the moment. And if God placed you here for a reason, then you have to believe there is a bigger and better plan for this season of life.
EMILY DICKINSON 