Low Self-Esteem And Christian Singles

Christian singles the same as other singles can experience low self-esteem, which creates serious barriers when trying to seek a significant other. When one does not think highly of themselves, no one else is going to think highly of them either.
Low self-esteem cannot only affect one’s social life but every aspect of one’s life. It is very important to achieve a level of emotional health, which is conducive in living an overall healthy lifestyle. Christian men and women who suffer from this problem statistically experience more stress and depression in comparison to people who have high self-esteems.
Depression and stress, which is a direct result of low self-esteem, creates a cycle of loneliness and sometimes dysfunction, which only get’s worse over a period if left untreated. One cannot expect to find their soul mate when one does not have a high opinion of one’s self.
Christians find the topic of self-esteem frustrating while taking the easy way out and not talking about it. It is not a sin to feel depressed and numerous Christians almost feel impure in bringing this epidemic to light. Speaking about one’s depression while shedding light on the problem takes strength and courage and will only help when one is seeking a Christian mate.
If one is a single Christian and feeling the repercussions of low self-esteem, one should rest assured they are not alone. One must first admit this evident problem while containing the strength to get through these issues, which are causing such problems.
The first place to look for help for single Christians is God. One must understand that God accepts Christians as they are, even with obvious imperfections. It is highly recommended that Christians with low self-esteem read God’s word to find out how God feels about these issues and how God’s word can help anyone through the atrocities, which arise within their lives.
For Christian singles who feel they do not deserve love of a Christian mate, they should read John 3:16 for it plainly states that God sent his only son to die on the cross for us, even when God felt that the human race was living less than Godly lives. If one is suffering from guilt of past or present sins, it states in 1 John, 1:19 that God gives forgiveness while offering Christians a new slate as long as we accept the sin as wrong.
Single Christians who suffer from low self-esteem feel they do not belong to churches and other things within their lives. Rest assured that all of God’s children belong to him and one is never alone. Christians want to meet their future Christian mates and sometimes focus so much on finding the perfect mate that they neglect their relationship with God. God must always come first while being the most treasured relationship one contains with anyone.
Low self-esteem and depression can weaken anyone’s ability in trying to date anyone. How can Christians fall in love with someone when they do not take the time to love themselves? Christians should first love God; secondly, they should love themselves. Only when both these ideologies are present in a Christian’s life can they go forward in seeking someone to marry.