Day 12 (Thursday 19 August) - Undivided Devotion

by NECF Malaysia 40-Day Fast & Prayer

As the population disparity between males and females widens, many middle-aged single women today find themselves without suitable life partners. This is further aggravated when there are more single women than single men in local churches. The danger with this situation is the temptation to get married outside of the faith. Coupling this is the pressure that comes from parental and communal expectations of marriage. Is being single a social stigma? Or some may ask, "Do we need a life partner to have a fulfilled life?" Let us remember, true fulfilment only comes from the Lord, not marriage. So, let us affirm the singles in our midst. In His sight, all are precious and no one group is above another; whatever social standing or status we are in, we are all equal before the Lord. Let us therefore stand together as ONE Body.

Reflection: 1Cor:32-35. Whether you are married or single, are you living a fulfilled life? Is there any false expectation or fear of commitment? Commit and surrender to Him.

Prayer Points
■ Singles will find their deepest satisfaction and fulfilment in Him. A life of commitment and undivided devotion to Him.
■ Redeeming the fullness of their time, resources and giftings to serve Him. The Lord to raise exemplary leaders among them to disciple, mentor and guide the younger generations.
■ Those who are single by divorce or death of their spouse. Pray that they find their hope in Him with renewed passion and destiny to serve Him.
■ Workers and tentmakers to be raised up among them to take the message of hope to the least-reached people groups in the nations.