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Well I always had an inkling as to why God our Father was occasionally referred to as Daddy or Father. But I totally had a "Holy Ghost moment" and I would like to post it. Maybe I can read back on it when I'm going through a hard time and it will be comforting.
So recently, I went through a breakup. It was because the boyfriend (Carmen) and I had different views on Christianity.
Carmen contacted me a few days ago asking me to come over and talk. I thought it was merely to go through our things. He had a book of mine, I had a few of his things, I thought we were "separating the assets" so to speak.
As I get to his aparment and walk in the door, he gives me this HUGE, LONG hug. Something I was totally NOT expecting. Asks me to sit down on the couch. I do. We start talking. I explained to him why exactly I called the relationship off. (Due to the religion differences) And he starts telling me all this stuff I had NO IDEA of.
First background information: Carmen and I had been attending a Bible study on Friday nights for college-age people like ourselves. I liked it, but I had a feeling Carmen only went because I did. I was almost POSITIVE that was the only reason he went. So I stopped. Almost immediately Carmen starts asking me. Why did I stop? He wants to go. Weird. But I took it as he was calling me out on my faith. I didn't really respond.
Also, the pastor in charge of the Bible study, we were friends with him. He invited Carmen to an all-men's Bible study they did SUPER early on Wednesday mornings. I didn't expect Carmen to go (mostly because it was so early in the morning before work), and never even really talked about it with him.
So anyway flash forward a bit to a few days ago. Apparently Carmen HAD been going to that Bible study for men! He also said "Amanda, you can't possibly expect me to change overnight." I asked him what he meant and he replied with "Why do you think I'm going to church with you? Why do you think I asked you about Bible study?" He has actually been TRYING to get to know Christ!
So yeah, after like 3 hours of conversation and straightening things out. We're back together
We're going to continue going to Bible study together on Fridays, and of course church together on Sundays. He's also going to get involved with the youth group like I do, only teaching kids how to play drums for the worship team instead of mentoring and counseling. I'm so happy!
There are a few conditions. If after a time has passed, and it's obvious he hasn't changed, I will leave. This time for good.
I'm still nervous about our relationship. But I'm trying to have faith. Not only in Carmen finding his way, but in God having his hand on our relationship, and that he will help Carmen. That he will open Carmen's heart, and eyes to His presence. I hope the rest of you all will as well.
But TONIGHT. I had been worried that God was unhappy with me for doing this. (Like I said I was nervous) and I asked God for a sign on Sunday. When I prayed, I asked for his presence and that I missed Him. When I was in Alabama, where it was easy, I had time with God every night. I try to continue that in Illinois but it's really hard. I miss my time with Him.
So I put on my favorite Christian artist, Rick Pino. (Check his myspace out if you don't know who he is, you will be BLESSED!) And just started reading some of the word, and I felt his presence SO strong. I felt his annointing pour out on me, head to toe. It was so awesome. I just broke down in tears and was trembling. The fact he still loved me, after everything, was so awesome. I wrote in my prayer journal, and have been praying all night tonight. It's just...WOW! It was like I was sitting in my Daddy's lap and he was just cradling him as I lay my head back in rest.
He also showed me to have faith in Him. That what I've prayed for I will recieve. Ask and it will be given. And the one thing I want, is for Carmen to find his way. Not so we can continue to be together, but to also know peace similar to what I have found in our Savior tonight.And he can have this awesome relationship like what we all have with our FATHER in HEAVEN!
I will have a peaceful night's rest tonight!
-Amanda
So recently, I went through a breakup. It was because the boyfriend (Carmen) and I had different views on Christianity.
Carmen contacted me a few days ago asking me to come over and talk. I thought it was merely to go through our things. He had a book of mine, I had a few of his things, I thought we were "separating the assets" so to speak.
As I get to his aparment and walk in the door, he gives me this HUGE, LONG hug. Something I was totally NOT expecting. Asks me to sit down on the couch. I do. We start talking. I explained to him why exactly I called the relationship off. (Due to the religion differences) And he starts telling me all this stuff I had NO IDEA of.
First background information: Carmen and I had been attending a Bible study on Friday nights for college-age people like ourselves. I liked it, but I had a feeling Carmen only went because I did. I was almost POSITIVE that was the only reason he went. So I stopped. Almost immediately Carmen starts asking me. Why did I stop? He wants to go. Weird. But I took it as he was calling me out on my faith. I didn't really respond.
Also, the pastor in charge of the Bible study, we were friends with him. He invited Carmen to an all-men's Bible study they did SUPER early on Wednesday mornings. I didn't expect Carmen to go (mostly because it was so early in the morning before work), and never even really talked about it with him.
So anyway flash forward a bit to a few days ago. Apparently Carmen HAD been going to that Bible study for men! He also said "Amanda, you can't possibly expect me to change overnight." I asked him what he meant and he replied with "Why do you think I'm going to church with you? Why do you think I asked you about Bible study?" He has actually been TRYING to get to know Christ!
So yeah, after like 3 hours of conversation and straightening things out. We're back together
We're going to continue going to Bible study together on Fridays, and of course church together on Sundays. He's also going to get involved with the youth group like I do, only teaching kids how to play drums for the worship team instead of mentoring and counseling. I'm so happy!There are a few conditions. If after a time has passed, and it's obvious he hasn't changed, I will leave. This time for good.
I'm still nervous about our relationship. But I'm trying to have faith. Not only in Carmen finding his way, but in God having his hand on our relationship, and that he will help Carmen. That he will open Carmen's heart, and eyes to His presence. I hope the rest of you all will as well.
But TONIGHT. I had been worried that God was unhappy with me for doing this. (Like I said I was nervous) and I asked God for a sign on Sunday. When I prayed, I asked for his presence and that I missed Him. When I was in Alabama, where it was easy, I had time with God every night. I try to continue that in Illinois but it's really hard. I miss my time with Him.
So I put on my favorite Christian artist, Rick Pino. (Check his myspace out if you don't know who he is, you will be BLESSED!) And just started reading some of the word, and I felt his presence SO strong. I felt his annointing pour out on me, head to toe. It was so awesome. I just broke down in tears and was trembling. The fact he still loved me, after everything, was so awesome. I wrote in my prayer journal, and have been praying all night tonight. It's just...WOW! It was like I was sitting in my Daddy's lap and he was just cradling him as I lay my head back in rest.
He also showed me to have faith in Him. That what I've prayed for I will recieve. Ask and it will be given. And the one thing I want, is for Carmen to find his way. Not so we can continue to be together, but to also know peace similar to what I have found in our Savior tonight.And he can have this awesome relationship like what we all have with our FATHER in HEAVEN!
I will have a peaceful night's rest tonight!
-Amanda