Love Isn’t Late: Encouragement for the Woman Still Waiting

Valentine’s Day can feel like a spotlight you didn’t ask for.

If you’re a single woman—especially in your 40s, 50s, or beyond—and you still desire true love marriage, this season can stir up everything: disappointment, grief, frustration, and that quiet question of, “God… did I miss it?”

Because it can feel like you’ve done everything “right.”
You’ve grown. You’ve prayed. You’ve healed. You’ve stayed faithful.
And yet… it still hasn’t happened.

Meanwhile, it seems like everyone else is moving into love—relationships, marriage, children, family life—while you’re standing still.

But hear me clearly: your life is not on pause because you’re not married.
And you are not “less than” because you’re still waiting—especially if your singleness is also paired with childlessness.

This is not a sign of failure.
This is not proof that God forgot you.
And this is definitely not your cue to settle.

Don’t throw in the towel. Don’t rush. Don’t lower your standards or place yourself on the discount rack.

Wait on the Lord. Not with despair—but with trust.

Because God is not careless with your love story.
He’s not late.
And He’s not asking you to panic just because time feels loud.

While you wait, choose to cultivate peace—internally and externally. Let this be a season where you:

  • protect your heart and your hope

  • deepen your faith

  • discover (or reconnect with) your purpose

  • work on you without shame

  • build a life you’re proud of—right now

And let your future spouse find you while you’re doing what God has called you to do.

Join Me: 4-Week Journaling Circle for Single Women

If you need support in this season, I’m inviting you into a Journaling Circle created for women who are waiting, believing, and choosing peace on purpose—especially when moments like Valentine’s Day hit hard.

Time (EST): 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
Caribbean Time (AST): 11:00 AM–12:00 PM

Dates (Saturdays):

  • February 28

  • March 7

  • March 14

  • March 21

Register here: Journaling Circle For Single Women

You don’t have to force love.
You don’t have to chase a timeline.
You don’t have to settle or rush just because the clock is ticking.

It’s okay to wait.
And you can wait in peace and with purpose.

Have a beautiful Valentine’s Day!

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