

You Are Here, Part 3: Singleness and the Gospel - Brandon Cleaver
Jul 14, 2025
Brandon Cleaver, a speaker at Woodside Bible Church, dives into the topic of singleness as a divine gift in his illuminating talk. He emphasizes how being single can help avoid worldly troubles and allows for undivided devotion to God. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 7, he highlights the empowering grace that comes through embracing this stage of life. Cleaver encourages listeners to see singleness not as a waiting period, but as a unique opportunity for service and fulfillment in their relationship with God.
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Singleness Is a Divine Gift
- Singleness and marriage are both gifts from God with inherent blessings.
- Being single is not lesser or defective; each state holds unique value and purpose.
Journal Your Singleness Blessings
- Journal blessings and challenges of your singleness to recognize it as God's gift.
- Embrace your current relationship status with contentment and thankfulness.
Singleness Enables Devotion
- Singleness allows undivided devotion to the Lord by avoiding divided interests.
- Married life's responsibilities create complexity; singleness offers a simpler focus on God.