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There is often a lot of pressure on those who are single to marry. This pressure from others seems to increase as we grow older. The older generation does not understand why all do not marry in their teens or early twenties like they did. My grandfather married my grandmother when she was 15. He was 20 I think. That sounds real weird these days but they stayed together for life and loved each other. These days that would land a guy in prison. Times have certainly changed. I think any effort to speed up the process or make it happen outside of God's plan is foolish and futile. The preparation is important but the key is not to strive to live righteous and have your house in order solely to gain a spouse. We should choose to strive for righteous living and to live honorably to please the Lord. The Bible has a lot to say about being content. I think another reason our culture does wait longer is the fear of bad relationships. We all have experienced and seen some horrible examples of relationship. We certainly have to overcome that fear because it is not of God. Singleness is a blessing and marriage is certainly a blessing but we should desire to live as Christ in whatever state we find ourselves. Be patient and ready for whatever and whenever God has planned for you. Remember He has the plan as well as the timing!

I agree with you. It reminds me of how Paul’s words in 1Corinthians 7 where he gives suggestions but not rules about marriage. When talks about how it is good for people to get married but also good for people to be single. When we are single it allows us time to focus fully on the Lord and His affairs unlike a married person must also be concerned with the affairs of their spouse.