Take Your Life Off Hold

Michelle McKinney Hammond

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“I’m bored!” Well, whose fault is that? The only people interested in entertaining you are those who get paid for it; otherwise, you are pretty much on your own. Life is a party you create; don’t wait to be invited to one. I’m sure if we were on an episode of Family Feud with the question things singles are guilty of, we would hear the host happily quip, “Survey says … They put their lives on hold!”

Even I have to put up a guilty finger on this one. Thank heaven this season of my life is over and I finally got a clue. The only thing that should be reserved for marriage is sex (but we’ll talk about that later). Otherwise, it’s time to let the games begin. Stop waiting for someone else to make your life happen. There is an endless world of possibilities for pleasure and fulfilling living at your fingertips. Fortunately, as a single person all your resources are yours to invest into living the life you want without having to check with anyone else. This makes for options and opportunities that are sure to be the envy of your married friends. There is no time like the present to enjoy what you might not be able to do tomorrow because of different priorities.

What does a no-holds-barred life look like? It’s downright exciting. I repeatedly tell people I meet to finish this statement: “I’ve always wanted to _______________.” Well, what’s stopping you? Certainly your excuse should not be “Because I have no man.” Until that blessed addition to your life shows up to claim you, your life should be full of fulfilling activities and amazing experiences that broaden you intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually as a person. In other words, get a life. Get one that will make you interesting and intriguing to others. A well-lived life full of passion and interests is like a magnet. It will draw other exciting people to you. So go ahead and mix it up.

First, break out of your regular routine. In order to have new experiences, you have to do new things. If your weekly routine is work, church, and back home, there is a lot of room for improvement...

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Take Your Life Off Hold - Part 2

Michelle McKinney Hammond
Author

If you’ve read any of my other books, you know my favorite Scripture: “He who is full loathes honey, but to the hungry even what is bitter tastes sweet” (Proverbs 27:7).

If you don’t have a full and enriching life before you meet a potential mate, you will end up settling for someone you wouldn’t ordinarily desire because desperation will make you accept anything. But a full life that is already satisfying at its core will make you much more discerning about your love choices simply because you can afford to take your time and get it right.

Having a life doesn’t just answer the desperation question; it also sets the bar on the respect you will receive from a potential love interest. He will not take you or your time for granted because you had a life before you met him. You are now game waiting to be captured. A challenge. A prize. You need to make that man plot and plan how to get more of your time. Leave him wondering how to win you rather than hide from you. The fuller your life, the more fascinating you will be. The more stimulating conversation you will have to offer. The more he will love how he feels when he’s around you and want to be around you more.

When you have a full life, there is no need for games or manipulation। Your life will take care of making you intriguing. The balance here is in the presentation of yourself to him. You should always be delighted to hear from him but not have enough time to run after him. Got it? Make him feel desired but not required—there is a difference. One makes you interesting. The other makes you a pest...

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Why Should I Pray?

Despite the universe’s imperative demand for the Creator’s attention, God desires to hear from us. Not on a temporary basis, when things are going bad basis, or when its convenient basis, but continually. His word says, “Pray without ceasing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17 (KJV)

Here’s another interesting fact… Did you know God knows what you’re going to ask Him before you even ask? “For your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask Him.” (Matthew 6:8b (KJV)

So why should I pray to God, all the time, if He already knows what I’m going to ask & what I’m in need of?

Well before we address that question, let me ask you this… Would you allow a stranger to spend unlimited nights in your home? I wouldn’t. I don’t know what they are capable of. It would make more since to get to know the person and their habits.

Prayer is a way you can communicate with God. God desires to have daily conversation with us. He wants to establish a relationship with His children. It takes active participation from both parties to develop a satisfied relationship.

He instructs us to “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.” (Jeremiah 33:3 (KJV) Our Father wants to answer our questions & concerns. It doesn’t matter who you are, God has no respect of person. “For there is no respect of persons with God.” (Romans 2:11 (KJV) So call on Him continually.

If Heaven is your home, don’t wait until judgment day to find out the status of your relationship with God. He is available right now. Take the time to know that you are welcomed in His House.
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