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I need some advice here. I feel as if God is leading me to a certain type of
person to eventually marry and it seems sort of wrong. Okay, to make a long story short..a few months back, I went out with a Puerto Rican girl. She already
had a boyfriend in California, so we just went out as friends. She has/has struggles between Catholicism and Christianity. I don't see her much now, but I
considered this experience good and maybe "a training ground" for a more healthy dating relationship--a Christian relationship.

Well, there's been this one girl at my church that I've been interested in,
but she has a lot of "guy friends". She is throwing a birthday party for one of
them. I like her and all that...but to be honest, it's a turn off. My father and
one of my friends think I should find a nice Mexica girl to go out with. If I'd find a God-fearing Latina woman and the situation was right, I would be all for that. Since I study Spanish, I connect with many Hispanic people. There are very niceand friendly. Now don't get me wrong, there are many nice Anglo people too.

My problem is I'm really trying to connect with Anglo girls and it's not
working in the same way. I know this may sound silly, but is God trying to
get me to be with an olive complected woman? Why does does this seem
to be important to Him, my father, and friend, who is definitely against
dating White girls? I'm not against dating white girls. I just want what God wants--someone who loves GOD, who's sweet, kind, thoughtful, genuine,
and funny--whatever race she is.

I am beginning to feel God telling to find someone who can help find someone. I'm not into movie stars and singers like Britney Spears and Jennifer
Aniston. To be honest, the thought of having one of them touch me makes my skin crawl an makes me want to vomit--they're totally gross! I need something real other than the Hollywood junk! I need a real woman, not a
spoiled little girl.

I don't want to rant and rave. I do not intend to do that. Should I just be myself and let God take over and go with my gut instints? What should I do?
 

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It sounds like you might be obsessing about this a little. Trusting God for your future means you trust Him to take care of all the details, including who is to be your future spouse, should He decide marriage is for you. Worrying about her ethicity is not trusting Him. He knows all about you, Psalm 139, and will provide your every need.

 
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BaptistboyforJesus said:
I need some advice here. I feel as if God is leading me to a certain type of
person to eventually marry and it seems sort of wrong. Okay, to make a long story short..a few months back, I went out with a Puerto Rican girl. She already
had a boyfriend in California, so we just went out as friends. She has/has struggles between Catholicism and Christianity. I don't see her much now, but I
considered this experience good and maybe "a training ground" for a more healthy dating relationship--a Christian relationship.

Well, there's been this one girl at my church that I've been interested in,
but she has a lot of "guy friends". She is throwing a birthday party for one of
them. I like her and all that...but to be honest, it's a turn off. My father and
one of my friends think I should find a nice Mexica girl to go out with. If I'd find a God-fearing Latina woman and the situation was right, I would be all for that. Since I study Spanish, I connect with many Hispanic people. There are very niceand friendly. Now don't get me wrong, there are many nice Anglo people too.

My problem is I'm really trying to connect with Anglo girls and it's not
working in the same way. I know this may sound silly, but is God trying to
get me to be with an olive complected woman? Why does does this seem
to be important to Him, my father, and friend, who is definitely against
dating White girls? I'm not against dating white girls. I just want what God wants--someone who loves GOD, who's sweet, kind, thoughtful, genuine,
and funny--whatever race she is.

I am beginning to feel God telling to find someone who can help find someone. I'm not into movie stars and singers like Britney Spears and Jennifer
Aniston. To be honest, the thought of having one of them touch me makes my skin crawl an makes me want to vomit--they're totally gross! I need something real other than the Hollywood junk! I need a real woman, not a
spoiled little girl.

I don't want to rant and rave. I do not intend to do that. Should I just be myself and let God take over and go with my gut instints? What should I do?
God doesn't care about the color of our skin. If your serious about hooking up with someone,pray about it and he will direct you to the correct girl.
 
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