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[badmintonbuddies]

he sings from the heart but mostly his throat

[injetrity]

Being Single is More Enjoyable with Others

It was a heartache for me when I heard the answer of my former leader the night when he was asked by a girl when we hanged out. "What have you realized after joining the singles' hangouts?” “I should have done this before”, he said. You can feel the regret at that time. And I was hurt because he was one of the men that I look up to and it was hard for me to hear someone’s regret. I know that God is still moving in his life and I’m very proud of him because of his honesty.

Now, how many single men and women do I know ended struggling with their Christian life because they never had fellowship with other believers and those people who I also believe will help them with their walk with Christ as single professional? They felt timid and out of place every time we asked them to join. It is hard for them to go in the circle. I know the word “introvert” but the whole point of this blog is for those people who want to enjoy their single life fully--with others. Why? Because no man is an island.

Singleness is Seeing and Tasting God in Our Lives With Others

I never thought that living our single life means needing other men and women because I have this mindset before when I was a youth that singleness is living your life in satisfaction with the Lord alone. I know that there is nothing wrong with that but enjoying the Lord with others is more adoring than enjoying it by myself.

As Christians, we find support, comfort, and motivation from others who are struggling with similar life circumstances. People who would stand, pray, encourage, and relate with you in this season who have the same season as yours. That is why being part of a discipleship group and fellowship among believers is necessary. It is very vital in Christian life. Just pause for a while. Answer these questions first:

1.) Do I have people in my life with the same season as mine who I can talk to when difficult times arise?  2.) Am I part of a discipleship group already? (I hope you are, please, we will help you) 3.) Will I let myself get to know others so that they can help me with my walk with God?

The single season is about delighting in God through seeing and tasting His goodness in our lives with others. It is not just about our relationship with God but also our relationship with other single professionals in church. It is not an individual journey but a shared adventure with other singles who will help us to finish the race. Let us finish the race!

 Living Your Singleness Life Without Others Will Be a Disaster

Singleness is not about being unaccompanied. We need others in our walk with God. Isolation will not help. It will never bring us to the mountain top feeling with Christ. Somehow, yes, but it is better to be safe because isolation and being alone puts us in jeopardy.

Isolating yourself in enjoying God is good but there can be instances that it will lead us to disaster and tragedy. It is easier to entertain the lies of the enemy when we are alone and we don't confide with anyone. We need accountability partners who we can share our emotions and struggles.

King Solomon reminded us, “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up! And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10,12).

Being in a community of the same season as yours is an opportunity to be aware that you are not alone in your struggle--but it does not mean you form a pity party. It is hearing testimonies of victories and stories of success in overcoming temptations. Your weakness could be another person's strength and another person's weakness could be your strength, needless to say, we do not complete each other in any way. It just means we can work together to excellently do what God has called us to do: honor Him and make disciples.

Super Single is a No No

Our goal is to be Christlike, not to be a "super single" who can do everything on our own. We want to be able to do a simple yet impactful thing to a multitude of people through the season that you are now living.

Our journey is not just about us, but also with the people around us. We need them in order to help us, to rebuke us, to teach us and to mold us. We might have different challenges but these people will help us to believe and keep the faith and stand firm in days to come.

We need people who will challenge our faith to believe more of God because He is great and He is our Father. That's why it is important to surround ourselves with people who will help us on our walk. Our season is changing and levelling up our maturity is important and must be progressive.

“I Thank God Because I Know You!”

It is more enjoying, satisfying, cherishing, treasuring, and savoring to know Christ with other singles than alone. I believe God never wrong in placing us in a season where we can enjoy him to the fullest, singleness.

I hope you are still reading even at this point (single men and women in my network) and I thank God because I know you. I know that your testimonies are worth-sharing. I want to hear them all. I believe that God allowed us meet each other to be part of a community that gives honor to Him. We can make more disciples of Christ by helping each other, enjoying the hangouts together, knowing Him deeply and fulfilling the dreams that God placed in our hearts.

Lastly, singleness is not just about finding a partner for the future but also finding friends and family that will last for a life time. Thank you for being part of my family. You’re my friend. Thank God I’ve found you!

[angelgabbie]

HS Kada 😍😘 Onat and Jhelle 🤗 #bente #BatchNinetyEight #BadmintonBuddies #BSULabHigh (at Fusions Buffet and Banquet Hall)

[froziweavile-blog]

It's not Valentine's day anymore but I still made it digital.

Valentine’s day Sketch of Baxter and Forthington. (@badmintonbuddies)

[raspergine]

I’m prob making an ask blog for them, highly inspired by @badmintonbuddies . Love that blog fr

[boxyguy]

Have you ever thought of bringing badmintonbuddies back?

its a low priority atm ;v; tbh most of my art time is spent with commissions. and when its not comms im thinking of personal art, and then my @ask-bucko stuff, and lastly @badmintonbuddies

i think about my ask blogs a lot, as much as i wanna continue them i havent been playing much AC or RH to feel that spark of fun or community. its something ill never entirely give up on but its something i gotta really feel ready to bring back if i ever do continue them

[askhuebird]

Have you happened to come across a dog and cat playing badminton in the sky??

I have, actually! Though, I seem to fly in the path of a game a lot of the time. It’s honestly impressive how long they can carry a rally like this...

@badmintonbuddies

[iamallyzle]

Spending holiday into play. 😀✔🙆🙌 #HOLIDAYS #BADMINTONBUDDY #TULOPAWISHINGALPA #tgbtg👆 IG:@k_ent02

[edz15]

After the game! Salamat @poltopher at kuya Benj sa libre. Blessed si @emjei.chan Only escort. #BadmintonBuddies #KasalisiJoy (at Max's Ortigas Avenue Extension, Taytay Rizal)

[88chel88]

"We Don't Meet People By Accident. They Are Meant To Cross Our Path For A Reason" #badmintonbuddies #friendship #thankful #blessed =

[badmintonbuddies]

you see lots of things in the air, even if you dont want to

[kimyierinoa]

Staycation/Christmas Party! 🎄🎉❤ #BadmintonBuddies (at Royal Palm Residence Acacia Estates Taguig)

[fauli]

#BadmintonBuddies

[ang-xobi-blog]

Feeling minero :p #sohotoncave #friendshipgoals #badmintonbuddies (at Sohoton Cave,Bucas Grande Island)

[zylazcano-blog]

Batang 90's know #badmintonbuddies #earlier

[ashypatooshie]

After 45 years. 😂😅😜 #BadmintonBuddies (at 357 Steakhouse & Sushi Bar)