I met with a sweet friend this past week who is 32 and single. During my time with her I was reminded of how badly I wish I could take it away for all of you – all the loneliness, all the uncertainty, all the fear. I wish I could snap my fingers and each of you meet the man God has for you. But then again, that would mean that I would I would get the glory, and you know a person getting the glory never works out well.

There’s only One who can meet your needs – all of your needs – right now in your singleness, and that person is Jesus. Do you believe that? Do you sincerely believe that Jesus can meet every one of your needs – physical, emotional, mental, spiritual? Because I’m here to tell you that He can and He already does.

Just think back to how God has sustained you already in your life. Think about the previous times you’ve felt full of despair. He was faithful then. And He will be faithful now.

A Lot of Prayer

This weekend I am praying Hebrews 11:1 over each one of you. I want to encourage you to pray like you already have what you’re asking God for. You know the difference when you pray still wondering if He’s going to “grant” your prayer, as if He’s a genie in a bottle, and when you pray with confidence, knowing that He’s already in your future and He’s already answered your prayer.

Pray like that. Like it’s already yours and God’s there just waiting for time to catch up so you can meet Him there. Because regardless of whether it’s here on earth or in heaven, your prayer is answered. Pray in the peace that God hears you and answers you. That’s His promise to us!

And a Little Encouragement

I need your help! If you haven’t taken this very short survey, will you please take it now?? Thank you so much! The responses are already helping me so much, and I want yours too!

 Summer Bible/Book Study Coming Soon!

Okay, so in just a few weeks we are going to start a Bible/Book study right here at Triple Braided, and I’d love for you to join us! I will be giving you all the details this Monday, so please check back then!

And finally, here are a few of the links I’ve enjoyed this week!

One-Word Themes for All the Books in the Bible – I came across this on Elizabeth George’s website, and I just love it! Sometimes I want to know which book of the Bible is best for me to read based on a need, and this chart is very helpful to do just that!

DashingDish.com – Okay, so this is not an affiliate link, I just LOVE this website! I am really not very good in the kitchen. I can bake pretty well, but cooking dinner is not fun for me. But this website has yummy, EASY, and healthy recipes, and I love it enough to share with you! Its membership is donation only (even though she recommends $5 a month), and a portion of it goes to a ministry for young women. It’s very much worth checking out!

Identity Girls – This looks like a cool and fun online magazine for young women that’s coming soon! Be sure to check it out!

4 Reflections about Online Dating from the Gospel Coalition – So, you know my husband and I met online, right? And I know many of you use online dating. Well, this article is excellent!

nonSpeed Dating for Dummies: does he know the word of God? by Dannah Gresh

Top 10 Things to Ask a Friend Before She Gets Married – Wow! To have a friend like this would be awesome!

Plus, tomorrow I will be over at Woman to Woman Ministries for Single Saturdays! Be sure to read my post “What to Do When All of Your Friends are Getting Married.”

And Even Some Fun

The Kindle version of Made for More: An Invitation to Live in God’s Image is only $2.99 May 1st – May 8th! Be sure to get your copy!

If you read many blogs you know that there was this bandwagon circling around where everyone was ordering a Stitch Fix box. Well, like it most other things, I was late to jump on it, but I did, and I’ll be sharing with you my honest experience soon – or as soon as I have a chance to write it up. But don’t expect many pictures because apparently I don’t know how to take a full body selfie.

This week’s Cents of Style Fashion Friday Deal: Quick ship Mother’s Day gifts. All orders placed today, 5/2/14, will ship by 5/6/14, to come in time for Mother’s Day on 5/11/14. All of the gifts are under $10 shipped with the coupon code MOTHER. 

We have delicate coin letter necklaces or birthstone pendant necklaces for $9.97 each and FREE SHIPPING. Or if mom would prefer a scarf we have two lovely styles for only $9.97 shipped.

(These are my affiliate link!)

Praying for you this weekend! Leave your requests below!