"Wilogod" Is FaithMate's Christian Question Winner.......

Congratulations to "WilofGod" for your awesome answers to FaithMate's questions. Here is her thoughts on "Living Single and a Christian""Singleness can be for many reasons. It can be caused by divorce, widowed or separated. I view singleness as a gift from God because I have the opportunity to be sold out for God. But let's be real, if you are single, deep down inside most of us hope to find someone with whom we can share our life. Even Adam, the first single person, was missing human relationship. Adam survived a degree of loneliness that we hope we will never experience. As a Christian, I have come to realize that getting married doesn't do anything to eliminate being alone and does not guarantee a fulfilled life. Fulfillment is based on my relationship with Jesus. If I can't manage my singleness, I will not be able to manage being married. I had to understand that I can be single but not alone. Loneliness will cause one to confuse company for companionship. Company fulfills for a moment, companionship fulfills for a lifetime. I seek companionship. One more thing, as a single and a Christian, I have learned to love me, respect me and value who I am. This way I can present myself in a way in which I want others to respect and treat me. Don't wait for that someone special to validate you and stop viewing your singleness as some sort of disease that needs a major cure. If God thought enough of you and loved you enough to give up his ONLY son, surely you can prove to Him that this sacrifice was worth it by caring for and loving yourself.

Excerpts from my first self published book entitled "You Marry What You Date". Thanks "WilofGod" for sharing your thoughts and I wish a blessed and prosperous new year!!!!!!

Congrats to "Proverbs 3110" another American Express Card winner"

Proverbs 3110 shares her thoughts on being single and a christian......."Being Christian presents its own challenges. Now throw in being single and challenges leap to the next level. It’s hard to meet someone as a Christian versus when you were in the world. As a Christian, you’re committed to celibacy, abstaining from drinking, absent from the club scene and other such activities. This limits your dating pool drastically. Celibacy alone is enough to turn off a potential date. Even in the church.

The lack of males in the church presents even more challenges for single women. For every committed male suitable for Christian marriage there’s approximately 20 women vying for his attention. Now it’s a game of getting him to notice you rendering often sound women to desperate measures.

I am often told I will meet the person of my dreams when I least expect it. In the meantime, I must focus on becoming the woman of his dreams.

If there’s to be any hope, it must be found in the sovereignty of God and His willingness to grant the desires of a single woman’s heart.. Therefore we must take refuge in the scripture that admonishes us to seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be added unto us."

Thank you Proverbs 3110 for sharing your thoughts have a blessed and prosperous year!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations to "GOLDENDIVA" the new winner of the American Express gift card....

GoldenDiva shares her thoughts about being a member of FaithMate."I found FaithMate by accident and I really didn't have any intention to join but I did. Wow, I really was stepping out of my comfort zone! This site has a wealth of information on dating and relationships. Be sure to read the utterance format.
I haven't met my mate and that's okay but I truly have enjoyed reading the different articles from powerful men and women of God. Thank you Bishop Jones and FaithMate staff for such a beautiful and powerful website." I wish GoldenDiva much success on the site and a blessed and prosperous year!!!!!

"Make the Most of Music"

Hello everybody I think gospel music is very important.Gospel music is so uplifting, and encouraging. I can't tell you how many times listening to Karen Clark Sheard, Kim Burrell, J Moss, Marvin Sapp, have kept me focused on how great God is and how powerful his word is in my life.I totally agree with "Regina Get's Real" make the most of music she says "When speaking of basic pleasures that don’t cost much money, music tops the list…and lifts your spirits sky high. For example, downloading one good gospel album can keep you centered and get your mood out of the gutter when daily reality takes a toll. (Check out Tyscot Records at www.tyscot.com for a selection of some of the greatest gospel artists of all time.)" Want to read more? go to www.blackchristiandatingadvice.com God bless!!!!!