Whole Before Him: Loving Yourself While You Wait

Devo Based on our "Finding Love Within" article from Valentine's Day

Hey Queens of Purpose,

Sis, your singleness is not a curse—it’s a calling in this season. The truth is, God is not keeping anything good from you. He’s preparing you to receive His best. This devotional isn’t about finding love. It’s about becoming love. It’s about cultivating a deep, grounded relationship with yourself and your Creator so that when love comes, it’s not a rescue mission—it’s a reward. This devo is based off our “Finding Love Within” article, found here:

Journal Prompts

1. What voids am I tempted to fill with people, attention, or performance instead of God?

2. Are there any hidden areas of my heart that still need healing?

3. What are 10 things I love about myself today?

4. What are some ways I can “date myself” this month?

5. Have I surrendered my timeline to God, or am I still holding onto control?

6. What would it look like to fully trust God with my love story—right now?

Biblical Affirmations

Speak these out loud or journal them in first person:

• I am already loved and fully known by God. (Jeremiah 1:5)

• I trust God to write my love story in His perfect time. (Ecclesiastes 3:11)

• I am not waiting to be chosen—I already am. (John 15:16)

• I love myself because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. (Psalm 139:14)

• I do not fill voids with temporary things—I allow God to heal and satisfy me. (Psalm 107:9)

• I am becoming whole in His presence before being joined to another. (Colossians 2:10)

Scriptures to Meditate On

• 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 – God’s definition of love starts here.

• Proverbs 4:23 – Guard your heart as you grow in self-love.

• Ephesians 3:17-19 – You are rooted and established in love.

• Psalm 27:14 – Wait on the Lord with courage and confidence.

• Isaiah 54:5 – For your Maker is your husband—He is faithful.

• Romans 5:5 – God’s love has been poured into your heart.

• Song of Songs 2:7 – Don’t awaken love before its time.

Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for loving me so deeply, so perfectly, and so consistently. Help me to trust that Your timing is better than mine. Teach me how to love myself the way You do. Show me how to enjoy this season—not just endure it. Heal the places in me that still long for validation from others. Break every lie that tells me I am incomplete without a partner. Fill every space with Your presence and peace. When it’s time for love, let me recognize it because I first encountered it with You. In Jesus Name, Amen.

“Whole Before Him” Playlist

Clean, fun, affirming music for the waiting room season

Songs:

• New Day – Blanca & Jekalyn Carr

• I’ll Be the One – Bri Babineaux

• Heaven on My Mind – TobyMac & Forrest Frank

• Who I Am – Blanca

• The One You Love – Elevation Worship & Chandler Moore

• What Love Is Like – Melanie Tierce

• Beautiful – Mali Music

• Your Way Is Better – Forrest Frank

• Won’t Let Go – Travis Greene

• You Keep On Getting Better – Maverick City Music

• Falling in Love With Jesus – Jonathan Butler

Loved this devo? Don’t miss our follow-up quiz dropping next Monday—it’s all about the same topic and will help you go even deeper.