For Josh & I

Observer said:

We met in a chatroom & have been friends online for nearly 6 years now, and we've been "together" romantically for nearly 3.

We're planning on meeting face to face for the first time this February... and it's just... REALLY, really stressful. We're tyring to deal with the cost of everything.

The emotional cost is the worst part of it... I feel like meeting will open pandora's box. What if face to face somehow changes us? How are we supposed to function when he has to go home? What if our relationship dies once we have to go back to being online? How are we supposed to afford meeting again? How are we supposed to be together permanently? You get the idea...

It feels like everything is against us, and it seems really unlikely that we'll beat it all. Meeting isn't just some... exciting adventure, and if it doesn't work out, then oh well. We've loved eachother for a long time now... and he's the one who brought me to God... he's not something I can throw away... I can't lose him. He feels the same way. I don't know how we're supposed to get through all of this, so I'm asking anyone to please pray for us that it'll work out... it seems impossible that we'll succeed right now

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Yeah, thoughts and wonders of the "unknown" is very stressful,, that's when your thoughts kind of imagine the worst! But it's gonna be okay if you'll only trust God knowing that He knows best in every situation. The thing of it is.. we see here and now.. we can't imagine the future.. we're always wrong.. that's why he said "Take no thought of tomorrow"

But you see,, God knows the now, the future and the WHOLE outcome...

You say,, he lead you to Christ? Well you both trusting in God is a plus..

Have you two considered praying about this event while chatting? If so,, terrific,, if not,, you two should consider praying together.. not only about the meeting but the future. I'll agree with you in prayer..

Dear Lord,, thank you for this day,, thank you for our health and our lives.. welove you Lord because you first loved us.. I pray for this couple,, I pray you would make the crooked paths straight, I pray their relationship in you will flourish,, they will encourage one another and seek you together,, we know you make a way where there is no way.. you know the finished picture.. we trust you, you only want good for us.. grant them peace in knowing that you are in control.. bless them and let them see a wonderous work that you have done, and we give you all the praise and glory in Jesus name, Amen

I'll be praying for you both. Remember you both have to focus on God independantly, but still seek Him together. I pray it works out, but remember God is still in control of it all and loves you more than you can imagine.

I prayed =). Wish you all the best with this =).

Six years! It's amazing how these online conversations can get so deep; you probably know him better than if you'd dated in person. Remember that he'll be as nervous as you are. Get there early (assuming restaurant) with a friend, and plan for them to wander off once you meet; that way you won't feel so awkward, especially if he's late.

Father, guide their meeting and guard their hearts. Keep them both safe, Give them both a clear sense of Your best will for them. And help both Josh and Observer to communicate freely without typing!

Father, we commit this relationship into your hand. Let your will be done, you alone know whats best for the two in Jesus name we pray.
Give Observer the courage and wisdom to do what is appropriate in Jesus name.

If whoever this is brought you to God, good, but I would not meet face to face. Step back a bit. It may be hard, but it is not good to meet someone like that, regardless of the time spend online. I do that for safety advice. Please do not go ahead with the idea.

Be smart--set up all the precautions you can, whether you trust him or not. Have backup precautions...friends in place, cell phone on, a second set of car keys, a backup public meeting place, whatever. Doing these things does not mean that you trust your friend less, but that you are not being foolish. Keep this caution the second time you meet, too. He probably will do the same...don't feel insulted if he does.

I have prayed for you and Josh, that you would come to know the Lord Jesus in a personal way, and that through the common thread of love for Him, your own relationship will grow. I have prayed that the Lord would you show you both if you are meant to be with one another, but more importantly, that you are definitely meant to be with HIM (the Lord). God bless you in all of your ways sweetheart. Give your troubles to God, and you will find true comfort.

May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you. May he strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all his holy ones. I Thessalonians 3:12-13

good luck and your in my prayers.

Love and God bless,
Rachel