LOVE <- HELP!!

  • Christian Chat is a moderated online Christian community allowing Christians around the world to fellowship with each other in real time chat via webcam, voice, and text, with the Christian Chat app. You can also start or participate in a Bible-based discussion here in the Christian Chat Forums, where members can also share with each other their own videos, pictures, or favorite Christian music.

    If you are a Christian and need encouragement and fellowship, we're here for you! If you are not a Christian but interested in knowing more about Jesus our Lord, you're also welcome! Want to know what the Bible says, and how you can apply it to your life? Join us!

    To make new Christian friends now around the world, click here to join Christian Chat.
I

iRuben

Guest
#1
Good morning guys, the thing is, when I first went to the church ( 5 years a go ), my mom was like "Why are you there bored, laying on the sofa? why don't you go to the church, this afternoon?" and i was like "hmmm, ok i will give it a try", first time I went to the church, I saw a girl, and this girl saw me, we were in Love at first sight, something really powerful, a really strong love and it was not only me feeling it, but she aswell..
Now the good part of the story is, I went to the church almost every week, and it was awesome! Learning from God + singing, etc.. and in the end, I had the "gift" of being with her.. And that's what I called her, she was a Gift from God, in my heart I really knew that...
The sad part of the story is, we dated for months, and I had a problem with some non-believers boys that went there, just to "get girls", and we had a fight, it was like me against 5, the good thing is that I won the fight, (yay), the bad part is, the Pastor and the other guys were like "Just go away, you just come here to cause problems.." because it was a huge group against me, so, who's the one that's causing problems? <- Me.. bah
So, after this I became really angry with God, being like "If this is God's people, that I will have to share Heaven with? Then... bah!!"
And I don't know, I started to tell her , when she asked "Does God really exists?" I said stuff like, "No.." I knew in my heart that God is Great and exists, but I was angry, I don't know..
Took us a week to recieve a "bad new" that her mom was going to emigrate to Netherlands... so she had to go aswell... I did everything!! Made like a thousand plans, I spent like a whole week praying to God, and the last night I've been with her, we were at her home, in the most romantic night, kissing and already naked, she wanted to do it, and I said "No!", because I knew in my heart I had to be obedient to God if I wanted his help... come on, a 16 years old boy saying no!! anyways, she went away, it was a sad day, I even went to the airport with a moped, without license or insurance, but It was me arriving and the airplane taking over.. I cried alot..

ANYWAYS, I spent 5 years, praying everyday that God would bring her back, counting the days, I had already two girlfriends after her, but it's not the same thing, I think I do love her still, actually everything that I know from Love, it was thanks to her...
Two nights a go, I was at a party and they put on the karaoke at midnight, and after like 20 songs, they put our song playing ( Here Without you - 3 doors down ), and I got depressed, I drank a lot, I just came home, and prayed to God! like "why can't I just forget her?", anyways...

In the morning I went to my church, I was with my dad, and I was just praying and when I turn my face to the right, I saw her feet.. my heart froze as the coldest winter for a few secs, and then I just started to look closer and upper, slowly, and *BAM* there she was!!!!!
The Girl of my dreams, A 5 years old prayer came true!!, my heart starts pumping like it used to bump 5 years a go... for the first time in 5 years, my heart "worked" again..
I just kept sweating and praying to God ,like "omg! why now?!" , I just said to my Dad, "I'm not feeling alright.." and we just went home...

In the afternoon, I went to my Pastor, and spoke about this, I never told this story to anyone, and he said "Ruben, she has a boyfriend already, and what you feel is just emotion, Love is a choice and not a feeling.." etc...
He said many things and I was like "Damn!! why are you saying this things to me?" but I kept like nodding, and said "can I talk to her?" and yep, plan worked, she came to the shopping where we were..

And there she was, on my table, with a white dress, my "Gift", we just kept looking into each other souls, with a single glance of her my heart almost exploded... and she felt the same thing when she saw me, but said, that I'm past, and she will never ever come back to me, because she has a boyfriend now, and she said she doesn't know why she is feeling it too, but she wants to "break free", my Pastor prayed for us, we said "I forgive you and I free you, be happy and go on with you life."
I said it too, buuuuuuuut, in my heart I felt like " I will search for you again, I can wait more 5 , 10 , 20 years!!" anyways, she went away, and I kept telling my Pastor, she was a miracle, like, God put her in the same Church that I am, and stuff, and he said "You've been dating an Illusion for 5 years Ruben, love is not that, Love is a decision that you have to make, remember when God tells us to love our enemys? Do you really love them like that? with your heart pumping? No.. It's a decision to love.." etc.. etc..

I need some more advices and prayers, to forget, or to continue...?

THANK YOU FOR READING THIS, and... I don't know, what is your opinion? I miss her so much.. as she misses me? Is she my soul-mate? Anyways, please give me your answer!
 
M

mm

Guest
#2
I feel you there..

And to be honest, when you're in this kind of situation, there will be no comforting words but the presence of her. But I will try anyway.

There is no easy way to let go Ruben, and to see someone we are longing for is already with someone else. I'm sorry to say this, but if you think that to have her is a must and you call that love, is something I cannot agree. That's an obsession. If you really can let her go and be happy for her, that is love. It may sound cliche, but I've been there and trust me, I know how that feels.

You seem like a good man. Keep seeking Him and you will find the answer.

God Bless !
 
I

iRuben

Guest
#3
I feel you there..

And to be honest, when you're in this kind of situation, there will be no comforting words but the presence of her. But I will try anyway.

There is no easy way to let go Ruben, and to see someone we are longing for is already with someone else. I'm sorry to say this, but if you think that to have her is a must and you call that love, is something I cannot agree. That's an obsession. If you really can let her go and be happy for her, that is love. It may sound cliche, but I've been there and trust me, I know how that feels.

You seem like a good man. Keep seeking Him and you will find the answer.

God Bless !
Aww thank you, for your opinion! :)

Well, it's not obsession, because I want her to be happy with the other guy, actually I used to pray to God to bless her with a noble and good man, etc.. long story..
It's like a "bond" that I have with her, which I can't explain.. :\

But thank you!! Wise words :D

God Bless!
 
M

mm

Guest
#4
Aww thank you, for your opinion! :)

Well, it's not obsession, because I want her to be happy with the other guy, actually I used to pray to God to bless her with a noble and good man, etc.. long story..
It's like a "bond" that I have with her, which I can't explain.. :\

But thank you!! Wise words :D

God Bless!
That is good to hear Ruben :)
I will continue praying that you may find comfort in Him through this..

Have a blessed day!
 
I

iRuben

Guest
#5
I would like to read more opinions people, come on :(
 
S

shekaniah

Guest
#6
You have told her how you feel...
Now the rest is in God's hands.
She might be what you want...
but God knows what you need.
In the Love of Jesus, Shekaniah

Matt 6:33
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.
 

PopClick

Senior Member
Aug 12, 2011
4,056
136
63
#7
Unlike your pastor, I do not think love is a choice. And I think love is many things, and ONE of those things is, a feeling.

Whether the two of you are "soulmates", "meant for each other", etc... I do not know. But just keep giving the entire situation to God... the thoughts, feelings, hope, etc. Try to grow closer to Jesus, and focus as much as you can on your relationship with Him... and keep praying that His will, not yours, be done. :) Hope this helps.
 
I

iRuben

Guest
#8
Thank you so much.. but, the thing is, do I really have to give up, or keep praying for her? :S
 

PopClick

Senior Member
Aug 12, 2011
4,056
136
63
#9
I don't think you have to "give up", as in "stop loving her". But I do think that you should turn the situation over to God... "give it up" to Him. He knows you both better than you know yourselves, even. He also loves you both more than you love each other, and He wants the best for you. Whether that's for the two of you to be together or not, I do not know. But, placing the situation in His hands, giving Him total control, asking Him to help you trust Him with your heart, and requesting that His will to be done and not yours, is what I would recommend doing. :)
 

pickles

Senior Member
Apr 20, 2009
14,479
182
63
#10
Setting all in Gods care is trully your best option.
Praying for both you and her in Jesus Christ is Lord.

God bless
pickles
 
P

psychomom

Guest
#11
I also feel you...but, child of God, take care lest you place anything in your heart above God, for that is idolatry.
Do not "love" this young woman more than the Lord, and be careful to want His will more than your own.
(and be careful not to convince yourself, based on feelings, that she is God's will for you)

I am sorry to sound harsh. I guess I hope you might learn something from my own mistakes. :(

But I will pray for you, child. &#9829; I appreciate your willingness to receive wisdom from your pastor, and to love her enough to want the best for her.
That's love! :)
~ellie