10 To Go Places for Singles

1.     Beach: Though classified by some as a club with no roof, Christians can locate sane beaches and enjoy the natural ambience; a special gift from God.

2.     Restaurants: While we encourage you to cook, every now and then you need to sit back and let others serve you. Whether you choose a bukateria or eatery, ensure the place is decent. Note that this need not put a dent in your pocket before it is classified as good.

3.     Cinemas: Located in spots around time, this could be relaxing whether it is a movie or stage play you sign up for. Choose one where you won’t leave with the devil as the shadow hovering over you! While you are at it, grab some pop corn and drink.

4.     Parks: Freedom Park, Amusement Park are few of the parks you can visit for a stroll or sit down. Be sure not to go to one besieged by hoodlums.

5.     Bible Study: Shouldn’t this have been the first! We carefully placed it here with the number of grace. Anywhere the Word of God is being shared – church, house fellowship etc. are great places to refuel and recharge your spiritual battery to ensure you are not running on red.

6.     Trips: Be it a bus tour, boat cruise or retreat, signing up within a group with your significant other has a number of benefits including finding out the other’s interests.

7.     Games: Sure men want this as number one! Even if you are not a fan of the stadium, you may need to step into stadiums, viewing centres; love has got many things to do with enjoying what the other person loves even if just once in a while. Alcohol doesn’t have to be part of the game!

8.     Recreation Centres: According to Pastor Dapo Akinosun, many now want spouses “with no capacity to add weight”. Before you are compelled to go; locate a good gym where folks dress decently or map out biking or hiking routes. Be sure the path you choose is safe.

9.     Events: Why not plan your own event! Yes, you can plan a picnic, a cook out for friends, barbeque or even shopping! Remember that the man or woman is not your ATM so be sure to hold some cash, if you are not merely window shopping.

10. Family Events: If you can’t plan yours, there is always plenty of family events to go to e.g. weddings, naming, funeral (I bet no one wants to plan that yet we all desire to go to heaven! Hopefully it’s of elderly folks), anniversaries etc. Well, if he or she has not proposed don’t insist of being introduced as fiancée/fiancé. You may just end up spoiling the fun in enjoying the company of family members. If you are not invited to serve or play a significant role, just relax, enjoy the company of those around you and put on your observation cap. This may very well be your first immersion experience.

You can see we didn’t include behind closed doors. If that’s all you wish to do, it’s time to knock on the doors of the pastor for counseling! So where have you gone to of late? Feel free to share.Mrs. Omolola Omoteso-Famuyiwa is a minister who is passionate about sharing God's words for the healing of others.