Creating Opportunities II

[Guest Angel_Eyes721]

Wow. Thanks for the advice! It really helps. Now maybe I'll let you all in on the circumstance I'm talking about. When you first hear this...you might think..."oh, typical teenage girl"...but I'm asking you to just hear me out and remember that I have been praying throughout this entire situation! Soooo...here it goes!

This situation I'm dealing with involves a guy in my life (I know I know...just wait!).

To give you some background info:

1. My mom prayed for me to meet a Christian guy (God wasted no time-1st year of college BAM! There he is!)

2. He just so happens to have the "check list" down pat (all the qualities and characteristics of a good mate)

3. He challenges me and encourages me to become a better Christian woman

4. He's made me realize some things about myself that I need to change

5. He's given me a new outlook on many different things

6. He's brought me closer to God and shown me what a real friendship is!

I thank God for him every day!

Soo....the dilemma? Well, it's not so much a dilemma. But I've been keeping all of this inside of me and I'm trying to figure out whether or not I should tell this guy how I feel. Most would say- "DUH! You have to tell him how much he means to you!!"...but I just want to make sure it's in God's will for me to do so. I have no expectations...I'm not hoping to marry this guy by the end of our conversation. But I never thought I would ever meet someone like him. Actually...I didn't even know anyone like him existed. I am truly blessed. What I've told you already about him is only the beginning.

Anyway...like I said before, I've been praying throughout this whole thing...telling God to help me to not let my emotions get the best of me and to be patient and all that jazz. But as each day goes by I'm starting to get the feeling that I should really let this guy in on all that's going on inside me. Not that I want to marry him!! (I already know that whole deal...and I'm not ready for that). But just as far as letting him actually SEE (in my face...and not through email!) how much I value him in my life.

So where does the creating the opportunity come in? Right now. I've been saying over and over that I was going to let God set up the perfect time and place for this to happen (if that's His will). But lately, I've been starting to think...maybe I'm supposed to take some initiative! Crazy thought, I know. Especially knowing me and my personality (I rarely do that).

And then of course...I realize that could just be me being impatient. And chances are...this "opportunity" will probably happen without me even realizing it. And that's probably for the better. If I think about something too much or try to "plan" out what I want to say, it won't be right.

And I think I just talked myself out of it.

Oops...

Anyway...I know you're all thinking..."oh boy...this girl's making a fuss over a boy... " And that's ok. But I know how blessed I am to have someone like him in my life...and I just think it's only right for him to be fully aware of this. I am overwhelmed when I think about how my life has changed since I met him. I used to be really stubborn and independent. And now I see things in a whole new light! And he has so much to do with it. Now I know it's really GOD, working in my life THROUGH him. But wow...I'm overjoyed to have a friend like him! (And yes, the potential for something more is there and has been hard to get around- attraction...that's a whole other topic!)

Whew....that's alot to take in. I know. Let it all sink in.

And let me know what you think. I really do value all of your opinions!

God will take care of this. I DO trust HIM!

[BoldlyProclaimingChrist]

None of us here can tell you what God's will is so you must continue in prayer with this. Does this guy like you? If this guy does, then it does seem like an answered prayer but if not, it's possible he is put in your life to help you along spiritually.

You've already answered my question but I have to state it because you can't read my mind...... Will this relationship help or hinder your walk with Christ. Obviously it will help you walk as you stated. It's all about God, everything else is extra.

For the record - that's how I met my fiance. (getting married in Nov)

I prayed for a Godly man and I also wanted to serve Him better somehow - didn't know how. Then I met a wonderful man who has dedicated his life to serving God's people and I'm going to help him. So both of my prayers were answered in one man. He also prayed for the same thing - to find a Godly woman. We took one look at each other and that was it - we were head over heals. God can most definitely work that way.

I hope this guy adores you the way my man does me, even more. I wish you guys all the happiness in the world.