I've recently come to the conclusion that being single is a journey and not the curse I felt it was when I first joined the ranks of the once-again-single. I was perfectly happy in my marriage, but unfortunately God wasn't a part of either my life or marriage, and though I tried desperately to save the marriage, it failed. Talk about being unhappy, I didn't see how my life could ever be filled with joy again. I have to admit that I was pretty miserable for a while, but as time passed I found new ways to fill my time, new friends to confide in, and ultimately a new way of life that included the one who loves me best, Jesus Christ.

For some of us the journey back to happiness is easy, for others the road is more like a roller coaster filled with hills, twists, and turns that seem to go on forever. No matter where you are on your personal journey of being single, I think that one thing is true: True happiness begins with a deep, personal relationship with Christ. Through Him we are able to make it over the hills and through the twists and turns.

"Every valley shall be raised up,
every mountain and hill made low;
the rough ground shall become level,
the rugged places a plain." ~Isaiah 40:4

Through Him we find the strength to face the trials that may come our way.

"I can do everything through him who gives me strength." ~Philippians 4:13

Through Him we find the source of our true happiness.

"The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped.
My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song." ~Psalm 28:7