Since When Did Single Mean Sad

By Gabrielle Denise

Sorry, but The World has lied to you about singleness.
They tell you that you need a mate to be happy but being Single is your superpower!
♥ DO people ask you why you aren't in a relationship?
♥ DO you feel want to date but don't know where to start?
♥ ARE you in a relationship that seems like it is not aligning with what God wants for you?

This Christian Guided Journal includes:

30 INTENSE yet SIMPLE journal prompts to teach you how to date as a christian

30 BIBLE scriptures for DAILY bible Meditation and dating in a godless world

Exercisesthat work with the guided journal bible scriptures to increase VISULIZATION and Self Betterment

Practical Resources for extended Guidance on Christian Singleness

By the end of this book, you will be able to answer questions like
♥WHY am I still single?
♥HOW can I safely approach online dating?
♥HOW can I be both spiritually and physically attractive?
♥HOW do I date in a godless world?
♥& WHAT do I need to look for in a partner
What people are saying….
"Wonderful book—"
"Honestly it is an amazing book------"
"A great book to spend your single season intentionally"
Stop being ashamed about being single. Are you ready to CHANGE YOUR LIFE?
Prayer journal for women to write in 2022- write your prayers as you go
Christian journal for women with bible scriptures to help you connect with God during this season
Christian relationship books for single women to love God, love others, and be free!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Gabrielle Denise
• Release date: Jan 7, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224622269

Book preview

SINCE WHEN DID SINGLE MEAN SAD?

Your 30-Day Guided Journal to Help You Enjoy Your Season of Singleness

GABRIELLE DENISE

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Copyright © 2022 Gabrielle Denise

All rights reserved. This publication, or any part thereof, may not be reproduced in any form, or by any means, including electronic, photographic, or mechanical, or by any sound recording system, or by any device for storage and retrieval of information, without the written permission of the copyright owner.

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Acknowledgements

They say that it takes a village to raise a child. Well, it took a village to write this book! First, I would like to thank God for giving me the words and the inspiration to write this book. Nothing would be possible without him. I also want to thank:

Hannah and Talya, for the in-depth feedback you gave me while crafting and editing my first draft. First drafts suck, but you all’s feedback was integral in transforming the book from good to extraordinary. I appreciate the many hours you all spent reading and completing the book and meeting with me to discuss commentary.

All of my beta readers: Hannah, Talya, Antonio, Judah, Michael, and Jalynn. I prayed so hard while searching for Beta readers, and I believe that you all were the best team out there. I am so blessed to have such a great circle.

To all the editors, people who formatted my book, and designers who fine-tuned and made my writing shine! The hours of dedicated effort you all gave to my book helped the book be available to multiple audiences! Without you all, the publishing process would not be possible. Please keep doing your excellent and quick work. You all are much needed in the world of writing.

My writing coach Stefanie N. You gave my book a manuscript critique when it was in its baby stage and guided me along the way. You also helped me choose the different editors I would need and gave much-needed moral support. Without your help, I most likely would have given up somewhere along the writing journey. So, I appreciate you!

My grandmother. You know that I would have given you a copy for free, but I love that you always support your grandchildren and the people that you love. I hope you enjoy the book because many of our deep late-night conversations inspired this book. You have had such a massive impact on my life, and I am so proud to be your granddaughter! 

I am going to make this final list in succession: my immediate family, my counselor for inspiring me to make my dreams a reality, my church family, Valerie and Family, My Auntie Angie for always asking me when I was going to write my book (I did it!) and to everyone else who had ever said a kind word to me or hugged me when I was crying, I love you all.

I could not have done this without you!

Let’s Begin: The Introduction

Did you know that God will often call people to singleness? The world tells you messages inherently and blatantly that you need to spend your life finding your other half. When in reality, the magic happens when you accept your singleness and let in all the goodness God has in store for you. But this process is easier said than done, right? That’s okay, because in this book we will discuss how to make your single season the best season yet, while also preparing you for productive and beautiful relationships. But first, we have to define singleness.

I struggled a lot with my own definition of singleness. For example, if you’re dating someone, are you still single? Or, if you are cohabitating, are you still single? Then I realized that until you are married and have made a covenant before God, you are still technically single.

So, for the purpose of this book, the term single applies to all people who are not in a committed marital relationship.

This journey will be bumpy, so buckle your seatbelts and grab a pencil!

The Significance of the Yellow Butterfly

When I was out at the lake one day with my family, I happened to see two yellow butterflies. It was a beautiful sunny day, and I was feeling the happiest I had felt in a long time. There have been many times in my life where I’ve seen a butterfly and felt it was more significant than other animals I’ve encountered. Butterflies signify change and new beginnings.

Butterflies are one of the few insects that go through complete metamorphosis. From a small, hairy caterpillar into a beautiful flying insect.

When God puts you in a season, you are going to feel a lot of emotions, including anxiety, pain, and uncertainty, and you may not be able to see the end of the road. Caterpillars go through a waiting period for 5–21 days, where they are not caterpillars anymore, but they have not yet stepped into their destiny. You can use this book as a guide to go through your metamorphosis stage of transition.

About the Author

It is difficult to talk about the significance of this self-help book without sharing my story. My name is Gabrielle, and I’ve been single for over 10 years. Even though I’ve had a few relationships (they were really situation ships) throughout that time, none of them lasted for more than a year. Then, in 2020, my life changed forever. God called me to be single for a season. This meant no dating, no fornicating, and no messing around. It was one of the hardest and most eye-opening seasons of my life. During my season of singleness, I was on multiple dating apps, and I felt lost within the swarm of choices. So, getting rid of them made me feel like I was losing myself.

Many of the experiences I share in this book came from the journey I had to walk with God in order to learn how to become righteous in his eyes. Now that I’m fully through my single season and moving into what I believe will be my kingdom marriage, I can share this information with you.

Please be prepared to relate to the various bloopers, boo-boos, and issues that I experienced firsthand as I went through my season of singleness. Feel free to laugh, cry, and throw down your pencil in frustration. But most of all, I hope that you become closer to God.

Singleness can be a beautiful thing, you just have to learn how to see it in God’s eyes. Are you ready to begin?

The time is now.

Table of Contents

A Short Introduction: What to Expect from this Book

Warning 2.0: A Note About the Intensity of Guided   Journaling

How to Get the Most Out of this Journal: An Easy-to-Read   Chart

Day 1: Entering A New Season

Day 2: Accepting and Dealing with Change

Day 3: Dying of Your Desires

Day 4: Accepting Your Season

Day 5: Letting Go of the World’s View of Singleness

Day 6: Opening Up/Vulnerability

Day 7: Avoiding Feelings

Day 8: Dealing with the Past

Day 9: Exes

Day 10: Soul Ties

Day 11: Healing from Hurt and Trauma

Day 12: Quitting Negative Thinking Patterns

Day 13: Finding Relief Through Professional Help

Day 14: Aloneness

Day 15: Prioritizing Family Relationships

Day 16: Developing Friendships

Day 17: Mentors

Day 18: Attitudes and Attraction

Day 19: Financial Stability

Day 20: Godly Characteristics

Day 21: Purpose

Day 22: Pruning

Day 23: Provision

Day 24: Abstinence

Day 25: Dating

Day 26: Online Dating

Day 27: Forcing Things

Day 28: Love vs Lust

Day 29: List Building for Your Partner

Day 30: Future Husband

Conclusion

Sources

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A Short Introduction: What to Expect from this Book

Though it is not listed in the Bible, most people go through a season of singleness. My journey began on November 30, 2020, when the Lord pierced