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More good advice. Thank you!

Thank you so much! What you said is amazing... I really appreciate it.

How do I know I'm doing the right thing? For example, I'm in a relationship with a Christian girl.. we've been together for about 3 years. She recently brought me to God... but when I gave in to God, 'Leave Sara' went through my head. So I had anxiety, I was throwing up, etc... then I finally left her- but the anxiety was still there. So we got back together, but instead took a break. Then my mother said a few things... like how in the Bible it says 'Leave thy father and mother and go to your spouse'- that doesn't mean never talk to your parents, or cut them off. So I got out of that, 'Focus on God', and the anxiety was gone. Then a week later, the anxiety is back. So I surrender to God, and prepare myself to stay with her or leave her, and pray for an answer. I felt fine at that point. Then I decided to think about what has happened... God has blessed our relationship in many ways... and if he wanted us apart, he would've made it clear. So I decide that I'd stay with her. Everything is great. Now a couple days ago, anxiety is back. My mom says that if I made the right decision, God would give me peace. But I still get the 'what if I made the wrong choice' and all those doubts, so I end up with anxiety. If I made the right choice, why is God not giving me peace? Is He testing me? Or is it possible that I just have problems in my head... some sort of anxiety disorder or OCD, and this has nothing to do with God? This is why I'm lost.

Thank you for the reply

I don't know what I'm supposed to do. I want to pursue things I want, and get happiness from them. I want to have a relationship with this special girl, but I don't know if that's what God wants. I feel helpless. It seems I'm supposed to give up my entire life to live for God. Give up all the things I wanted to do. I'm here just to make Him look good, and get more people saved. I want to do things to make myself happy... go to college, get married, buy a house, enjoy life with my wife... But God wants me to do things that make Him happy. I don't know what to do. It's hard for me to understand that, or conform to doing that. We aren't here to become happy and accomplish things... we aren't here to grow up and get married... we're here just because God wants more people to honor and glorify Him... I've had anxiety and sadness building up... I thought I knew what I was supposed to do... but I don't anymore. I'm so lost and hopeless. What do I do...

What's with older people always blaming kids for their computer trouble.

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I wish that my future wife would honor me like you do yours with this little bit of prose, here. I know I'd appreciate this kind of thing with all my heart.

I remember my mother and a few other reliable people saying that you go to hell, because it's murder in one way or another.

Nice point, there. Good job for her on getting fit!

Amen.

Ya, ya I know the feeling. In my experience I find that the more love, faith, and time you put towards God, the less time you spend worrying about acceptance. That's not to say that you can't enjoy friendship, love, and other worldly things, because God wants you happy. But the sense of peace and relief He can bring is immense. He'll bring people into your life that He knows will benefit you, but you have to learn not to judge and be open to new relationships. Keep going strong, pray, and if all else fails, we here at Worthy can help you through and pray for you.

Wow First time I've heard a lightening golf story without anyone getting seriously hurt.

As far as I know, is goes God/Jesus > Spouse > Kids > Family. But really, it's all up to you. As long as God is first, and spouse is second, it can be in any order. Although you of course may have to sacrifice spouse being second for kids for awhile, so they get raised correctly.