NBSB, Still Chosen: When God Says 'Wait,' He Means 'Grow'
The Unexpected Scroll As I was scrolling through YouTube recently, searching for something meaningful to watch, I stumbled upon a sermon by a Pastor from 1128 Ministry titled " How To Live In Singleness ." I decided to watch the full 40-minute message, and I was surprised by how much it shifted my entire perspective on " the wait ." Admit it or not, we Christians often treat singleness as a waiting room where we sit until " real life " begins. But what if this season is actually a unique gift given to us by God for a specific purpose? The "Behind in Life" Feeling As a 26-year-old Christian woman—turning 27 this year—I am what many call an " NBSB " (No Boyfriend Since Birth). While I watch friends my age enter the world of dating or walk down the aisle, I’ll admit the pressure can feel heavy. Sometimes, I feel like I am falling behind in life. I’ve caught myself believing the myth that marriage is the only way to achieve the life God wa...