If you’ve ever felt like real, consistent, fear-free love is something that only happens to other people — this message is for you. God isn’t calling you to wait as punishment. He’s calling you to wait as protection. Because what He has prepared for you requires two whole people, and He’s not done building either of you yet.
God: Stay single until love feels holy.
You: I know. I’m trying. But dating right now is exhausting.
Stay single until love feels holy.
– Jacqueline Whitney
God: I know it is. Everyone’s half in. Everyone’s keeping their options open. Everyone’s treating people like they’re replaceable.
You: Exactly. So how am I supposed to believe there’s something different out there?
God: Because I’m writing you a different story. Not the one everyone else is settling for. I’m writing you something sacred. Something whole. Something that doesn’t make you question where you stand.
You: When?
God: When you’re both ready. I’m refining the timing. I’m shaping you. I’m shaping them. Because what I have for you requires two people who are healed enough to choose each other consistently, and without fear.
You: So I just wait, God?
God: You protect your peace while I prepare your person. Stay single until love feels holy. Because when it finally arrives, you’ll understand why nothing else worked. You’ll see why I made you wait. And you’ll be so grateful you didn’t settle for less.
Jacqueline Whitney is the author Held: A 50 Day Devotional For Parents and All That You Deserve.
