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phoenix_kid82

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Hi :-(

I've been seeing this guy at my church. He's so cool, we get along really well and have really good conversations. We don't struggle with lust or anything like that, there's something so balanced about our relationship. I haven't done this whole Christian dating thing before, so it's a bit new to me.

I'm just not sure if we should be dating though. I know i'm not whole yet, although i don't feel like i'm seeking anything in him that i should be seeking in God. And also, God has to be my first love above anyone.

I came back to God 2 years ago, i was a huge mess. God's still making me whole. In fact, i'm currently in the process of applying to go to this place, it's like a home for girls who have life controlling issues. If i end up going there, it will be in March, and they don't let u have a boyfriend for the season your in there (around 6-12 months) which is fair enough cos ur meant to fully focus on God during that time when things are being brought to the surface.

I'm also not sure if i'm sinning either. If you're sexually attracted to someone, is that lust? Like we don't seem to struggle with anything physical like that, but that is part of the attraction. But to me, i feel like we're really cool friends, and we love hanging out, and then there's this other thing that makes us more than friends.

I've been like a yo yo. Like we'll spend some cool time together, then i'll be like "i think we should just be friends" and he's like "i don't have that conviction, but i respect your wishes" then i'll call him up the next day, then we'll meet up the day after that, and we're together again. I've only told a couple of close friend. Why do i feel like i'm doing something wrong?
 

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phoenix_kid82 said:
Hey there hun! I'll tap in my 5 pennies worth... First of all why the sad face? Theres no need to be glum, there are loads of people here for you to talk to and whatever happens you have a God who's looking after you so well - I'll explain this more to you as I go on (and most probably on and on and on and....:sleep: )

First thing I'm gonna say is that thats well cool that you have a friendship with a christian guy and that its completely balanced n stuff! That COULD well be the foundations of a more deeper relationship - I dont know, but as I said it COULD be. Don't fret about it being the first kinda christian dating thang you've had - theres a first time for everything! ^_^

You say that God has to be your first love about anyone - and thats amazing! You go girl! If you dont feel as whole in God as you desire then concentrate on being as close to God as you can. There are times when you need to be selfish and focus on just YOUR relationship with GOD! And God's relationship with YOU! And thats when being single is a really good thing.

From experience, I broke up with someone and knew that being single would be a fantastic opportunity to come closer to God and just be all His. God really wants ALL OF YOU you know, and if you want to be as intimate as possible with God then you need to give Him ALL YOUR ATTENTION! Not sharing Him with another guy.

they don't let u have a boyfriend for the season your in there (around 6-12 months) which is fair enough cos ur meant to fully focus on God during that time when things are being brought to the surface.
Where is this place? Can you PM me? I'd really like to know....

It is fair enough as you say, its a time when you need to fully focus on God -and having a boyfriend can seriously distract you.

I've been like a yo yo. Like we'll spend some cool time together, then i'll be like "i think we should just be friends" and he's like "i don't have that conviction, but i respect your wishes" then i'll call him up the next day, then we'll meet up the day after that, and we're together again. I've only told a couple of close friend. Why do i feel like i'm doing something wrong?
I reckon that the Holy Spirit is convicting you to not start dating him if you want to get really right with God. And thats why you feel like you're doing something wrong. You say that this guy says that he wants to be more than friends... well if he does, and you're both meant to be together than God will so make a way for it. If that means him waiting until you're back from this women's centre thingy then so be it. If he feels strongly enough for you then he will.

Stay friends with him. Keep talking about stuff. Get to know him more and more. Its really nice to be friends and really know each other before having a closer relationship. Before me and my boyfriend have been friends for over 4 years and been together for 2 of those years now and I've never been happier.

I hope thats been of some use to you sweety

Love, hugs and prayers
Erica
xxx
 
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phoenix_kid82 said:
If you're sexually attracted to someone, is that lust? Like we don't seem to struggle with anything physical like that, but that is part of the attraction.
Nah I don't think its sinful to be sexually attracted to someone - trust me you don't want you sex drive to go away (it'll come in handy when you meet you husband ;) ).

I believe sexual attraction turns into a sin when you dwell on sexual thoughts and revel in them outside of a husband/wife relationship. This is something I struggle with too.

I've learned that if you dwell on the sexual thoughts too. My advice - just do your best to put the thoughts out of your mind if you begin to dwell on them - it'll take a bit of time but that will become second nature to you.

God Bless :)
 
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I feel your confusion. You are young, and I can't see one thing that y ou are doing wrong with this boy. You should enjoy the time you spend together and just keep praying to the Lord to convince you that you are worthy of being loved. You are worthy of being loved and shown attention by this boy. You are worthy of every good thing in your life. Be true to yourself of course, only do what makes you comfortable but pray to God to calm your fears. You just sound like you are afraid to let him too close and that's normal to an extent. But if you find yourself worrying too much, turn to prayer more often and you will feel much better. I know I do. I hope this helps you.
 
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