Our generation is huge on being in a relationship.

So much so that we've placed a value on it: if you're in a relationship, then you're pretty, cool, smart, desired, etc.
We are a generation that constantly consumes ourselves on finding our soulmate and we make it our number priority.

When we are single, we complain and worry that we're always going to be alone. We begin to doubt and feel bad about ourselves because we think that there must be something wrong with us; that nobody wants us.

I used to be the exact same way.

Being in a relationship was my biggest concern. When I was in one, I felt amazing about myself. I let my happiness become dependent on my relationship status.
I believed the lies that the enemy was whispering to me that without a relationship I was unworthy, not beautiful, and unimportant.

Another result from buying into the lies and placing too much value on relationships was that I settled. I didn't set my eyes on the prize, and I settled for guys I shouldn't have just because they made me feel special and loved with their affection and attention.

Little did I realize though that this would only lead me to heartbreak. That the feeling they gave me in that moment wouldn't last; the second something better came along or they got bored, they left.

Finally, after a huge disappointment and heartbreak, I came to my senses.

I realized that it is more than ok to wait for the right guy. If you really think about it, why not wait? Now, there is nothing wrong with dating to figure out what you want in a guy, but you don't need settle for someone just because you don't want to be alone. There is no point, and it will only lead you to more pain.

Before you can do any of that though, you need to see your worth.
You are a priced and valuable jewel. "You are worth far more than rubies", so don't treat yourself or let others treat you any less than.

There is nothing wrong with being by yourself. It doesn't make you any less than or not good enough. It gives you the time you need to discover who you are and to do the things that you want to do before finding your special someone. Don't take that time for granted! You have time to be free, and to figure out what you want in life.

If you ask me, I'd say that is pretty valuable and important.

You have the rest of your life to be in the right relationship. Don't rush into anything or sell yourself short by settling for less than what you deserve.

So have fun in the waiting for you prince charming and know that it'll all work out in God's timing.