I thought I was destined to always choose the wrong people to date. I wanted to be loved, but I was also afraid to truly love someone whose abandonment might be extremely painful. So, I chose men who, when they left, or when I’d had enough of mistreatment and disrespect, I could let go of with no pain or suffering. I didn’t think anyone worth having would want to have a relationship with me.
But that way of living gets old, and our souls begin to shrink so that joy seems far away. We live each day awaiting the next disaster and heartache. As a Christian, I knew this was not what the Lord wanted for me. I had to stop reacting to whatever life threw at me, and I needed to start praying to God for his help and guidance, not thinking that I was too sinful for him to hear me or answer.
In the course of time, God heard my prayer for a life mate, not just a dating partner or a temporary addition to my home. Douglas came into my life via a Christian dating site. For over twenty years, he has loved me in ways I never thought possible for anyone, but especially not for me. On June 25 this month, we will celebrate twenty years of marriage, and I am still awed by how he loves me.
It brings me joy every day to think that it is my picture he utilizes as his phone screen. That someone wants to be reminded of me every time he turns on his phone blows me away! I respond by loving him back in the ways that matter to him. To be loved and to give love are two of God’s greatest gifts. He gave us his Son, Jesus, out of a deep and profound love for us. We are meant to be loved and must seek to love others in ways that elevate their humanity and ours. That results in joyful living.
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Nice thoughts 👌 👏
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He sounds like a great guy, one who loves the Lord. Bless you
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He is better than all the rest. Thank you for reading and responding.
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Congratulations Regina. Prayers answered beautifully
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