No Ring, No Mistletoe: A Holiday Devotional Thought for Single Moms

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🎄 Podcast Episode: "No Ring, No Mistletoe: A Holiday Devotional Thought for Single Moms"

The holidays can feel like a season of pressure—romantic movies, social media posts, and endless holiday events can make you feel like you need someone special under the mistletoe. But here’s the truth, single mama: You are already loved beyond measure.

In this short but powerful devotional thought, Sherry keeps it real about navigating dating during the holiday season. From setting healthy boundaries and dodging mistletoe mishaps to staying focused on your worth in Christ, this episode is your reminder that your value isn’t tied to a relationship status—it’s anchored in Jesus.

✨ In this episode, you’ll learn how to:
🎁 Stay confident and intentional while dating (or not)
🎁 Avoid the holiday “pressure cooker” of romance
🎁 Remember that the greatest love story of all is already yours

So grab your cocoa, adjust your crown, and let’s get real about embracing your season—no ring or mistletoe required.

🎧 Listen now and be encouraged!

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Welcome to it's a Single Mom Thing, the show for
single moms by single moms.
This is Sherri, your host, andI am happy you are here today.
Remember it's a single momthing and not the single thing
that stops you.

Speaker 2 (00:15):
Well, hey, hey, hey, my single peeps, and welcome
back to another episode of it'sa Single Mom Thing, where I like
to keep it real, raw andrefreshingly honest.
I'm your host, sherri, andtoday we are diving into
something very timely, albeitbrief, devotional thought on
dating during the holidays.
Oh yes, we're talking about howto keep your boundaries in

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check and avoid those mistletoemishaps.
You know the ones that can turnyour holiday cheer into some
holiday chaos, whether you'renewly single or have been
rocking the solo mom life foryears.
This season can come with itsown romantic pressure.
But let me tell you, girl, justbecause it's a spirit-filled

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season doesn't mean you have toaccept every you-up text wrapped
in some holiday charm.
So if you're ready for somebold truth, practical tips and
maybe a little tough love, grabthat peppermint mocha and let's
get into it.
The Holiday Dating PressureCooker All right, let's talk

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about the pressure cooker thatis dating during the holidays
Social media, hallmark moviesand even well-meaning friends
and families.
Well, they will have youthinking that you need a special
someone by your side ChristmasEve, or that you've somehow
failed the holiday happinesschecklist.
Well, here's a spoiler alertyou haven't, and they are so

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wrong.
You see, the world will try tosell you on the idea that the
holidays are incomplete withoutmistletoe moments and matching
holiday PJs.
But listen up.
You don't need a ring underthat tree or someone to kiss at
midnight on New Year's Eve tohave a meaningful holiday season

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, or, as I like to call it, theholy day seasons.
You see, the only relationshipstatus that matters is this one
Are you honoring yourself thisholiday season?
If the answer is yes, then youare already winning Dating with
intention, not just holidaydistraction.

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Now, I'm not saying you shouldavoid dating altogether.
If you're ready and want todate, girl, go for it, but do it
with intention, not out ofholiday loneliness or because
everyone around you seems to becoupled up.
I get it, the holidays, theycan be lonely, but it's not a
time for a hookup while yourkiddos are away.

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Here's how to date withintention during the holiday
season.
Number one set clearexpectations.
Are you dating for fun orsomething serious?
You need to get real withyourself, girl.
Make sure you're clear on whatyou want before stepping under
any mistletoe.
You want no mixed signals here.

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Number two be honest about yourholiday reality.
You've got kids, schedules andtraditions to juggle.
Be upfront about youravailability and your priorities
.
If someone can't respect that,they can take their holiday
spirit elsewhere, because youknow, girl, if he can't respect

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that, he ain't going to respectthe.
You know that you picking upwhat I'm laying down under the
Christmas tree here.
Number two keep the kids out ofit for now.
Well, the holidays, you knowthey can feel magical and
miraculous, but that does notmean you need to introduce
someone new to your kids unlessit's serious.

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Protect your family's peace andemotional space first.
You want your kids to havesilent nights this holiday
season.
Boundaries, boundaries andboundaries.
All right, sis, let's talk.
You guessed it.
Boundaries Because without them.
You guessed it.
Boundaries Because without them, holiday dating can go from

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holly jolly to hot mess expressreal fast.
Here's how to keep theboundaries bright and clear.
Number one no last minute plans.
If he's only texting you after9 pm with you up, want to hang

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out.
You already know what's up.
Boundaries mean respecting yourtime and your worth because you
are a woman of worth.
Don't forget that If he can'tplan ahead, he can stay home
with some eggnog.
Two watch out for holiday lovebombing.
Sometimes people turn up thecharm during the holidays Gifts,

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grand gestures.
You know the whole shebang.
Don't mistake that for realconnection, because my guess is
it's just a shebang.
If it feels too much too fast,you need to trust the nut in
your gut, girl.
Number three stay true to yourstandards.
You don't have to settle justbecause it's the season of

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giving.
Remember we have discussed inan earlier podcast that the only
thing that settles is dust, notyou.
Don't lower your standards forthe sake of holiday romance.
I mean, you know at least Santachecks his list twice,
shouldn't you?
Avoiding mistletoe mishapsWe've all heard the phrase.

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Don't let the holiday spiritfool you.
Just because it's a festivetime doesn't mean you should
throw caution and common senseout the window.
Here's how to avoid thoseclassic holiday dating mishaps
Mistake-free holiday dating tips.
Number one don't make itofficial just for the holidays.
Avoid rushing into arelationship because of the

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holiday feelings.
It feels good, january willcome and you don't want a
situationship you regret.
Number two no social mediashow-offs, unless it's serious
and long-term.
Skip the couple's holidaysphotos on the gram.
Protect your heavenly peace andkeep your private life private.

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Number three skip the familyintroductions.
The holidays, yeah.
They can make you feel likeit's time for a big picture
public declaration.
But unless you're confident inthe relationship, hold off on
those family meet and greets,the faith-filled reality, check
the relationship that mattersmost.

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And here's the truth, friendyou already have the most
important relationship in yourlife your relationship with
Jesus.
He knows your heart, girl, yourdesires and your future.
You don't need a holidayromance to feel whole, loved or
even seen.
You are already his beloved.

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So this holiday season, focus onhonoring your values and loving
yourself and trusting that theright person, if it's God's plan
, will come at the right timeand if not, you're still a queen
.
No ring or mistletoe required.
All right, ladies, as I close,that's a wrap on no Ring, no

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Mistletoe.
So remember you're worthy,valuable and already loved
beyond measure.
Set your standards high, keepyour boundaries firm and know
that you don't need a mistletoemagic to have a meaningful
holiday season.
It's a new year and it's timefor a new you.
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Speaker 1 (08:22):
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