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How can I know if this is truly from God?

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it seems there is more information that some of us don't see. I only read the OP and this thread, and I seem to be missing some pieces of what is going on.

I encourage you to read the Bible, especially in New Testament for starters, that is good advice for all christians, every day.

we do have to be careful about asking God for things, if we delight ourselves in Him, He will give us the desires of our heart, and He knows what we want without us even having to ask (but I believe He still appreciates hearing from us too)
 
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My parents do not need to be shown how to live the Christian life. You don't even know me, my friend. Do you know anything about me? I know not where you are getting all these random puzzle pieces that don't exist and placing them together. My parents would not openly accuse someone of wrong like you are doing now; perhaps their faith and their heeding of God's word is more adept than yours? Perhaps they are..."better" Christians than you? Do you realize what you are saying to me? You are basically telling me that you're a much better Christian than me and my whole family, but that doesn't sound like a very Christian thing to do. It's true I went through some issues with a girl named Nancy, mostly which was my fault, but I feel that God used that to make me find refuge in Him and become stronger. There is a purpose to everything, even your innane posts I suppose. What I went through with Nancy was a year of torment and pain, and it is not your place to bring this up. Whenever I hear her name, I am burdened with pain and memories. You also tell me that I should remain sexually abstinent at the age of fourteen. Well, did I ever once imply that I had plans to have sex with Janelle? If I ever have a relationship with her, I plan to have a very special relationship centered on God, not sexual desires. I see Janelle as a chance for new beginnings, a way to let the memories of Nancy wither and die. I see her as a blessing from God, a new day, a chance to start over. I have promised myself through and through that I will not let what happened with Nancy happen with Janelle. As for my family, my family is blessed time and time again. My family is very special. My mother told me that when I was born God conveyed to her that I would be a leader in the End Times. And I feel that those times are near. That is irrelevant, however. Just stop, Stafy. You have no reason to do what you are doing.
 
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Wow!!!!


It's dangerous to diagnose someone whom you don't know in real life. Is this said in christian love? Are you a professional trained in the field of psychology or psychiatry? If someone rejects your advice it does not mean that something is wrong with that person.
 
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No one can decide if you need professional help here.
 
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Hello ladies and gentlemen

I've read through this thread and it seems that things were bit misunderstood. Please keep in mind that this is a messageboard and as such professional counseling or advice is not a good idea. The OP has explained himself and has said that things have been a bit misunderstood. He would like get back to the discussion at hand.

Please be courteous of other peoples feelings here and respectful at all times. This is what the Lord commands of us.

I've quoted the OP below for you all to start discussions again. Thank you!

God bless ~ Tracie




 
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I agree with the others that said not to put your entire life into this one situation.
If you don't get this girl you could be setting yourself up for a huge dissapointment and quite possible anger at and even giving up on God.

I feel that you are too young to be feeling like this is the only girl for you. God may have a few in line for you to learn different things from (and I don't mean sexual things)

In focusing all your strength into this one girl, you may be missing out on other things God might have planned for your life.

You should have an outlook like... "if God puts me together with this girl, that would be great. But if he wants me with someone else then that's great too"

God's will, will be done. Don't try to help him. He doesn't need your help, just your trust.
 
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I ask that all who read this pray for me, that what God wants me to do would be revealed to me soon. I just saw Janelle a few hours ago at church; we were sitting in the pews. On my right side was my friend Timothy, and on his right side was Janelle. She made some comment to him and he mimicked her in a nazily, girly tone. I gave him a little push, and he pushed me back. She looked at me and said,"That's okay, I don't need anyone to stick up for me. I never do." She said it in a really nasty tone, and it hurt me. Apparently that was noticeable, according to Timothy. She did keep floating around me however; for example, when we were doing a scavenger hunt sort of thing we had to find a book by a specific author. I was in the church library with a member of my team looking for the book. She was on the other team and so she came in looking for it as well. She was standing over me, practically breathing down my neck, so I instinctively moved a bit to the side. Whenever I moved, she moved a little bit more to fill up the space between us. Then she said in a quiet voice, so only I could hear,"It's really hot in here." I responded with a hasty and nervous,"Yeah, I know," and then she left the room. Also, after Bible study, she always stood close to me and gave me a wierd look, like she was expecting me to say something to her. I didn't, but a few minutes later I kinda let a undoubtedly dumb looking, infatuated smirk rest on my face and I kept looking at her. She looked at me with curious, maybe even confused eyes. That was the last I saw of her. Anyhow, I'm debating what to do. I either will let it go and find someone else, or I will get to know her and become friends with her and eventually (in a few years) ask her out. Jesus, I pray that you would show either myself or someone else on these forums what I am supposed to do next with your daughter. Amen.
 
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I have been having stuff told to me about a girl lately, but I don't even know her. I didn't desire her. I didn't think anything of her, and then, I had a dream. And then, her heart was revealed to me, and then confirmed exactly on target to what was revealed to me in Proverbs 31:10-31. I've had other stuff to me. People have told me that it was nothing, but I just pray that God's will be done, not mine. When school starts up again, I have prayed that if it God's will for me to be with her, then give me classes with her, if not, then I want none. Also, I wouldn't be with her until she completely gave her life to the Lord. Just pray what I prayed, for God's will to be done and not yours.
 
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Even if what you heard in the first post was not of God, it is of God that you walk the path of righteousness, so do that, and stay on it, and if something happens, then okay.
 
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