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Gina:
--- Quote from: JohnMichael on November 28, 2011, 10:15:08 PM ---Being 27 and knowing that in all likelihood I will be single the rest of my life is tough, but our Lord promised that He would never leave us or forsake us, and that does give comfort in those moments when one feels lonely.
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John: I believe, too, that I may be single the rest of my life, because I drive men UP THE WALL!! lol But hey, you know what? Things could change!
The past three or so months have been really hard on me in this department. I moved out of my old place and away from my daughter and I was terrified one night sitting on my balcony and thinking "I'm always going to feel this way--terrified, alone, dorky." But then as the days went by and I saw that God was giving me everything I needed, I realized that feelings do change.
Then, I got happy and lo and behold Satan came along and threw temptation in my path, and it was almost impossible to resist. I saw myself going down the wrong road being to weak to resist the pulls of the flesh but knowing what lay ahead, so I wrote Ray and asked for prayer. I really want to live right. Somewhere in the chain of emails we exchanged he said to me, Eve had everything she needed until Satan helped convince her it wasn't enough. (I said, yeah, except for the strength to resist the temptation. lol)
There was a time when I would've gladly drunk the sea water that's being offered to me, as Arc so aptly put it (I love that), but I've been told I was made for greater things, and I'm starting to really believe it. I think the danger for me, personally, is in believing that I'll likely be alone. Heck, I don't know! I know Paul says it's better to be alone and not married. And after all I've seen, I would agree. Life's already so complicated. But God could have something different in mind for me, and you too, John. I'm personally praying that I God grants me the ability to remain content with food and clothing. lol
All the best to you, John! I've been watching your posts as a lurker, and you are in my prayers too.
Duane:
Gina---Your NEVER alone! Just look at all the friends you have that LOVE you---and LOVE to hear fom YOU!
When your feeling along just get involved in a conversation on facebook with all the other B-T'ers! We'll get your mind off things in a hurry!!
In Christ,
Duane
Rob M:
Hi John,
Thank you very much for your reply. It must feel like torture for you sometimes wanting to live your life a certain way, but knowing it's forbidden, my heart goes out to you. I find it odd with some of the reponses to this thread, I'm not saying as a single person that I'm not loved by anyone, but most of the responses are saying "You're not alone, God still loves you...we at BT love you" that to me is saying the same thing as even though you're single, you still have the love of your friends and family. Not that that is not important, but it sure as heck does not quash the fires of "burning with passsion"
I don't pine over not having a spouse every day..but after almost 20yrs of being single and looking after a severly brain damaged child every day on my own(thats another story) I feel there is no me anymore, just me the caregiver. I just wish God had someone for everyone.
Gina:
haha, Duane! :-) Thanks!
Actually, the funny thing is -- I felt better in the period of time where I moved and I didn't have an internet connection. I was forced to find other things to do with my time, of which I have plenty. And I had a blast! I put together furniture (challenging for someone who's vertically challenged) and I cooked and prayed and talked to my sisters and friends on the phone. God showed me during that time that I can be afraid but fear won't be my final resting place. ;-) He will provide everything I need when I need it. I was just in a new place and everything seemed unfamiliar and I was focusing on me and my condition instead of God and what is possible with God. I'm much better now. And the likelihood that I might wind up feeling like that again is very likely, but if / when that time comes, I'll remember all that God did for me and thank Him for what He's about to do.
Thank you for your offer to facebook. Ya never know--I just might get a facebook account one day! :)
Gina
lilitalienboi16:
--- Quote from: Rob M on December 01, 2011, 09:52:25 AM ---Hi John,
Thank you very much for your reply. It must feel like torture for you sometimes wanting to live your life a certain way, but knowing it's forbidden, my heart goes out to you. I find it odd with some of the reponses to this thread, I'm not saying as a single person that I'm not loved by anyone, but most of the responses are saying "You're not alone, God still loves you...we at BT love you" that to me is saying the same thing as even though you're single, you still have the love of your friends and family. Not that that is not important, but it sure as heck does not quash the fires of "burning with passsion"
I don't pine over not having a spouse every day..but after almost 20yrs of being single and looking after a severly brain damaged child every day on my own(thats another story) I feel there is no me anymore, just me the caregiver. I just wish God had someone for everyone.
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Hi Rob,
I believe that the desires of our heart, if they are good and true, that they are not without reason. God has placed this desire in your heart to want a mate, I don't think He did that to torture you, but through this trial of desiring something you cannot have, or rather someone you cannot have, RIGHT NOW, is making you into a man that will be well equipped to love that special person the Lord has planned for you to be with in your life. He is making you into the man you want in your heart to be, for this person that you have not met yet, that you want to love with your whole heart. A man of God, a man filled with God's love, a Man being made into the image of Christ!
I to desire a companion someday to love, but I know right now, I am very immature and not ready to be the man that this person deserves. There exists much carnality in me that need sto be burned out, and when I find that person, I want to be the man I am called to be. I want to be a man who will never look at another woman in any shameful way except with the woman that He is with. I want to be the best father I can be to my future kids someday as well. I want to be an example for them, to show them that in this dark world, God does live, and He indeed does love and I want them to know that they can live in the world but not be apart of it.
I have a LONG way to get there... but I do feel your desire as I have it to, just know it is not without good purpose that you feel this desire that pains you at times, because remember, God placed these desires in your heart and He knows you best! He will provide, He's not a sadistic twisted god, trust in Him! :) I know... easier said than done, I feel you, I really do! Hehe
Much love,
Alex
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