We know it well, it is one of the greatest sorrows of our time. We live in the communication era, but no one really talks to each other. We hope someone will listen to us, but do we listen to the voice of the Lord?

When a person is not certain of their decision, their friends will often say “just follow your heart”, suggesting that deep down, they know what the right thing to do is. But does God agree with that?

Looking for a partner is a project that comes with risk. We must not go head first without first protecting some essential parts of our lives, and continuing to protect them during our quest.

God will never ask us to do anything that could make us sick. He will never launch us into a project that would take us into debt. Likewise, He will never guide us into a relationship that would break our heart.

The Holy Spirit is a great help to us in all areas, including the challenges of being single. He is supporting us through his love, joy, peace, and patience, as we saw last week. Now, let us look at five other benefits.