Dating Hopelessness

40-49 (Forties) Female

"If it hasn't happened by now, it's not going to happen. God's answer is no."

LIE: Too late, God said no. TRUTH: Though it tarries, it WILL surely come. Habakkuk 2:3

See Truth Habakkuk 2:3

70-79 (Seventies) Female

"I carry too much baggage from past relationships to start over"

LIE: Too much baggage. TRUTH: You're a new creation; old things passed away (2 Cor 5:17).

See Truth 2 Corinthians 5:17

80-89 (Eighties) Female

"I'm too set in my ways to merge my life with someone new now."

LIE: Too set in ways. TRUTH: God does new things NOW, makes roads - Isa 43:19.

See Truth Isaiah 43:19

90+ (Nineties Plus) Male

"Nobody wants an old, dying man who can't even take care of himself."

LIE: Weak and worthless. TRUTH: Strength perfected in weakness (2 Cor 12:9). Jacob blessed nations while blind. You're b...

See Truth 2 Corinthians 12:9

16-18 (Late Teen) Female

"My past mistakes have disqualified me from having a godly relationship."

LIE: Past mistakes disqualify me. TRUTH: In Christ, you're a new creation; old is gone (2 Cor 5:17)

See Truth 2 Corinthians 5:17

40-49 (Forties) Female

"Nobody wants a woman with kids. I'm a package deal and that disqualifies me."

LIE: Kids disqualify you. TRUTH: God defends widows and fathers the fatherless—you're His specialty. Psalm 68:5

See Truth Psalm 68:5

50-59 (Fifties) Male

"All the good women are already married. At 55, I'm picking through leftovers and damaged goods."

LIE: All good women are taken. TRUTH: God brought Rebekah 500 miles to Isaac at 40—divine setups don't expire. Isaiah ...

See Truth Isaiah 62:4-5

70-79 (Seventies) Male

"I don't have time to build a relationship—my good years are numbered."

LIE: No time left. TRUTH: He makes everything beautiful in its TIME. Eccl 3:11. Still bearing fruit.

See Truth Ecclesiastes 3:11

80-89 (Eighties) Male

"I'm too set in my ways. No woman could tolerate my routines and limitations at this stage."

LIE: Too limited to love. TRUTH: You are all fair, NO FLAW in you. Song of Solomon 4:7

See Truth Song of Solomon 4:7

16-18 (Late Teen) Female

"I keep attracting toxic guys because something is fundamentally broken in me."

LIE: I attract toxic guys because I'm broken. TRUTH: God gave you a new heart; past doesn't define future (Ezek 36:26)

See Truth Ezekiel 36:26

40-49 (Forties) Male

"If it hasn't happened by now, it's never going to happen."

LIE: It's never happening. TRUTH: Though it tarries, it will SURELY COME. Habakkuk 2:3

See Truth Habakkuk 2:3

50-59 (Fifties) Male

"At my age with my baggage, no quality woman would want me. I bring too much mess."

LIE: Too much baggage for quality love. TRUTH: Rahab the prostitute married a prince and birthed kings. Hosea 2:19-20

See Truth Hosea 2:19-20

50-59 (Fifties) Male

"Younger women won't want me, and women my age are too set in their ways or emotionally unavailable."

LIE: Every age option closed. TRUTH: Nothing too hard for God—Ruth/Boaz crossed every divide. Jer 32:27

See Truth Jeremiah 32:27

10-12 (Pre-Teen) Female

"I'm too awkward and underdeveloped compared to other girls, so boys won't like me."

LIE: I'm too awkward/underdeveloped. TRUTH: God looks at the heart, not appearance, and you're perfectly formed for now ...

See Truth 1 Samuel 16:7

13-15 (Early Teen) Male

"Every girl I like ends up with someone else. I'm always second choice or friendzoned."

LIE: Always second choice. TRUTH: You are HEAD not tail, ABOVE not beneath. Deut 28:13

See Truth Deuteronomy 28:13

10-12 (Pre-Teen) Male

"I'm too short/skinny/not athletic. Girls only like the jocks and tall guys."

LIE: My body isn't good enough. TRUTH: God looks at the heart, not height—and He calls me mighty. (1 Samuel 16:7)

See Truth 1 Samuel 16:7

70-79 (Seventies) Male

"Why would God bring someone now when He didn't answer this prayer for decades?"

LIE: Silence means no. TRUTH: Vision for APPOINTED time, will SURELY come. Hab 2:3. Delay≠denial.

See Truth Habakkuk 2:3

80-89 (Eighties) Male

"At my age, there are no good women left. All the godly ones are married or widowed and unavailable."

LIE: Too old for love. TRUTH: Sarah conceived at 90—God's set time mocks your calendar. Genesis 21:1-2

See Truth Genesis 21:1-2

80-89 (Eighties) Female

"I'll just be settling for companionship, not real love like I had before."

LIE: Future is settling. TRUTH: God saves best for last - John 2:10. Woman found Jesus after 5 fails.

See Truth John 2:10

60-69 (Sixties) Female

"I don't have the energy or patience to train another man at this age."

LIE: No energy to train someone. TRUTH: Wait on Lord, renew strength (Isa 40:31). Isaac/Rebekah = instant fit, God-orche...

See Truth Isaiah 40:31