I set aside an ENTIRE YEAR to be SINGLE. This is what I learned in my singleness season...

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I set aside an entire year to be intentionally single! It was a huge blessing! Singleness is a gift from God! I hope this video encourages you to seek the Lord in your season of waiting (whether it's singleness or anything else). Christ is enough!
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  • @sabrinea1625
    @sabrinea16254 жыл бұрын

    I set aside 21 years being single! Unintentionally too!

  • @Marsalia

    @Marsalia

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wow!

  • @hilarybatista340

    @hilarybatista340

    4 жыл бұрын

    Girl I felt this.

  • @scarlettf5665

    @scarlettf5665

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mooooddd😂😂

  • @righteous8450

    @righteous8450

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same here but I know that God wants to teach important things for us before other things will happen!

  • @coffeeandbibletime

    @coffeeandbibletime

    4 жыл бұрын

    hehe!!!

  • @jillianjohnson6921
    @jillianjohnson69214 жыл бұрын

    A bible that is falling apart belongs to a person who isn’t! I heard this quote somewhere and couldn’t help but say it when you showed your old bible.

  • @coffeeandbibletime

    @coffeeandbibletime

    4 жыл бұрын

    :) thank you! I can tell you honestly that I still fall apart sometimes! But God always carries me through!

  • @Marsalia

    @Marsalia

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@coffeeandbibletime that is such an inspiration.

  • @RebeccaColmanettiMartinez

    @RebeccaColmanettiMartinez

    4 жыл бұрын

    Charles Spurgeon I think

  • @isabellahigueras5347

    @isabellahigueras5347

    4 жыл бұрын

    JAJAAJ I also thought of that

  • @GodGirl254

    @GodGirl254

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@coffeeandbibletime awwwww is this not not beautiful..

  • @nicholewalker8592
    @nicholewalker85924 жыл бұрын

    I'm single. He is teaching me patience

  • @coffeeandbibletime

    @coffeeandbibletime

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me too!!!

  • @junsarz

    @junsarz

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wait patiently... God will provide if your heart is ready

  • @jenniferl5456

    @jenniferl5456

    4 жыл бұрын

    samee!!!

  • @MsBeloved89
    @MsBeloved894 жыл бұрын

    I wish more women would see the gift that singleness is.

  • @coffeeandbibletime

    @coffeeandbibletime

    4 жыл бұрын

    that's a prayer of mine!

  • @mitzilou9560
    @mitzilou95604 жыл бұрын

    I've been in a 5 year relationship since I was 17. Got engaged July 2019, and we broke up last March. I was devasted and it still stings, but God is healing me. For the first couple weeks i was hopeless. It's SO hard when your plans don't go on how you wanted it to be but in this journey i realized so much more. I don't wanna be lost anymore, I don't want my plans anymore. I WANT GOD. I WANT TO BE IN HIS PRESENCE. I NEED HIM. And that's when it hits me, I need this season. I'm starting this journey where I let God take over and its the best decision in my life. To all singles out there, let's be intentional. Let's grow, let's get to know ourselves and God. No need to rush. He got you. 💗 This song helped me: You are by life church

  • @coffeeandbibletime

    @coffeeandbibletime

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Thank you for this AMAZING COMMENT! I am going to pin it! God is so good! He is helping you through :) May God continue to bless you and help you.

  • @mitzilou9560

    @mitzilou9560

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@coffeeandbibletime thank you so much, it means a lot!! God bless you all the way 🙌🏼🥰

  • @kevinpatience9857

    @kevinpatience9857

    4 жыл бұрын

    This happened to me too. I was in a five year relationship got engaged last year and we broke up this year. I was devastated... It still hurts but I know GOD has better plans for me

  • @BlackmoorGirl66

    @BlackmoorGirl66

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mitzi, Thank you so much for sharing a part of yourself, I hope you’re doing better, and also thank you for your words. “I don’t want my plans anymore. I need this season. I want God.” This really hit home for me. And this is so right. Thank you. God bless! 💕

  • @mitzilou9560

    @mitzilou9560

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BlackmoorGirl66 Thank you and God bless you ❣

  • @louellucero8005
    @louellucero80054 жыл бұрын

    I was married for 10 years. Divorced. And in six months met another man. We had a great connection. I declared I was not looking to marry and content that way. We dated for 10 years. It was a great time. But, I knew I was not living a life pleasing to God. We broke up in 2008. I dated a long time friend for about 1 year after that break up. I quickly sensed that relationship was going to be fruitless. We ended it. But stayed friends to this very day. I was left to myself. Not long after, I was led to a Bible teacher on television. Through the Bible with Les Feldick. I spent my days in Bible study everyday. Early morning to midnight. Survived on water and nuts. I fell in love with Yeshua Messiah in 2014 and I have been single ever since. I love being in love with Christ and knowing God through Him. My friend is now my Bible study friend. We do a phone Bible study M-F 8a-10a. I love coffee and bible time. I wish I had your knowledge at that age. But it is all in God's timing. Ashley, you are an inspiration.

  • @bakegirl45

    @bakegirl45

    4 жыл бұрын

    Louella Lucero AMEN TO THAT! Ashley is Soooo inspiring! ❤️😂🤪😌🙃

  • @coffeeandbibletime

    @coffeeandbibletime

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so so much for this comment! It was such an encouragement to read!!! May God bless you in your singlness as you stay devoted to God :)

  • @mytara8013

    @mytara8013

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wow! YOU are an inspiration!!!

  • @gracemorganspeaks
    @gracemorganspeaks4 жыл бұрын

    Lovely singleness content. Whoever is reading this i pray that God bless you beyond what you asked or expected so that you can be a blessing to others.

  • @witnessj1958

    @witnessj1958

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same to you! 🙏💖

  • @nongee_k

    @nongee_k

    4 жыл бұрын

    Amen

  • @lisasawaya

    @lisasawaya

    4 жыл бұрын

    Grace Morgan speaks KZread Channel you to Amen 🙏🏾

  • @jereanellaster2085

    @jereanellaster2085

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @mirssaolmos2200
    @mirssaolmos22004 жыл бұрын

    I am 19 y.o. & I have never had a boyfriend and don't intend to have one anytime soon lol. Even though I'm not ready for a relationship I still want to be intentional in being single🌻 I want to grow in my spiritual walk with the LORD before I have a relationship with a guy. Thank you for sharing Ashley❤

  • @emmaagada7196

    @emmaagada7196

    4 жыл бұрын

    😁

  • @coffeeandbibletime

    @coffeeandbibletime

    4 жыл бұрын

    amen! Yay that is amazing to hear!

  • @Marsalia

    @Marsalia

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm 20 yrs old and never had a boyfriend! Ive really been just enjoying my life with focusing on God and God alone!

  • @magogudilamola3353

    @magogudilamola3353

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same!!!!!

  • @anabanuelos1018

    @anabanuelos1018

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same! I am 18 y.o and I have never had a boyfriend either I trust that God will do Everything in his time, while there is no rush! Singleness and every season in God's time is really a great blessing 🤍

  • @roseannjabonillo9290
    @roseannjabonillo92904 жыл бұрын

    Singleness is such a beautiful gift from God and we should embrace it to glorify God. ♡♡♡

  • @coffeeandbibletime

    @coffeeandbibletime

    4 жыл бұрын

    amen!!!

  • @kristabrewer9363

    @kristabrewer9363

    4 жыл бұрын

    Exactly!

  • @HOHNancy

    @HOHNancy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes, agree! :)

  • @jazminegales7466

    @jazminegales7466

    3 жыл бұрын

    I totally agree with you 🙏

  • @saramartinez1112

    @saramartinez1112

    3 жыл бұрын

    I know this is true, but sometimes I don't feel like it :(

  • @Lindseyscozycorner
    @Lindseyscozycorner4 жыл бұрын

    When I gave up looking and gave it to God is when I met the man who is now my husband 😊❤

  • @coffeeandbibletime

    @coffeeandbibletime

    4 жыл бұрын

    wow! SO AMAZING!!

  • @effiekatrantzi2103

    @effiekatrantzi2103

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello from Crete, Greece!🇬🇷Please share this amazing news! My husband divorced me in 2014, on our 2 year anniversary. I was devastated, but your story is giving me hope.

  • @saramartinez1112

    @saramartinez1112

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think that happens for some women, but I know other women who met the one when they were still searching. Including those who met on dating apps, which is becoming even more common. But congratulations 💕

  • @mirssaolmos2200
    @mirssaolmos22004 жыл бұрын

    CHRIST IS ENOUGH💕

  • @coffeeandbibletime

    @coffeeandbibletime

    4 жыл бұрын

    amen!

  • @mishkepetrus8609

    @mishkepetrus8609

    3 жыл бұрын

    EVEN MORE THAN ENOUGH! ❤️

  • @bex82uk
    @bex82uk4 жыл бұрын

    I’m 37 and single, it’s been a long wait already, and seeing a niece of mine get married last year was tough! Especially as I’ve experienced a broken engagement. Sometimes life seems unfair, when we have our priorities out of place and our focus is on other things. I’ve learned that God always knows what’s best for us, even when we don’t see it, when it hurts. And what you’ve said is so true. Jesus is enough!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @KarisGoogle

    @KarisGoogle

    4 жыл бұрын

    I’m 36 and divorced! Trust me.. it’s a great idea to wait. I was abused physically and mentally and he cheated on me.. I met him at church 🤗😢😉✌🏻

  • @bex82uk

    @bex82uk

    4 жыл бұрын

    Kay Oss ❤️❤️❤️

  • @coffeeandbibletime

    @coffeeandbibletime

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this testimony! It was so encouraging to read.

  • @KarisGoogle

    @KarisGoogle

    4 жыл бұрын

    2cor1:3-5 🙂

  • @bex82uk

    @bex82uk

    4 жыл бұрын

    Kay Oss amen❤️❤️❤️

  • @MDN418
    @MDN4183 жыл бұрын

    I can relate to this. 2 years ago I totally surrendered my search to Christ. I was totally fine being single if that's His will for me. I asked Him that, if He has a love story for me, I will let Him write it. Fast forward today, I am engaged, to a wonderful Christ-follower man. We pray for each other everyday and learning and growing with Jesus. Psalms 37:4 is a reminder that God knows our heart's desire. Delight in Him, pray and obey. God bless you all.

  • @lexiegreen4501
    @lexiegreen45014 жыл бұрын

    although i’ve been unintentionally single for almost 18 years. I think intentionally being single is a beautiful thing !!

  • @ofentserm9213
    @ofentserm92133 жыл бұрын

    oh my word! I just realised that the reason I struggle to build friendships with boys/guys is because I keep looking at them as my potential life partner (you know, because I am single and I'd really like to not be single). I need to start looking at them as children of God worthy of being known as friends and worthy of being my friends. Such a liberating perpective. Thank you.

  • @preciousmatlapeng9497

    @preciousmatlapeng9497

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes girl same 😊

  • @ilungacynthia7645
    @ilungacynthia76454 жыл бұрын

    I was in a relationship for almost 3 years. We were about to get married and 2 months before the wedding day I felt that we were going in the wrong way (this feeling wasn't new I could never be in peace with the idea of getting married to him, it was too early or too complicated. I was always finding excuses and reasons for my feeling) at first I was talking about reporting the wedding to have more time to work on the relationship... But then I realized that God wasn't the center of our life or couple. And we broke up and I told him that I still love him but I'm not ready now because I need to have a deeper and stronger relationship with God and I know that God was waiting for me and that it was what I needed. It's new for me ( only few weeks in being single ) , I want to get married ( I'm 25) but I trust God because he called me with purpose and I'm looking forward to see what he wants to teach me. ( I'm a french speaker, sorry for the mistakes) This kind of video are really helping me to stay strong, single, faithful and to listen to what God wants for me. Thank you. 🙏

  • @coffeeandbibletime

    @coffeeandbibletime

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing y9our story! I will be praying for you! You made the right decision in following the Lord!!

  • @user-mf4ou8rn2z

    @user-mf4ou8rn2z

    3 жыл бұрын

    The same thing is currently happening to me.. I’m the guy in the situation

  • @PriscillaNgina
    @PriscillaNgina4 жыл бұрын

    Being willing to be single .....indicates that we are patient for a great person that God has planned for us 🙂

  • @samkelisiwemagudulela9558

    @samkelisiwemagudulela9558

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this quote

  • @queenra3571
    @queenra35714 жыл бұрын

    This is going to be amazing, she is such a positive light during these times and such an inspiration.

  • @coffeeandbibletime

    @coffeeandbibletime

    4 жыл бұрын

    :)

  • @AngelaWang724
    @AngelaWang7244 жыл бұрын

    Singleness is so important!! Thank you Ashley for teaching us these lessons! You are such a beautiful, graceful example💖💖💖

  • @arielis1862
    @arielis18624 жыл бұрын

    God has been putting videos like this in my life at the right moments lately. I have been in and out of relationships for a while and I finally found the person that I truly wanted to be with and he was perfect and husband material. But he didn’t help me get closer to God because he doesn’t love the Lord like I do. God put it in my heart that I have to let him go and just focus on God because he has greater plans for me. I want to be able to worship around the world like Tasha Cobb’s, Koryn Hawthorne, Kim Walker. I need time with the Lord alone and it was hard to let go of someone that I loved but I need to enter this season of singleness because God is preparing me for something far greater than I can imagine. When I told my dad that I ended that relationship to be able to focus on God, He showed me 1 Corinthians 7: 32-35 so when you read that at this moment of my life it was a confirmation. Thank you for sharing all of this!❤️

  • @kerimurphy4240
    @kerimurphy42404 жыл бұрын

    I'm 38 years old and God taught you a valuable lesson. I'm divorced and putting my life back together .

  • @asiabu117
    @asiabu1173 жыл бұрын

    "Christ is enough!" that is so good

  • @shoshaunnahfelder9586
    @shoshaunnahfelder95864 жыл бұрын

    Beginner artist here! Lol I love drawing and painting . I decided that I would use it for the good of telling the gospel and about Jesus . I’ve been single probably all my life and it’s been tough especially not having friends at all. Plus I have a chronic illness that keeps me at home. But Jesus is my strength and he’s getting me by everyday! I enjoy the peace and time I have just speaking to him alone. So this season is so worth it

  • @coffeeandbibletime

    @coffeeandbibletime

    4 жыл бұрын

    I totally agree! It is so worth! I will be praying that the JOY of the Lord will be your strength!

  • @gracia9775
    @gracia97754 жыл бұрын

    Me too, i have the conviction of the Lord about looking at guys i meet on church for example as potential husband instead of Brothers in christ, and i long so much for Christian friends 😭

  • @coffeeandbibletime

    @coffeeandbibletime

    4 жыл бұрын

    Praying that God would help you find some good Christian friends!

  • @simpleascanbe6790
    @simpleascanbe67904 жыл бұрын

    I’m so excited to see what God taught Ashley! I’m sure I (and everyone) can take something from this!! 💖

  • @bakegirl45

    @bakegirl45

    4 жыл бұрын

    SimpleAsCanBe Yep! 😁😊

  • @Trybevibz
    @Trybevibz4 жыл бұрын

    I just love coffee and bible time💖💖💖

  • @jadecummings8093

    @jadecummings8093

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, me too

  • @Trybevibz

    @Trybevibz

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@jadecummings8093 they are just so encouraging aren't they

  • @coffeeandbibletime

    @coffeeandbibletime

    4 жыл бұрын

    Love you girl!

  • @santhalkuri8012
    @santhalkuri80123 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Jesus for everything ✝️✝️✝️✝️ hallelujah and amen ✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️

  • @aleenadr1948
    @aleenadr19484 жыл бұрын

    in singleness, God is teaching me that WORTH starts with ME. Nobody or anything can make you BELIEVE that you are worthy‼️

  • @lunadiaz8132
    @lunadiaz81323 жыл бұрын

    I got broken up with recently and have decided to start devoting more time to Jesus and to get to know him better! I want to make this time nurturing for my soul and life

  • @a.wilson9795
    @a.wilson97952 жыл бұрын

    Who's here when she got engaged?!

  • @Simply0981
    @Simply09814 жыл бұрын

    Ashley you are so inspiring! I’ve been single pretty much my whole life. I’ve never had a boyfriend and know exactly what your talking about questioning everyone if there my husband . But I’ve learned during quarantine & your video that I must seek a relationship with God, which is the most important.

  • @coffeeandbibletime

    @coffeeandbibletime

    4 жыл бұрын

    amen!

  • @MaggiesVlogs
    @MaggiesVlogs4 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been single for almost a year and God is teaching me to be patient and to work on myself and my faith. Loved this video, very inspiring! 💕

  • @taylorpalmer8796
    @taylorpalmer87964 жыл бұрын

    I love this point! You and Taylor made many good points about future husband mentality during one of your earlier podcasts and I understood the problem so well through it. We are all brothers and sisters in Christ and that is a reason to get to know someone even if we don’t want to have a romantic relationship! 🥰

  • @coffeeandbibletime

    @coffeeandbibletime

    4 жыл бұрын

    amen!!!

  • @amberambie8819
    @amberambie88194 жыл бұрын

    This video was so timely Ashley. The 8th thing you learned when it comes to mindfulness, is something I'm currently learning and have strived to continue to learn in living in the now and not worrying about if I will get married or have children one day. Thank you so much for these reminders.

  • @coffeeandbibletime

    @coffeeandbibletime

    4 жыл бұрын

    :) so thankful for you! God is working in your heart and it is beautiful!

  • @kaya.graceee
    @kaya.graceee Жыл бұрын

    I come back to your singleness videos a lot when I’m struggling. Y’all have been such an encouragement to me :). Christ is enough!

  • @penieljoydelrosarioll8241
    @penieljoydelrosarioll82414 жыл бұрын

    for all women growing in singleness of time God has a reason why your relationship didnt work out for months or years because God didnt give you that for a wrong person to love.. and God want you to focus His will not your will. and God give you a chance to change your priority because He knows your heart so do not fear if you dont have love life or in a relationship , instead be thankful because God has a planned for you much better than your planning. Thank you for reminding me or us Sister in Coffee Bible Time 😍😍🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @sandraxo8819
    @sandraxo88194 жыл бұрын

    I wish I had to do this- I've been unintentionally single forever loool

  • @hnobody339

    @hnobody339

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah but you can CHANGE that and make it INTENTIONAL :3

  • @mytara8013

    @mytara8013

    4 жыл бұрын

    hnobody33 Amen!

  • @kristabrewer9363

    @kristabrewer9363

    4 жыл бұрын

    I've been intentionally single forever too (I don't know why everyone wants to be in a relationship. Heaven's too important and I'm constantly thinking about being with God to even THINK about relationships)

  • @hnobody339

    @hnobody339

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@kristabrewer9363 Wow, good for you! It is so much harder for me and I'm trying to get out of the mindset of thinking about every guy only as a potential husband... But praise the Lord that He has blessed you this way!🙏

  • @bruhmeux
    @bruhmeux4 жыл бұрын

    Literally taking note of all the points. "I am so weak" : I can relate. 😅 Love your honesty. 💖

  • @coffeeandbibletime

    @coffeeandbibletime

    4 жыл бұрын

    #relatable

  • @godsownvictoria1380
    @godsownvictoria13804 жыл бұрын

    Single for life. 26 years old and living as a happy puppet. God has my life now.

  • @RorisangMabogoane
    @RorisangMabogoane4 жыл бұрын

    I am single. The Lord is teaching me to rely more on Him than on a partner. He is also teaching me to see myself as His masterpiece without waiting for the praise of man

  • @hennypenny1569
    @hennypenny15694 жыл бұрын

    I am 16 years old, recently I have been seeing many friends in relationships and it has made me want one, but I have realized that I need to be willing to trust God and wait that he will give me the right guy . Your video really encouraged me to stay patient and really just enjoy this time of being single so thank you so much for making these videos

  • @coffeeandbibletime

    @coffeeandbibletime

    4 жыл бұрын

    I am so glad this was a n encouragement to you! Praise God!!!

  • @GreenWitch23
    @GreenWitch232 жыл бұрын

    I am currently in year 5 of singleness. I took a vow of singleness for me to devote myself to the Lord and serve others where I work at a nursing home with the elderly.

  • @Rochisfriends2
    @Rochisfriends24 жыл бұрын

    Please pray that I may find godly friends! That's something I need!!! God bless you!

  • @coffeeandbibletime

    @coffeeandbibletime

    4 жыл бұрын

    Praying :)

  • @kasiabuyaki4134
    @kasiabuyaki41344 жыл бұрын

    GIRL!!! back in February/March God put it on my heart to just wait and be intentional single and get to know Him better. I've kinda followed it, but now that you posted this video it inspired me sooo much. Guess who's starting today :)

  • @coffeeandbibletime

    @coffeeandbibletime

    4 жыл бұрын

    YAY! i am praying for you!

  • @iloveGod1105
    @iloveGod11052 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful girl, thank you SO much for all you do for the Lord!!! You are such an inspiration to me and others. For some reason, I am seeing this video a year late!!! Watching it AFTER your engagement 🙈🤗😉 Ahhhh! Your life is a testament to how good our sweet God is! He is so so good. So so faithful. I just love seeing the end of your story before watching this. That encouraged me as a single who is trusting in God to usher me into the next season of life. He has heard my prayers and ik He will answer me. Thank you! 💛💛💛🌻🔆😘🎉🎊

  • @rachelmay5568
    @rachelmay55684 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this. I totally agree when you say it's a daily struggle. It is so true. Everytime I get impatient with being single, I just remind myself of the truth that a spouse cannot satisfy you. If Christ who died for you can't satisfy you, then which man can ? If Christ can't make you stay pure in heart, which man can ? And marriage is not self-centered, it's all about serving the other human being that God loves.

  • @yyy2744
    @yyy27444 жыл бұрын

    God is teaching me how to be patient ♥️ Everything is beautiful in His own time!

  • @Crystal-el2qo
    @Crystal-el2qo2 жыл бұрын

    I'm 38 and single. I've never been married or ever dated. It's like I've been in an "intentional" single season for all my life! lol. In all seriousness, it's so hard. Seeing all your friends who have been married for years and have kids and I'm over here like "God, where's my husband?". I've learned and I'm still learning all these things. It's a daily thing for sure!

  • @angelicamills3488
    @angelicamills34883 жыл бұрын

    I have been singled since September of 2020. I have 2 toddlers and a newborn on the way. I started praying for a husband when I was living in my car last year while my kids lived with their grandparents. After listening to your other video about whether it's a good thing or bad thing to pray for your future husband, God convicted me about my reasons of why I was asking for a husband in the first place. I learned that my desires were not in the right place and I was only asking God for a husband for my selfish needs/wants. I'm still learning that Jesus is enough.

  • @mathapelonyembe4702
    @mathapelonyembe47022 жыл бұрын

    I set out a year of intentional singleness as well!!! My heart warmed up when I encountered your singleness podcast ❤️ so so relatable. I love watching your journey especially now that you’re getting married 😍 God is so good! May He continue to bless you!!!

  • @heystopstaring
    @heystopstaring4 жыл бұрын

    I find it hard to speak about my longings, so I really appreciate your vulnerability and honesty!! I'm glad to know that I am not alone and know how I should deal with it with God ❤️

  • @coffeeandbibletime

    @coffeeandbibletime

    4 жыл бұрын

    :) You are not alone

  • @alicewilliams4816
    @alicewilliams48164 жыл бұрын

    I am commenting because KZread likes it and because I live your videos!

  • @heyitsmeez
    @heyitsmeez4 жыл бұрын

    22 and never dated anyone, I haven’t even been on my first date yet. I’m used to being single but sometimes it gets to me & chips away at my self-esteem :-( but I’m content with it most of the time

  • @coffeeandbibletime

    @coffeeandbibletime

    4 жыл бұрын

    I will be praying for you my friend! That is not easy. God loves you with His whole heart!

  • @antoniojaquez7270
    @antoniojaquez7270 Жыл бұрын

    My name is Antonio, I am almost 20 and in college. I recieved christ more than 1 year ago and I want shift all my attention to him starting today. I broke up with my girlfriend back in Feburary and have been searching since then for another relationship. Ashely you made realize that the quench I have for having a relationship is actually Jesus calling me to form a stronger relationship with him. If anyone wants to join me in a year of singleness then let's do it. There will be up's and down's like Ashley said but I am in the pursuit to say " Jesus is enough".

  • @carlythecota
    @carlythecota4 жыл бұрын

    I just recently got out of a four year relationship. I am thinking about doing an intentional year of singleness. The only thing - I don’t have friends. I’m just in an in between place in my life and I don’t have any friends, much less Christian friends. Suggestions? Not having friends is something I struggle with most!! - Thank you for this video. It is soooo encouraging!

  • @Jesscalmvision
    @Jesscalmvision2 жыл бұрын

    As my intentional year of singleness is coming to an end, I have learned many of the same things you have, particularly that Singleness is a gift! A glorious time where I can be so Focused on Jesus and healing and growth without the distraction of a husband, pets, kids, etc… those things are also gifts, but in the right season. Outside of that season, they feel like a curse (I have an 8 year old, and have been married and divorced)- I was not a Christian then and let me tell you, God giving me this year of singleness is the most amazing gift I’ve had in many ways. I’ve learned that being alone and loneliness are not even close to being the same thing. I’ve lived so much life and changed so much this year and it’s been the best year of my life! I have pursued my interests and hobbies and become secure in who I am, my personality, how I like to dress and show up, and I don’t worry about what others think about me anymore. I know that I am Beautiful and body image doesn’t control my thought life anymore. I wear less make up and feel confident and comfortable and alive. The year seemed to go by slowly at the beginning but towards the middle, it has flown by! I did get distracted as well by a couple boys, for a couple weeks each time and it was a huge learning experience for me with Jesus and I got back onto the single train fairly quickly and focused on Jesus again. I would highly recommend a year of INTENTIONAL singleness for every single person out there, before they marry and have children.

  • @NanaJaviJay
    @NanaJaviJay4 жыл бұрын

    I’m almost at my one year mark of being single and I’m so excited! 🤗

  • @Juliebulla
    @Juliebulla Жыл бұрын

    im single and God has been revealing those things to me as well, i decided to dedicate my single years to God and that has been so far the best thing i did

  • @juliacimorose
    @juliacimorose3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this

  • @caseyhalbert6892
    @caseyhalbert68924 жыл бұрын

    This is so awesome!!!

  • @naturalfibreresearchers1709
    @naturalfibreresearchers17094 жыл бұрын

    What Ashley said was really helpful because the media and so many ideologies out in this world have made our ideologies lean towards understanding that we at all times need to have someone (specifically a partner) but it is not true. Singleness has an important role to play in everyones life and Ashley very aptly stated it. Thank you

  • @coffeeandbibletime

    @coffeeandbibletime

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this nice comment! Praise God!

  • @korageorge9369
    @korageorge93692 жыл бұрын

    I just read a chapter about singleness from the book single, dating, engaged, married by Ben Stuart (which I recommend) and this video has reminded me of what the author of the book just talked about. Singleness is a gift and shouldn't be taken for granted. Now after this video and the chapter I read, I am having a new aspect of what singleness is and how it should be undivided devotion to the Lord and to Him alone. I have enjoyed y'alls videos and it points me closer to Christ!

  • @hopeatlast7647
    @hopeatlast76474 жыл бұрын

    This message is so great, i needed it. After a bad marriage of nineteen years my ex husband left me. At first i was angry and bitter. Then i found out the reason why. All because the Lord was waiting for me. He was my first Love. True the years i try to please my ex husband more and more till i realise that i was getting unhappy 😟 by the day. My Lord heard my cry and remove my ex husband. Now i AM back falling in love with my Beloved again. Only the fact that i had a marriage and the shame of a divorce was till today a struggle for me. But hearing that it is a blessing to be single makes me so happy 🙂 right now. Thank you my Lord for this word of encouragement and Bless the ministry of coffeeandbibletime 🙏.

  • @raynnn_
    @raynnn_4 жыл бұрын

    I'm single. God is teaching me to surrender everything to him and fully trust his plan for my life because his plan is better than mine. ❤

  • @nicoleschischke1194
    @nicoleschischke11944 жыл бұрын

    I love the point "mindfulness". And that men make great friends and we don't have to see them just as potential husbands. Wow !!! Deep truth.

  • @quietquintessa5270
    @quietquintessa52704 жыл бұрын

    I love this and needed it! Thank you!

  • @lisette6281
    @lisette62812 жыл бұрын

    Girl, can we be best friends? 😂 I've been praying for a gal friend who loves Jesus like you do for yearsss! And when you mentioned the importance of having good Christian friends, I was hit with the importance of this again! Jesus please send me a friend like Ashley! ❤️

  • @rachelrouiller1227
    @rachelrouiller12272 жыл бұрын

    I feel like when we're single, we have so much more time to focus on our friends, family rather than all that time on a boy (plus if he's not the right one it's such a lost of time). Being single is also being dedicated to others in a way and to God of course. And that's beautiful.

  • @bhistar
    @bhistar4 жыл бұрын

    I was so excited for this video!!❤️

  • @juliawelciek1603
    @juliawelciek16034 жыл бұрын

    Love this! Thank you for sharing!❤️

  • @emily-sharingChrist
    @emily-sharingChrist4 жыл бұрын

    I LOVED this!!!! SO SO good!!! God bless you Ashley! 💕

  • @bismarckjaime2851
    @bismarckjaime28514 жыл бұрын

    Amazing thanks so much for sharing!!!!

  • @deborahcastro5204
    @deborahcastro52044 жыл бұрын

    Love this! Thanks for sharing!

  • @JUST_SHAY19
    @JUST_SHAY194 жыл бұрын

    Can't wait!!your videos are always so touching

  • @Ymills_21193
    @Ymills_211934 жыл бұрын

    I’m rewatching this video cause today I decided to do the same and just intentionally staying single. I was engaged then broke it over a year ago. I’m 27, I’ve had moments of wanting to pursue guys but I remind myself that’s not what God wants me to do. This won’t be easy but I want to stop worrying about what I can’t control. God bless you Ashley and all the work you girls do on this channel it’s truly a blessing.

  • @komalkatherine1308
    @komalkatherine13084 жыл бұрын

    I'm single, and today God spoke me through this vedio, I realy need these words .. Tomorrow is my birthday and I want to listen the voice of God for my coming years , and today God spoke with me... And I now, I know that in my singleness time what God want to me actually. Thank you for this vedio... Dear sister may God use you more for the glory of his kingdom 😇😇

  • @TheCoolkid789

    @TheCoolkid789

    4 жыл бұрын

    Happy early birthday!! I pray that God guides through this journey of becoming a year older, through your walk with him, and your journey of singleness. It's definitely not easy because there are so many distractions in this world and sometimes you can feel lonely and desire romantic relationships, but you are not alone in this journey as you have God and the community of brothers and sisters in Christ with you, myself included! I'm on this journey as well so if you ever want to connect please let me know! I know that it will all be worth it in the end

  • @komalkatherine1308

    @komalkatherine1308

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@TheCoolkid789 thank you for wishing.... 😇😇 God b with you....

  • @cynthiaanna6847
    @cynthiaanna68474 жыл бұрын

    Can't wait. So excited 🎀💕🦋💖

  • @annalovesgod2579
    @annalovesgod25794 жыл бұрын

    I'm so excited!!!!💕 God bless y'all 🙏🏿🥰

  • @naomientumba6898
    @naomientumba68983 жыл бұрын

    Wow... I also just completed a year of singleness (Or as Heather Lindsey calls it, "A man fast") and it's amazing how we went through similar experiences (I literally found myself drawing the same conclusions from this year ) ! How AMAZING is God !!!

  • @savannahtomlinson4262
    @savannahtomlinson42624 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this with us 💛

  • @sophs3411
    @sophs34114 жыл бұрын

    This was so encouraging for me. Thank you!

  • @Bleu-en2bf
    @Bleu-en2bf4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, this is so helpful. I love your new bible!🌺🌺🌺

  • @polnicolevillar251
    @polnicolevillar2513 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this❤️😊

  • @77ruby
    @77ruby4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing! 💛

  • @neleschuler2526
    @neleschuler25264 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this amazing video! You guys are so inspiring and encouraging!

  • @ella-ks3cg
    @ella-ks3cg4 жыл бұрын

    your videos are such a blessing girlie💛

  • @Babiisicko
    @Babiisicko4 жыл бұрын

    Been single since last April 2019 when I ended a relationship I have no regrets . Celibate since November 7,2019 Been getting right with God I'm looking forward to finally have some peace in my life And when I do decide to get into a relationship some day It will be a Godly One 🙏🏽

  • @chikauwandu5464

    @chikauwandu5464

    3 жыл бұрын

    Woo, go you! Seeking God is definitely the key :)

  • @wazhinalukundolubozha2892
    @wazhinalukundolubozha28922 жыл бұрын

    Today should mark a year since I watched this video and decided I wanted to do the same.It was great!!!God has been faithful! !!!!

  • @alinemeyer9631
    @alinemeyer96314 жыл бұрын

    Words that I needed to hear. Thank you for this video. God bless you!

  • @mrsalasco2092
    @mrsalasco20924 жыл бұрын

    So inspiring ❣️

  • @kristendiaz2473
    @kristendiaz24734 жыл бұрын

    I’m struggling and needed this video! Thank you for sharing! 😊😌💕

  • @michellec3871
    @michellec38714 жыл бұрын

    Really great video! Thank you so much💕 God bless you!

  • @JamimmyRibeiro
    @JamimmyRibeiro4 жыл бұрын

    I've been learning to not only identify and recognise idols and bad idealizations I had rooted in my heart, but to dethrone them. It's been a painful process but I know I'm becoming each day more alike to Christ as I worship HIM alone.

  • @Verena_s
    @Verena_s2 жыл бұрын

    That just inspires me so much !!! Thank youuu!!!

  • @robinwright1738
    @robinwright17384 жыл бұрын

    Ashley don't rush getting married. I've been married 3 times. Long story. I am grateful for the families I meet along the way . I had 2 great mother in laws. Miss them dearly. Good luck to you.

  • @gorgeouswales9635
    @gorgeouswales96354 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I’m not single, I’m married now. But good for you! Stay strong in the Lord😊

  • @ElizabethHernandez-fw3zi
    @ElizabethHernandez-fw3zi4 жыл бұрын

    Such a great video Ashley!!! ❤️

  • @annaleigh9150
    @annaleigh91504 жыл бұрын

    So wonderful and so true, Ashley! Thank you for sharing your struggles and what you learned. Very encouraging and helpful!💜

  • @nikkigrace1831
    @nikkigrace18314 жыл бұрын

    started my year of singleness in Dec 2019 and I totally agree with you. each month that passes im like.. oh woah! Definitely learning what it means and looks like to focus on the bridegroom that matters and learning on how to heal from past stuff to bless your future self. not just in relationships but in general. and really just seeing God as our everything, our shepherd, father, protector, savior etc. and not placing that with expectations in a man bc he can never fulfill that! only Christ!!!

  • @thalitacruz3690
    @thalitacruz36904 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video! I was needing to listen these words! God bless you always and always ♥️🙏🥺