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Samuel
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| 12/24/2008 12:20 PM |
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| I recently surrendered to preach.I want to be spending time with the Lord in prayer and studying his word,but I've had my eye on this beautiful girl lately.I want to tell her how I feel about her,but I'm afraid a relationship might get in between me and my relationship with God.(Please pray for me)What should I do? |
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emilyjanelle
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| 12/24/2008 3:21 PM |
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what do you mean "surrendered to preach"? maybe you could expand on that, so we know more of what's going on, if you don't mind.
how long have you "had your eye" on her? list the pros and cons (i suggest on paper, because in your mind you'll compromise and make the cons seem not so bad, probably) if you would tell her how you feel and/or would pursue a relationship.
there's always the fear that a relationship (not even boyfriend/girlfriend) will get inbetween you and God. there's a point where you have to ask yourself, is this doubt of God? or the Devil? ask your parents (if you can), pastor/youth pastor, and/or older friends (either spiritually or physically older, if they're both, that's ideal). i would suggest you don't just get your parents' opinions, because they tend to be bias. meaning, on your side because well, duh, you're their son and they want to see you happy. so usually, it's best to go to a non-biased party also.
last but certainly not least, pray. pray. and pray some more. let not your prayer's be, "God, i really like this girl and i really want to date her, okay?" no. you'll be hitting a wall every time. pray that God's will would be done, whether that be absolutely nothing with this girl, just a friendship, or a full-blown relationship.
that's all i have for ya, for now that is. :] |
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Samuel
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| 12/25/2008 9:02 AM |
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| Surrendered to preach meaning I'll be preaching in my home church and wherever the Lord allows me to go.The girl I've been talking about has been at my church for a little over a year now.I have been praying about it.Thanks for the input I really appreciate it. |
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Austin
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| 12/25/2008 11:24 AM |
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| Hi, my name is Austin. I was called into the ministry a couple of months ago, and let me tell you, it's not easy following along that path. I plan on becoming a preacher, but my life is God's, so He can guide me to do anything (mission work, professional music...). But hear this: Jesus reminds us in His word that we are to love God first, then love others. This does not mean DON'T love others, though. Relationships are the most important thing in life, first your relationship with God, then with others. You can't cut yourself off from people and expect to be happy. Find your joy in God, your happiness in others. I say as long as you are not obsessed with a girl, go for it, bro. I think we all get a little distracted from God sometimes, and that's not a good thing, but God made women and men to be together, you know? |
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Carr
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| 12/26/2008 1:11 PM |
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I know that feeling. Only with a guy. jaja* When I first started dating, I felt myself slowly falling away from God and focusing more on my boyfriend. Even though he is a Christian and we talk about the Lord often, I was still not as close to God as I wanted to be. What I did? I let it all go to God. Even if it ment breaking up. Because God is in control of everything. As a friend once told me, "God is in the details." and He is. And I am still together with my boyfriend. It's a balencing thing. God longs to have all of you, even your girlfriend or girlfriend to be. And when you surrender everything to Him, it's amazing to see how things just seem to fall right into place. If you're patient and let God write your love story, then it will be more beautiful then you could ever imagen. =]
Your sister in Christ,
Carrie |
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maddiegirl
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| 05/25/2009 4:48 PM |
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| id say for now pray and trust God. try to get to know her better and become friends before doing anything else. |
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