Well here I am again, heartbroken over a man. Turns out I opened up my heart but it wasn't enough. I have been feeling sorry for myself for the past two weeks since I found the pictures of him and his new girlfriend. It makes me think if I will ever find the man that God created for me. I can't continue to tourture myself. Today is the start of Lent, I decided that I can't keep holding on to a memory without driving myself nuts. So for lent, I've decided to let go and put it in God's hands. I know that whatever happens in my life, he always has the best for me.
Janie,
I'm so sorry! And I'm so thankful you are still praising the God who holds all things together!
What a wonderful season for resting in him and focusing on prayer. May he bless you abundantly as you lean into him.
Candice
I too am heartbroken over someone and feel will my husband ever appear to me. I appreciate what you said and will pray for you. I know God loves us and he knows whats best for us. Its just the waiting that is difficult and the time alone. It helps to read your bible and pray and like you said "believe" . God bless.
I totally know how you feel, sometimes I wonder if it will ever happen. I see others that find someone so effortlessly and wonder why. I have been feeling so down the last couple of weeks, not eating, staying in bed, missing school, crying. It was at my lowest that I had to cry out to Jesus to take the veil of hopelessness away. I don't understand how it was so easy for this guy to let go of me and move on. But what I do understand is that the experience allowed me to get closer to God and if that is all that comes out of it, then it was worth it. I went to hear Joel Osteen speak yesterday. His sermon was about not getting stuck in a situation but instead knowing that God is looking at the big picture and we can't see it, but we have to trust and keep the faith. Your broken heart and mine will heal. We don't know what life will bring us, but we need to trust that God has a plan for us. I'm grateful for finding this network and I will keep you in my prayers as well.
Janie, I know that this Hurts... I understand, because I have been there too! but have you ever thought that maybe God doesnt want us to open up our hearts to some Joe-Shmo... who is going to trample all over it? I really respect your choice to give this to God... But understand, it doesnt stop there! God wants to write your love story! He wants to have a beautifully close and intimate relationship with you, BEFORE He gives you a husband! Please, pray about this, and here are some great books that will give more info on this concept! I am praying for you sister!
Set-Apart Femininity by Leslie Ludy
Sacred Singleness by Leslie Ludy
When God Writes Your Love Story by Eric and Leslie Ludy
I have read, applied and love all of these books! I can tell you from firsthand experience, being single is AMAZING! God is more than ready to shower you with love better than any man ever could! and, yeah, you may not be able to have sex with anyone- but love is not about sex... and Jesus forsook marriage for us, are we willing to do that for Him, even just for a season?
