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FOREWARD I actually changed this forward a few times because I was simply unsure about what perspective to take. I wanted to adequately and truly express how I felt about the concept of Singletude. I’m a bit of a processer so it’s easy for me to start off thinking about this subject through the lens of how much God loves the “single” person, and all the time they can devote to the things of Christ. Then you think about all of the lessons, seminars and books that suggest things like, “Just wait, your spouse is right around the corner!” Only to find out 10-years later, you’re still waiting and thinking like OMG – “around the corner” clearly must have been a dead-end! I’m so very proud of Yolanda for sharing her insight and stories about Singletude! I’ve watched her relive, revise and reinvent herself as a result of writing this book! I marvel at her undaunted pursuit to encourage others through her many lessons learned along the journey! She embodies Proverbs 31, not because of “title rights,” but because she has committed to living out those words daily! I think what you will ultimately capture in the words to follow is Yolanda’s message about what Singletude is all about! It’s not about living victoriously single – it includes that theme, but that’s not the main message! It’s not about taking purity pledges and vowing never to think about sex as a single, and truthfully, this book isn’t even exclusively for singles! The essence of this book is simple – “Enjoy the Now!” Singletude captures a lesson that I have been coming to grips with for a while, which is enjoying and staying in the moment. Singletude isn’t about getting to a destination (i.e. dating, marriage or having children etc.), it’s about enjoying the “process” of getting to those destinations and becoming all that God has called you to become along the way! Singletude is about discovering wholeness in life and fathoming how much our Heavenly Father loves us – mistakes, teachable moments, curiosity and all! It doesn’t matter if you’re single, widowed, married or confused – Singletude is about enjoying the precious moments of your life and the road to “becoming…” Singletude is about understanding how every lesson you learn gets you one step closer to your end goals and dreams. Finally, Singletude is all about YOU! You may be reading this saying, well, “I’m not looking for love,” and I’m saying back, that’s exactly right! You’re not looking for love; however, Singletude is about love, God’s love, looking for you! And, when you capture the wisdom in that statement, you capture everything needed to enjoy Singletude! In closing, I pray that the words on the pages to follow give you permission to experience God’s best for your life in the areas of love, fulfillment and wholeness! I present to you Singletude! – John Suggs
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