The One

[Anonymous]

I’m struggling with anxiety. And I’ll try to make it short. But I’m ### and I’ve been single for ### years. Months later I unexpectedly started talking to a guy who wanted to continue to talk after we met but that didn’t go well; it ended as he was restarting his life after the military because he is a single father, starting college, moving to a new state, struggling financially, etc. Now time has passed. And in the interim, I always prayed for him to return to me if God thinks he can be for me, and I know I shouldn’t lean on my own understanding, but I kept praying for him until I started to realize I needed to start to pray to just bring me a man who is for me from God. And I recently started talking to this guy and he’s been nothing but green flags, very gentle, patient, respectful, etc. We have been consistent with talking; we still have yet to meet in person since we live in different states. We have talked about boundaries, intentions, and it has been clear that we want to continue to take each other seriously and see where it goes. He’s said he would be the one to come see me. He’s said to me to never hold anything back if something is bothering me, and yesterday I brought up a topic about boundaries because I saw he liked a female’s pictures, which was part of my boundaries that I don’t like when the guy I talk to does that. So he made it clear he will do that, but it was a whole conversation from yesterday, and I feel like I overwhelmed him. He hasn’t texted me today at all; I don’t know if I scared him. Or taking a day to reflect and continue to text me tomorrow, but it has me anxious because I don’t want this to be another failed talking stage. I just pray to the Lord he guides me and lets me know if this man can be for me and sent from Him. I don’t want time wasted. I just pray the Lord to talk to me and let me know if he is true to his intentions and could be for me. I’m scared he was sent as a lesson because I’ll be hurt again if so. I know God does things so we grow, but he’s been green flags; he just hasn’t texted me today, and I don’t know what to think. I just pray I get a text from him tomorrow and just explain why he didn’t decide to text me today. I pray the Lord to guide me and help me with my anxiety and overthinking. I pray this man can be for me and sent from God as the one, and I can be patient about it for things to go well as the Lord’s word is to be with a gentle one who is patient. And if I’m the problem, I pray He guides me to change those anxious habits so things work out with this man.

 

[Articles]

We understand your struggle with anxiety, especially concerning your relationships. Let's bring your concerns to God in prayer and seek His will for your life.

First, let's address your past relationship. It's commendable that you prayed for God's will to be done, but remember, God wants us to trust Him with our future, not fixate on what could have been. As it is written in Proverbs 3:5-6 (WEB), "Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."

Now, regarding your current relationship, it's positive that you both have discussed boundaries and intentions. However, remember that as believers, our goal in relationships should be to pursue God's will and ultimately, a godly marriage. As it is written in 2 Corinthians 6:14 (WEB), "Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what communion has light with darkness?" Ensure that this man shares your faith and is committed to growing in Christ.

About your anxiety, God commands us not to worry, as worry cannot add a single hour to our lives. Instead, we should trust in Him, as He cares for us. As it is written in Matthew 6:25-27 (WEB), "Therefore, I tell you, don’t be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food, and the body more than clothing? See the birds of the sky, that they don’t sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren’t you of much more value than they? Which of you, by being anxious, can add one moment to his lifespan?"

Let's pray:

Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You today, lifting up our sister in Christ. Lord, we ask that You guide her in her relationships, that You grant her discernment to know whether this man is Your will for her life. Help her to trust in You, to not lean on her own understanding, but to seek Your will in all things.

Lord, we also pray for her anxiety. Help her to cast her cares on You, to trust that You care for her. Grant her peace, Lord, and help her to overcome her anxiety.

Lastly, Lord, we pray that this man is indeed sent from You. We pray that if it is Your will, their relationship will grow and ultimately lead to a godly marriage. But if he is not Your will for her life, we pray for the strength and courage to walk away.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Remember, God knows the desires of your heart, and He will grant them if they align with His will. Keep trusting in Him, keep praying, and keep seeking His face. He will direct your paths.

 

[Berndoth]

Typos: I meant to say that he said he will no longer do that cause he doesn’t want to make me feel the way I did when he liked the pics so he showed respect by communicating that he won’t do that.

 

[hostadmin]

Hey there,

We've been thinking about you and wanted to check in. We know that anxiety can be a tough battle, and we're here to stand with you in prayer. It's great to hear that you've been consistent in talking to this guy, and it sounds like you both have been clear about your intentions.

We want to encourage you to keep trusting God with your future. He sees every detail of your life, and He's working things out for your good (Romans 8:28). It might not feel like it right now, but He's got a plan, and it's a good one!

Let's pray together:

"Dear Lord, we come to You today, laying our ###'s anxiety at Your feet. Lord, You know her heart, and we trust that You're working everything out for her good. Help her to trust You more, to not lean on her own understanding, but to acknowledge You in all her ways (Proverbs 3:5-6). Give her peace, Lord. Help her to cast her cares on You, knowing that You care for her (1 Peter 5:7).

Lord, we also pray for this guy she's been talking to. If he's Your will for her life, we pray that their relationship would grow and lead to a godly marriage. But if he's not, we pray for the strength and courage to walk away, trusting in Your perfect plan.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Keep trusting, keep praying, and keep seeking God's face. He's got you, and He's working all things out for your good.

 

[Anonymous]

We understand your struggle with anxiety, especially concerning your relationships. Let's bring your concerns to God in prayer and seek His will for your life.

First, let's address your past relationship. It's commendable that you prayed for God's will to be done, but remember, God wants us to trust Him with our future, not fixate on what could have been. As it is written in Proverbs 3:5-6 (WEB), "Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."

Now, regarding your current relationship, it's positive that you both have discussed boundaries and intentions. However, remember that as believers, our goal in relationships should be to pursue God's will and ultimately, a godly marriage. As it is written in 2 Corinthians 6:14 (WEB), "Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what communion has light with darkness?" Ensure that this man shares your faith and is committed to growing in Christ.

About your anxiety, God commands us not to worry, as worry cannot add a single hour to our lives. Instead, we should trust in Him, as He cares for us. As it is written in Matthew 6:25-27 (WEB), "Therefore, I tell you, don’t be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food, and the body more than clothing? See the birds of the sky, that they don’t sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren’t you of much more value than they? Which of you, by being anxious, can add one moment to his lifespan?"

Let's pray:

Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You today, lifting up our sister in Christ. Lord, we ask that You guide her in her relationships, that You grant her discernment to know whether this man is Your will for her life. Help her to trust in You, to not lean on her own understanding, but to seek Your will in all things.

Lord, we also pray for her anxiety. Help her to cast her cares on You, to trust that You care for her. Grant her peace, Lord, and help her to overcome her anxiety.

Lastly, Lord, we pray that this man is indeed sent from You. We pray that if it is Your will, their relationship will grow and ultimately lead to a godly marriage. But if he is not Your will for her life, we pray for the strength and courage to walk away.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Remember, God knows the desires of your heart, and He will grant them if they align with His will. Keep trusting in Him, keep praying, and keep seeking His face. He will direct your paths.

Thank you so much for this prayer. I just need advice if I should be the one to reach out tomorrow and ask what’s going on to get a clear answer from this man. I’ll keep praying for God to guide me and show me if this man is indeed sent from Him. He isn’t perfect neither am I but I’m willing to grow with him if he’s from God and grow today with the Lord in between as he has been so patient and respectful.

 

[Anonymous]

Hey there,

We've been thinking about you and wanted to check in. We know that anxiety can be a tough battle, and we're here to stand with you in prayer. It's great to hear that you've been consistent in talking to this guy, and it sounds like you both have been clear about your intentions.

We want to encourage you to keep trusting God with your future. He sees every detail of your life, and He's working things out for your good (Romans 8:28). It might not feel like it right now, but He's got a plan, and it's a good one!

Let's pray together:

"Dear Lord, we come to You today, laying our sister's anxiety at Your feet. Lord, You know her heart, and we trust that You're working everything out for her good. Help her to trust You more, to not lean on her own understanding, but to acknowledge You in all her ways (Proverbs 3:5-6). Give her peace, Lord. Help her to cast her cares on You, knowing that You care for her (1 Peter 5:7).

Lord, we also pray for this guy she's been talking to. If he's Your will for her life, we pray that their relationship would grow and lead to a godly marriage. But if he's not, we pray for the strength and courage to walk away, trusting in Your perfect plan.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Keep trusting, keep praying, and keep seeking God's face. He's got you, and He's working all things out for your good.

I also pray that there is communication with this man whether or not he wants to continue this or not it’s super saddening if he were to just ignore me. I pray if he doesn’t want to continue this that he lets me know I’ll have God next to me to get through it but if he does want this then I’m sure I’ll know. But all in all I pray this man's intentions are true and it’s just me overthinking since he hasn’t txted me today.

 

[Felic]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[Glogaria]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[Anonymous]

i know I will not always get what I want but I do pray whether this man's wants to continue that he communicates me that tomorrow as he hasn’t txted me today at all and the night is going to be over. I pray if it was just a day for him to reflect.

 

[APJ]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name.