Being a single woman requires patience. A lot of it. You may pray and pray for God to send you a man and get frustrated when He doesn't.

You may try to take matters into your own hands and seek after a man that you want, but whom God did not choose for you. This never ends well. God's will for your life is perfect. While it can be difficult to wait, it is oh so important that we give our lives to God, allowing Him to direct our paths. God knows what is best and His timing is perfect. So while you may be tired of seeing your friends post on social media about their relationships and weddings, do not lose hope. God knows what He is doing. Often our times of waiting are times of preparation for what God has in store for our future. God does not promise any of us husbands, but He will always give us what is best for us. So be patient.

Seek after God first and foremost because our relationship with Him is so much better and more fulfilling than any earthly relationship we will ever be in.

Here are some verses of encouragement as you patiently wait on the Lord.

1. Matthew 6:33

With your eyes on God, there is no doubt that He will provide you with everything and everyone you need. Seek him above everything else.

2. Galatians 5:16

God's plan is so much better than our earthly desires. If we walk according to His plan, we will not succumb to the temptations of the world and of our own flesh.

3. James 1:17

A spouse is a gift from God and only He can provide us with the perfect partner. We cannot find our spouse on our own.

4. Proverbs 3:5

While it may be hard at times, we must trust in God and His ability to know what is best for our lives, even if we think that we know better.

5. 1 John 5:14

When you pray for a relationship, God hears you. Always. We can be confident that He will hear our pleading and requests.

6. Psalm 107:9

God will bless us with good things in His timing, not ours. All things work for His good.

7. Psalm 27:14

Be patient. Do not get discouraged when things do not go according to your will or timing. God knows what He's doing.

8. Matthew 21:22

Continue to pray feverently for your future spouse. Asking God to send you who He knows you need, not who you think you need or want.

9. Jeremiah 29:11

God has a plan. His plan will help you, not hurt you. Trust in God's plan for your future.

10. Isaiah 30:21

Ask God to show you His will and walk in it, even if it goes against what you see as fit for your life. His will is perfect and your waiting is part of His plan. Trust His will.