I'm a 23 year old man currently stationed in Georgia with the US Army. I was brought up in the church, mostly as a conservative Presbyterian (PCA, ARP, now OPC).
I truly believe the scriptures- all of them- but I've always had trouble living the way I KNOW God wants me too. A lot of it comes from the work situations I've been in over the years, construction of various types and now the military, but that's not the main issue. I never put the effort into living or acting like a follower of Christ. I go through spells where I read my Bible and pray constantly and I can always tell that God is working in me. Then I get lazy and apathetic and it's back to my old ways. I never lose my faith, I just can never seem to live it.
Now I find myself in a real pickle- I met a girl who lives in Kansas through a mutual friend here in GA. I've been talking to her for three weeks through facebook, text, now on the phone (never met in person). She is the most amazing, caring, giving, honest, all around beautiful person I've ever met, but she isn't a Christian. She was raised Catholic and the brow beating turned her off. She believes that Christ is the son of God but other than that she has kind of an "all roads lead to God" view. The only good thing is that I don't think she has any hard line beliefs, which might make her more open to witnessing. Now here's the real problem: We're in love with each other.
I know it sounds crazy but even without ever meeting in person we would each gladly die for the other. We have an uncanny number of things in common but just enough little kinks to make it interesting. We've helped each other to get over many past trials. We're totally perfect together and I can't believe that God would put her in my life just to take her out of it. I'm praying that God will help me trust and cling to Him, use this relationship to strengthen my faith, and use me to bring this woman to Himself.
Now comes the question of how to witness to her. She knows my beliefs but I'm scared to put it to her like "this is how it is" because I don't want to drive her away but I know that I can't be unequally yoked.
So can you see my dilemma? I'm trying to read my Bible and pray more and ask for guidance, but I know I should also seek council from other, more mature believers. Please help me if you can. I can't stand the thought of losing this woman, but even less the thought of her going to hell. If you know of any way that I can witness to her without her thinking that I'm trying to shove my beliefs down her throat I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you so much in advance
I truly believe the scriptures- all of them- but I've always had trouble living the way I KNOW God wants me too. A lot of it comes from the work situations I've been in over the years, construction of various types and now the military, but that's not the main issue. I never put the effort into living or acting like a follower of Christ. I go through spells where I read my Bible and pray constantly and I can always tell that God is working in me. Then I get lazy and apathetic and it's back to my old ways. I never lose my faith, I just can never seem to live it.
Now I find myself in a real pickle- I met a girl who lives in Kansas through a mutual friend here in GA. I've been talking to her for three weeks through facebook, text, now on the phone (never met in person). She is the most amazing, caring, giving, honest, all around beautiful person I've ever met, but she isn't a Christian. She was raised Catholic and the brow beating turned her off. She believes that Christ is the son of God but other than that she has kind of an "all roads lead to God" view. The only good thing is that I don't think she has any hard line beliefs, which might make her more open to witnessing. Now here's the real problem: We're in love with each other.
I know it sounds crazy but even without ever meeting in person we would each gladly die for the other. We have an uncanny number of things in common but just enough little kinks to make it interesting. We've helped each other to get over many past trials. We're totally perfect together and I can't believe that God would put her in my life just to take her out of it. I'm praying that God will help me trust and cling to Him, use this relationship to strengthen my faith, and use me to bring this woman to Himself.
Now comes the question of how to witness to her. She knows my beliefs but I'm scared to put it to her like "this is how it is" because I don't want to drive her away but I know that I can't be unequally yoked.
So can you see my dilemma? I'm trying to read my Bible and pray more and ask for guidance, but I know I should also seek council from other, more mature believers. Please help me if you can. I can't stand the thought of losing this woman, but even less the thought of her going to hell. If you know of any way that I can witness to her without her thinking that I'm trying to shove my beliefs down her throat I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you so much in advance
