There is a time for everything under the sun. This is the time of life when lots of friends are getting married. But not everyone. What a lie I would believe if I held a pity party under the assumption that everyone was in a relationship and getting married and happy as can be. At the same time, I desire to be desired as I see these precious friends being loved and treasured in these relationships. So the real, daily struggle is what I do with this desire. God is in control of this, just as he is in control of every single detail from heartbeats to weather patterns to the protection and worship of believers in closed nations. Therefore, this desire does not rule; any earthly fulfillment will not satisfy me nor bring any lasting contentment. So when this desire threatens to overwhelm me, threatens to make me despair, I will remember my King and my Lord, my Pursuer and my Savior. This desire of mine pales in comparison to the Lord's desire for a relationship with me.
Psalm 34:8, 18
Taste and see that the LORD is good;
blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted
and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 23:1-3
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
he restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.
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