Too Good to Be True?

[eyeliv4God]

You know that saying, "If it's too good to be true, then it probably is"? Well, I'm dating a Christian guy who is very wise, sweet, funny, romantic, and affectionate. I feel God put Jeremy into my life to help lead me back to Him, to grow stronger in Him, to open my heart up to Him once again. I'm hoping God has another purpose for the two of us, though. Jeremy is helping me learn so many things. I mean, this guy is incredibly wise and the chemistry between us is amazing.

Right now, I'm so scared to get hurt. That saying that I mentioned earlier scares me... I guess the best part about dating this guy is that he's a Christian. I've never dated a Christian guy before... I'm guarding my heart... I guess I'm just scared to lose a really good thing...

I guess what I want to know is, do you all believe the saying?

*sigh* Que sera, sera...

 

[Catholic Wife]

I felt the same way when I first started dating my fiance. He was the first man I had dated who truly lived a Christian life (instead of just calling himself a Christian) and my relationship with him brought me closer to God. I'm not saying that you will end up marrying this man, but the fact that he is bringing you closer to God is a wonderful thing!!!

Definitely take things slowly and develop a solid, trusting friendship. Guard your heart so you don't give it away too soon or for the wrong reasons, but not to the point that you end up closing it off to Jeremy. If you don't open up to Jeremy and learn to trust him becasue of your fear of getting hurt then the "it's too good to be true" will become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

 

[ChildOfGod20]

i think you are in a wonderful relationship that God would definitely approve of and you shouldn't be scared of it. i hate that saying "too good to be true." I think nothing is too good to be true with God

 

[Carri20]

It sure sounds good to me. Time will reveal imperfections and you will eventually come down off the high, but if God has His hand in your lives then it's DEFINITELY both good and true.

 

[plum]

You know that saying, "If it's too good to be true, then it probably is"? Well, I'm dating a Christian guy who is very wise, sweet, funny, romantic, and affectionate. I feel God put Jeremy into my life to help lead me back to Him, to grow stronger in Him, to open my heart up to Him once again. I'm hoping God has another purpose for the two of us, though. Jeremy is helping me learn so many things. I mean, this guy is incredibly wise and the chemistry between us is amazing.

Right now, I'm so scared to get hurt. That saying that I mentioned earlier scares me... I guess the best part about dating this guy is that he's a Christian. I've never dated a Christian guy before... I'm guarding my heart... I guess I'm just scared to lose a really good thing...

I guess what I want to know is, do you all believe the saying?

*sigh* Que sera, sera...

sounds like you have a great match right now! that's fabulous! enjoy every second, honey. not every guy is "too good to be true" (mine's not )

just be willing to see him as imperfect. he is human, a sinner, like you and I...

but honestly, enjoy! what a blessing

 

[eyeliv4God]

Hearing all this advice has really helped me calm down. I am going to quit worrying so much so that I can enjoy his company more. While I'll still guard my heart, I'm not going to completely build up a wall around myself.

Today, he took my face in between his hands and lifted my eyes to his, saying, "Hey... look at me... you're beautiful... inside and out... don't let anyone ever tell you any differently... don't you ever believe any differently." Then he kissed my forehead. *melts*

 

[MaryAlaina]

Hi Gina! Great to see you again!

I'm glad to hear you are dating a Christian, but just remember that just because he is a Christian doesn't mean that he is THE one for you for the rest of your life. God could have put him in your life for a lot of reasons. I would just try to enjoy it and not worry about what it is.

I say that from experience......I married the first Christian I dated, and even though at first he seemed perfect for me, we ultimately weren't a good match and divorced after 10 years. I wouldn't want you to go through that. It's just easy to be excited when it seems like God has put this "perfect" Christian guy in your life.

Hope you're doing well. Miss seeing you!

 

[Carri20]

Hearing all this advice has really helped me calm down. I am going to quit worrying so much so that I can enjoy his company more. While I'll still guard my heart, I'm not going to completely build up a wall around myself.

Today, he took my face in between his hands and lifted my eyes to his, saying, "Hey... look at me... you're beautiful... inside and out... don't let anyone ever tell you any differently... don't you ever believe any differently." Then he kissed my forehead. *melts*

Awwwww yeah he's a keeper.

 

[AnaSnow]

Wow, it's almost scary how similar Jeremy seems to my boyfriend. Like you, I never dated a Christian before. I've been hurt a lot and have built up many walls around my heart. These walls affected/affect my relationship with God. My boyfriend has really helped me get on the right track. We are both imperfect, but we trust each other and more importantly we trust God. Pray. The power of prayer is often over looked. He really does speak to our hearts and souls. We just have to listen. Good luck!

 

[Shazamataz]

You sound a lot like I was... I've been with Paul since Boxing Day, and it took a long time for me to open up to him. I've been in some very painful relationships in the past, which caused many walls to be built in my heart. I was sooooo scared that Paul would hurt me too, just like the others. But God is always there, and He will take all the pain and the fear and turn it into something sooo beautiful!!!! He took my pain and fear, and replaced it with trust. He broke down the walls and I opened my heart to Paul. Ever since this has happened, our relationship has grown so much deeper... it has turned into something so very beautiful... something I never expected.
Don't be scared, because God is holding you in His hands. Trust God, give your fears to him, and he will bless you!! He will help you learn to open your heart and to trust your man! The benefits will be amazing!