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God's words in Genesis 2:18 teach us that, in general, men and women have needs that are appropriately met within marriage. That doesn't mean that single persons are somehow out of sync with God's will or of lesser value in God's kingdom. We wouldn't think that about St. Paul (or about Jesus himself), would we?

Here we need to understand Scripture's doctrine of vocation--i.e., the teaching that God calls each one of us to a unique role or place in life, from which we offer loving service to him and our neighbor (1 Corinthians 7:17). Singleness is a perfectly legitimate and uniquely blessed calling from God that presents its own special opportunities for service. In fact, as Paul explains (1 Corinthians 7:8, 1 Corinthians 7:32-35), in some situations it may be that a single person can serve in ways that a married person can't.

God often calls us to different roles at different times in our life, and I can't say what he has in store for your future. But I'd like to encourage you to embrace your role as a daughter of the King who, for now, he has chosen to keep single. Undoubtedly he has done this because he loves you and those around you, and right now this is the way that you can serve him and others best.