Well, the season of Fall is finally here. And you know what that means: yes, PSL's, booties, scarves, cardigans, crisp air and leaves, etc. and who doesn't love that?! But that's not exactly what I am talking about.
It's relationship season.
The time of year it seems that everyone seems to be in a relationship but you. The season that makes you want a relationship most. You see all your friends posting cute fall pictures, going on cute dates to pumpkin patches, going Christmas shopping for their significant other and the list goes on and on. It's the season where everyone wants someone just to cuddle up and watch Christmas movies and go to bonfires with, or to bring home to your family on Thanksgiving.
I am guilty when I say that I fall into this category too. Who doesn't wanna do cute fall-y things with someone they care about? I know I sure do because anyone that knows me knows that I am actually obsessed with this season like any typical white girl is. I literally have a Christmas tree up in my room year round. Yes, I know. It's pretty pathetic. Anyways, what I'm saying is that seeing everyone around you be in a relationship except for you, makes it really hard not to want one. It also makes it really hard not to get caught up and end up settling for someone, just to have someone.
I have to constantly remind myself that all good things come with time. And honestly, when I step back and think about it, it sounds pretty dumb to just settle for someone. I've realized that God has me in this singleness season for a reason. And every day he reveals something new to me about why I am in this season. I've learned to be okay with it and embrace it. Because I know it is for the betterment of me and my person whenever He comes along. So if you are in this season too, know that there is a very important reason for it. God is not going to put you on this path without direction. It's meant to lead to a very important destination.
The only cure to a lonely heart is to be alone with Jesus.
Wait for someone who truly values you. Because we are our hardest critics when it comes to self-worth. Don't ever forget that you are deserving of a pure and authentic love.
Go be with your friends. Have girls nights, or guys nights. Eat way too much food. Watch movies that you laugh so hard your stomach hurts. Embrace this season of singleness-make the most out of it.
Waiting sucks, I think we all can agree with that. But it's all about falling in love with yourself and sharing that love with someone who appreciates you, rather than looking for love to compensate for a self-love deficit. Take time to enjoy your own company.
Remember the days you prayed for the things you have now. Just like those things came at the perfect time, this will too.
