How Far Would You Go to Find THE ONE?
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We'll share the honour of being sad.....
I'm glad I don't know how many hours of my life I've spent watching Star Trek, probably more than working but I'd say that's a life well lived.
I'm glad I don't know how many hours of my life I've spent watching Star Trek, probably more than working but I'd say that's a life well lived.
Ok, you two, get cracking!
Not offended but yeah I think you are wrong Life in Europe, especially western isn't worse than in USA, maybe even better in some countries. About the reception americans get, well speaking of my country Romania, trust me it's great.
Just wanted to post this coz it's a bit frustrating when americans don't know much about the rest of the world
Life in Europe, especially western isn't worse than in USA, maybe even better in some countries. About the reception americans get, well speaking of my country Romania, trust me it's great.Just wanted to post this coz it's a bit frustrating when americans don't know much about the rest of the world
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I think as Christians we have to ready ourselves for all turns of life and trust that God as our heavenly Father knows exactly what is right for us. Expecting the worst but hoping for the best is probably a good way to look at a lot of challenges that face us.
Man was not meant to be alone, but God as our everything can transcend every human desire we have to craft and satisfy a holy fulfilment.
We are never alone -
John 14:1-4
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place I am going"
When you know and accept God's real love, you are made whole. You are satisfied. But I understand like everyone does that loneliness and want for a romantic love is a hard thing to kick, but through our struggles we are brought closer to God.
Psalm 34:18
18 The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart,
And saves such as have a contrite spirit.
Man was not meant to be alone, but God as our everything can transcend every human desire we have to craft and satisfy a holy fulfilment.
We are never alone -
John 14:1-4
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place I am going"
When you know and accept God's real love, you are made whole. You are satisfied. But I understand like everyone does that loneliness and want for a romantic love is a hard thing to kick, but through our struggles we are brought closer to God.
Psalm 34:18
18 The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart,
And saves such as have a contrite spirit.
K
Not to toot my trumpet here but it feels good when you let go of fear concerning finding someone. Im am incredibaly blessed to have found someone at my young age. But prior too this occuring I was in a very unhealthy and very sinful relationship with a non christian. Granted I did love him, but it was out of an obsessively loyal idolatrous type of love, that God was really not approving of. Eventually I had a big wake up call as to what I was doing and I painfully but amicably broke up with him. I spent nearly four years worshipping this guy and once I was single again I was filled with nothing but immense shame for literally cheating on God, and not long after, after feeling convinced that that was the best I was ever going to experience, and thinking what godly man would want a tarnished woman like me?
But I realised I needed to trust my Lord and stop picking. I just said - its in your hands God, you pick. I had about a months worth of thoroughly rejoicing in singlehood (finally undersanding what Paul said about how useful being single is). I wasnt picking or pursuing anyone but I did have my subtle radar on (kinda like how a dog sleeps with one ear open lol) and I certianly wasnt expecting anyone anytime to magically appear any time soon.
If you know me, you know what happened shortly after. Happened on CC shortly after joining last September. Steven told me prior to meeting me, he had finally come to the realisation that he was going to become single for the rest of his life. And he handed that over to God as well.
A lot of people think this sort of thing is a fluke. Im not entirely sure if I believe in soul mates, cos we're all imperfect selfish sinners. But the way in which God has enabled Steven and I to come together (miracles over money, travel and my critical mother) has convinced us that with continual prayer and fellowship and hard work - we have the thumbs up by God.
Another thing, our individual pasts weirdly combine well. Steven is nearly 12 years older than me for a start, has a much longer and complicated relationship history than me and his country of birth and family history and genealogy is far cry from mine. I have my sins and struggles and God driven goals and so does he but we complement each other in a freaky odd fashion (yes we're one of those annoying couples that say what the other was going to say).
I think men and women should get their list of things they want in a partner from the bible and leave the rest up to God. I happen to think God has far better taste than I do and I am incrediably grateful I gave that up to him to decide.
But I realised I needed to trust my Lord and stop picking. I just said - its in your hands God, you pick. I had about a months worth of thoroughly rejoicing in singlehood (finally undersanding what Paul said about how useful being single is). I wasnt picking or pursuing anyone but I did have my subtle radar on (kinda like how a dog sleeps with one ear open lol) and I certianly wasnt expecting anyone anytime to magically appear any time soon.
If you know me, you know what happened shortly after. Happened on CC shortly after joining last September. Steven told me prior to meeting me, he had finally come to the realisation that he was going to become single for the rest of his life. And he handed that over to God as well.
A lot of people think this sort of thing is a fluke. Im not entirely sure if I believe in soul mates, cos we're all imperfect selfish sinners. But the way in which God has enabled Steven and I to come together (miracles over money, travel and my critical mother) has convinced us that with continual prayer and fellowship and hard work - we have the thumbs up by God.
Another thing, our individual pasts weirdly combine well. Steven is nearly 12 years older than me for a start, has a much longer and complicated relationship history than me and his country of birth and family history and genealogy is far cry from mine. I have my sins and struggles and God driven goals and so does he but we complement each other in a freaky odd fashion (yes we're one of those annoying couples that say what the other was going to say).
I think men and women should get their list of things they want in a partner from the bible and leave the rest up to God. I happen to think God has far better taste than I do and I am incrediably grateful I gave that up to him to decide.
E
Not offended but yeah I think you are wrong Life in Europe, especially western isn't worse than in USA, maybe even better in some countries. About the reception americans get, well speaking of my country Romania, trust me it's great.
Just wanted to post this coz it's a bit frustrating when americans don't know much about the rest of the world
Life in Europe, especially western isn't worse than in USA, maybe even better in some countries. About the reception americans get, well speaking of my country Romania, trust me it's great.Just wanted to post this coz it's a bit frustrating when americans don't know much about the rest of the world
I don't think I was trying to say that one or the other was worse, just that citizens of a country are used to how their country works and as I understand it America has some differences from several other countries. Again, I could be wrong. I'm just pointing out that different kind of adjustment when considering a relationship.I would love to know more about the world, but it's a rather monumental task. But now I know just a bit more, thanks to you, that Romania is welcoming. Thanks for the heads-up!
I hope I'm wrong! I don't think I was trying to say that one or the other was worse, just that citizens of a country are used to how their country works and as I understand it America has some differences from several other countries. Again, I could be wrong. I'm just pointing out that different kind of adjustment when considering a relationship.
I would love to know more about the world, but it's a rather monumental task. But now I know just a bit more, thanks to you, that Romania is welcoming. Thanks for the heads-up!
I don't think I was trying to say that one or the other was worse, just that citizens of a country are used to how their country works and as I understand it America has some differences from several other countries. Again, I could be wrong. I'm just pointing out that different kind of adjustment when considering a relationship.I would love to know more about the world, but it's a rather monumental task. But now I know just a bit more, thanks to you, that Romania is welcoming. Thanks for the heads-up!
I thought what you were trying to say was that in all other countries it's hard to live and there is no freedom like in USA. I do get what you're saying, adjustment must really be difficult for most of people. I couldn't see myself living in certain countries.You're welcome
