A Paradox.

It is a paradox - we need to be both purpose-filled and yet know that God will be guiding our life for His purpose.

(see Proberbs 19:21 Amplified : "Many plans are in a man's mind but it is the Lord's purpose for him that will stand.")

Eventhough I'm not single and haven't had a "singles" perspective at all during my adult life, I still very much relate with Rachelle Starr Thompson's words:

"The Christian life is one of joint
purpose and dependence;
of taking full responsibility
while recognizing ourselves as totally helpless.

… a conscious chance to practice that paradox:
to make plans
and hold them loosely,
rejoicing in the freedom to make choices and direct my life
even as I rejoice in the truth that it's God who directs my paths,
God who won't let me get too comfortable in this world,
God who has surprises in store."


from a beautiful article written by Rachelle Star Thomson
called "Thoughts from the Ship of Singleness"
found here: http://www.boundless.org/2005/articles/a0002083.cfm#