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clare
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| 12/15/2009 1:59 PM |
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| Ok so last February I met this guy at a Bible study. We struck it off right away. He was struggling with some things and with church issues that I was dealing with too. We texted often and he would come over and hang out out with my brothers and I. Then one day he said he "heard from God and was supposed to go back to his church (nooo I said) and because of that we couldn't be friends anymore" I was hurt, bad. I liked him as a friend, I never once thought of more, but I did realize this guy was someone very special to me.
I talked to him once or twice this summer. He was dating another girl, trying to forget me. I was dating another guy trying to forget him. I gave it up to God. I've had crushes on guys, but this semed more. Even after 6 months I was still hurting like it was only 6 days after he left. I kept leaving it up to God and had peace HE was in control. Then I was away from home and I got this strong urge to pray for this guy. SO I just started praying for him not knowing why.
A few weeks later I was on my way home from work (purposly going home the back route so I wouldn't pass him on his way home) and a truck pulled up and stopped. It was him. He asked me to talk for awhile and I was more than happy to. The last 9 months were just as miserable for him as they were for me. He broke up with his gf after he realized he was using her to forget me. He wanted to know if we could be friends again. I said I'd ask dad. Dad is really skeptical, he doesn't know this guy real well, and he doesn't like some of his beliefs. So dad is advising me to make the break now before I get hurt.
I have been waiting on GOd for a year to tell me what to do with the attractions I have for this man. It seems like His plans that we met the other day. He is a wonderful guy, strong Christian, knows the roll of a man, and has all the qualities I want in a man.
There's one problem. I'd have to become a part of his church. This church has some odd beliefs. Example, I don't believe in infant baptism, they do. What am I supposed to do! I know God has a reason and plan for all this. but should I be encouraging a friendship or because of church differences backing away? |
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Adelynn
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| 12/16/2009 9:27 AM |
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| wow... that is really hard!! Why would you have to become part of his church (I do believe in infant baptism... I know it's not a commitment that the person is choosing, but I believe it still counts. Though it's like a purity ring- it won't prevent someone from turning away =)? |
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nateynate
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| 12/16/2009 7:00 PM |
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| wow...wow...wow. Thats like the craziest story ive ever heard (not in a good or bad way, its just a crazy story). 2 things
1-Why would you have to change churches? If tou had to to change beliefs, then just no to the whole thing, dont even compromise your beliefs. Thats where you can mess yourself up.
2-Now im just throwing this out there, if you had been going to God for a whole year, and trusting him with this, why would you switch things up. Nothing against your dad (im sure hes got good judgement) but no one should be taking over for what God has been working on, its kinda like putting God at number two (even though you dont mean to) your dropping God a rank which is never a good thing, especially when Hes working on something.
But hey, best of luck to you on this one, you got yourself a tough situation here. |
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" Wake up oh my soul
wake up and praise the Lord
rise up you sleepy soul
rise up and praise the Lord"
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