The disciples said to him, “If this is the situation between a husband  and wife, it is better not to marry.” Jesus replied, “Not everyone can  accept this word, but only those to whom it has been given. For there  are eunuchs who were born that way, and there are eunuchs who have been  made eunuchs by others—and there are those who choose to live like  eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. The one who can accept  this should accept it.”Matthew I wish that  all of you were as I am. But each of you has your own gift from God;  one has this gift, another has that. Now to the unmarried and the widows  I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I do.1 Corinthians There  was also a prophet, Anna, the daughter of Penuel, of the tribe of  Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years  after her marriage, and then was a widow until she was eighty-four. She  never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.Luke Blessings of singlehood 1. Stage for some to serve God and church better. 2. State to identify and nurture God's giftings 3. Offers the opportunity to develop a well balanced social life. 4. A time to level up your career development skillsChallenges facing singles1. Stigmatisation2. Low self esteem