Sacred Singleness

 

I recently read “Sacred Singleness” by Leslie Ludy, and it is a must read for single women. In the book, Ludy offers much encouragement to singles regarding this season in life, and urges the reader to focus on Christ and serving others rather than the fact that they are single. This book continually points one to Biblical truth and shares ways for you to deepen your relationship with Christ, and make Him the true lover of your soul.

Before reading, I was honestly a bit skeptical about the book because Leslie was only eighteen when she got married. However, I was completely wrong in this judgement, and did not feel that way after I began reading. One of my favorite things about this book were the testimonials. Throughout the book, Leslie shares the stories of many young single women and their walk with Christ.  She also shared about some wonderful Christian women in history such as Amy Carmichael, Corrie Ten Boom, Jackie Pullinger, Lottie Moon, and Sabina Wurmbrand, and Elisabeth Elliot.  These are some of my heroes, and they were not focused on their marital status, but instead were completely focused on their love for Christ whether they were married or unmarried. They gave up their lives for the Gospel serving around the world, and their main goal was to glorify the Lord in all that they did even when it was not always easy. These ladies were not consumed with self, but with the love of Christ and sharing His love with others.  This book was a great reminder that when you take the focus off of yourself and your desires, and put it on Christ, life will take a whole new perspective.

As encouraged from the book, take some time talking to God and reading His Word everyday and seek Him above all else. Ask Him to show you how you can serve Him. He will give you everything you need to live out this life, and if He so chooses will send you a husband in His time. Give him the pen and let Him write your story. As Leslie states, “Even a beautiful God-written love story can never satisfy the way Jesus does. Even the most heroic and Christlike man on earth can never fulfill the longings of our heart like the Prince and Lover of our soul. And until we truly make Him our first love, until we are willing to give up our dream of an earthly love story for His sake, we will never know the fullness of him who fills us all in all.”

To purchase the book visit here, and for more information on Leslie’s ministry visit https://www.setapartgirl.com