FAMILY LIFE TODAY

Lake Region Conference of Seventh-day Adventist                    

                    Single Life

            Living and Loving  Yourself

Living single can be a happy and healthy time in your life. Take time to nurture yourself. Allow yourself time to become fit spiritually, emotionally and physically. Take time  for you while God is preparing you for the next stages in your life.

Tip: Getting out to the gym is a great way to meet new people and become healthy. This also opens the door for you to meet people who also have a personal  goal in common with you. "Being Fit"

Tips: Try to involve yourself in church activities,  enroll in a class, finish your  degree and allow yourself the opportunity to get to know other people. Don't isolate yourself  from others. Extend yourself and start living and  loving  yourself as a single individual. Don't allow others to define who you are by your state of being single.

Always remember that you are fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14

Tips: Never apologize for committing yourself to your career. However, many times people hide be- hind their occupations to avoid productive contact with others. Keep yourself productive not just busy occupying your time without having any positive results at the end of the day. Set clear goals and objectives for yourself and  remember to challenge yourself daily.

For you are my treasured possession. Exodus 19:5

Tips: Be intuned with yourself. Allow the spirit of the Lord to  guide and direct you. Empower yourself prayerfully to  recognize  situations before they overwhelm you. There is no place in your life for depression, anxiety, anger, jealousy, mean spiritness and  pride. Be strong in the Lord and humble yourself before Him. Be faithful to the Lord in all aspects of your life.  Jesus  is worth it.

Tips: Being single can allow you the freedom to network and exchange ideas.

1. Keep in mind that networking is about being   genuine and authentic, building trust and relationships, and seeing how you can help others.

2. Visit as many groups as possible that spark your interest.

3. Hold volunteer positions in organizations. This is a great way to stay visible and give back to groups that have helped you.

4. Be able to articulate what you are looking for and how others may help you.

6. Visiting you local bookstore is also a great way to meet people.

7. Department lunches once a month is a nice way to learn about people's outside interest and concerns.

8. Take advantage of your outside activities that you encounter daily..

The Advantages of Networking

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Kindness is a valuable gift.

THERE IS A LIGHT AT THE END OF THE ROAD

Being single means changing your attitude and your  lifestyle.

Living a healthier life

           Encouraging Words

              Remember...

                     One Moment  At A Time  

I  realize there may be times when  you may  feel frustrated and exhausted in your situation. However, you are not alone.  Many single parents today are achieving great success  through planning,  pray, fasting, and family worship. Don't allow  your situation to distract you from the positive outcome God has prepared for you as a single parent. There will be times when your child will act out and cause you to become very discouraged and  angry.  Remember with the correct parenting tools and  Christian interventions God can change your family circumstance into a victory for heaven.

Single Parenting Tips

1. God will strenthen you to find new ideas and possibilities to encourage yourself and your child.

2. Children need daily structure, planned activities and well balanced meals.

3. Parents and children must be      accountable to one another.

4. Help your child to develop effective communication, and  positive listening skills  to help enhance appropriate responses.

   Single Parenting

Parenting Formula

Arguing+Screaming+Frustation= Senseless Power Struggle: Unhealthy Family Life Pray+Communication+ Understanding+Love+ Word of God = Healthy Family Life