I think I did the right thing...

[lilanie]

So, I strive to live the life as a disciple of Jesus, and with that said -I follow the Rules (as long as the principles are aligned with Scripture). I haven't always done what I know to be what God would have for me, but that's the past.

Fast foward to about 3 weeks ago, I met a nice Brotha in prox to where I work. We chatted on the phone intermittantly (I will say this, never on weekends/in the evening - but I'll get to that). He invited me out, we talked about Greek food/movies we enjoyed, etc. Saturday comes, and naturally the plan changes: his 18 yo daughter (that he had broken his neck to point out was spoiled) all the sudden "needed him to take her to a party" (hmmm out of the blue on a sat night, see statement about no night weekend calls). Intially, I say fine, being empathetic, but something nags at me... The points I've mentioned, as well as he reinvites me for the following day. That really causes me to believe this joker is married and the family will be at Church, so now he's free again. I tell him naw, I'm cool and his response is "okay.

From what I've described thus far, did I avert a crisis, or freak out?

 

[lilanie]

Also, I'm typin on my bb, so my thoughts are condensed

 

[Shimmie]

I can just see God looking down from Heaven and beaming with joy. You, His daughter feels His tug at your heart, saying, "Babygirl, beware...beware of the enemy's snare.

You know what? Not many women would take heed to that little nag at their heart. You did and God is so proud.

If this man isn't married, something is still a little off target and you will certainly not be his 'bulls eye'. God has better plans and a much better man.

Good Girl!

 

[Shimmie]

Also, I'm typin on my bb, so my thoughts are condensed

Don't you just love those 'tiny' keyboards.

 

[lilanie]

Don't you just love those 'tiny' keyboards.

 

[lilanie]

I can just see God looking down from Heaven and beaming with joy. You, His daughter feels His tug at your heart, saying, "Babygirl, beware...beware of the enemy's snare.

You know what? Not many women would take heed to that little nag at their heart. You did and God is so proud.

If this man isn't married, something is still a little off target and you will certainly not be his 'bulls eye'. God has better plans and a much better man.

Good Girl!

Thank you immensely... I want to live up to the Standards that God has set forth in His Holy Word. Long story short, I identify with: David, Esther, Ruth and Moses, for their desire to seek the heart of God. And ultimately I can wait.

I am so thankful that what I call that nagging feeling, I have come to recognize as The Holy Spirit saying, "don't do that; you know that's not right; that doesnt make sense" and "That's not of God!"

Thank you very much for your response, Shimmie!

 

[Shimmie]

Thank you immensely... I want to live up to the Standards that God has set forth in His Holy Word. Long story short, I identify with: David, Esther, Ruth and Moses, for their desire to seek the heart of God. And ultimately I can wait.

I am so thankful that what I call that nagging feeling, I have come to recognize as The Holy Spirit saying, "don't do that; you know that's not right; that doesnt make sense" and "That's not of God!"

Thank you very much for your response, Shimmie!

Your post has ministered to my heart in more ways than I can mention. God uses testimonies such as yours to make others 'aware' of what that 'nagging' is all about. Even more to realize how much God loves us and is always 'speaking' to us and guiding us along the way.

I thank you again for being so caring to share something so personal. There are some who would be ashamed, yet I'm sure your post has given someone the 'courage' to walk away from a potential disaster.

I can see this post 'miles ahead in time', being read by a woman who's been longing for male companionship, and the enemy is about to take advantage of her vunerability or a broken heart... your post will light up in her spirit, amplify the voice of God and protect her from the encounter.

It may also be a young girl being taunted by her peers that she doesn't have a 'boyfriend', and she will see this message and run away as Joseph did from Potipher's wife.

Precious lilanie, please don't ever stop posting, don't ever stop sharing. Someone is reading and God is saving their life. You never, ever know who is in need of your messages.

lilanie... Your post was needed by the Body of Christ and indeed inspired by God.

BTW: It gives me practice on the 'tiny' keyborad of my Droid phone.

Love and blessings to you...

 

[lilanie]

See, the Holy Spirit has tapped you on the shoulder, because I am that woman (the lonely one) and formerly that teen... I realize you aren't making it about me, but I just wanted to share that.

Because see the enemy used that man with all the trappings/temptors for me: handsome chocolate, airforce reserves (was a military brat as a child), with a city job (i know a little about their benies/know he'd be a fabulous provider if things had progressed), interested in going back to school to be a nurse... When I say all the trappings ~ it's like my version of that "Favorite Things" song....

Shimmie, I will continue to share, because I am cognizant of how just a word can cause someone to reach out to God... Doing so has restored relationships that I knew (in the natural) were irrepairable, allowed me to break addictions and heal a condition that "oh yeah, you're going to have to take these 3 medicines for the rest of your life/have psychologist & psychiatrist" (bi-polar).

God is soooo tender and gives His Love hugs/taps all the time - the first time I recognized it was when I was working at a job, living with my best friend and her sister was just "difficult" to the point where I would cry in the bathroom at work (not because i was scared, but I KNEW that doing to her what *should be done* would have terrible consequences as well as break her sister's heart). So one night when she had been incredible to the point I felt like i was going to explode - I pulled out my Bible, started reading and begged God to give me a sign that He saw/was listening... (still tear up now, 10 years later). I had moved from Cali to the East Coast (4 years in at this point) and hadnt heard "I call your name" or "I do Love you" - Dont you know, the radio PLAYED THEM BACK TO BACK IN THEIR ENTIRETY, no static/no interruptions... I rocked my knees, wailing Thanking God for His reply. Had peaceful sleep and woke up a new woman... Standign on His Word...

I go down into the valley (and I live - figuratively/literally - in the Valley), but I alway work my way back to Him.

Thanks for letting me share...

 

[Shimmie]

See, the Holy Spirit has tapped you on the shoulder, because I am that woman (the lonely one) and formerly that teen... I realize you aren't making it about me, but I just wanted to share that.

Because see the enemy used that man with all the trappings/temptors for me: handsome chocolate, airforce reserves (was a military brat as a child), with a city job (i know a little about their benies/know he'd be a fabulous provider if things had progressed), interested in going back to school to be a nurse... When I say all the trappings ~ it's like my version of that "Favorite Things" song....

Shimmie, I will continue to share, because I am cognizant of how just a word can cause someone to reach out to God... Doing so has restored relationships that I knew (in the natural) were irrepairable, allowed me to break addictions and heal a condition that "oh yeah, you're going to have to take these 3 medicines for the rest of your life/have psychologist & psychiatrist" (bi-polar).

God is soooo tender and gives His Love hugs/taps all the time - the first time I recognized it was when I was working at a job, living with my best friend and her sister was just "difficult" to the point where I would cry in the bathroom at work (not because i was scared, but I KNEW that doing to her what *should be done* would have terrible consequences as well as break her sister's heart). So one night when she had been incredible to the point I felt like i was going to explode - I pulled out my Bible, started reading and begged God to give me a sign that He saw/was listening... (still tear up now, 10 years later). I had moved from Cali to the East Coast (4 years in at this point) and hadnt heard "I call your name" or "I do Love you" - Dont you know, the radio PLAYED THEM BACK TO BACK IN THEIR ENTIRETY, no static/no interruptions... I rocked my knees, wailing Thanking God for His reply. Had peaceful sleep and woke up a new woman... Standign on His Word...

I go down into the valley (and I live - figuratively/literally - in the Valley), but I alway work my way back to Him.

Thanks for letting me share...

LiLanie, even your name speaks beauty and softness and peace, which is how God uses your Ministry. It brings people to peace and trust and it eases their faith and their trust in God as He uses you.

Reading your testimony, only shows how much your heart is sold out for Jesus. I can't imagine just how powerful you are in Him and in Him alone, but you are. Watch how He uses you, because He can trust you. It's happening now and it has for quite awhile. You are shaking the darkness at it's roots; taking away it's ability to grow in other's lives.

Each day that you 'awake', the enemy feels an earthquake in his camp -- a 10 plus richter... Don't you love it.

Love and blessings....

 

[CoilyFields]

You did the right thing sis!

Being a Woman of standard does not allow compromise. Because here's the thing...if God has him for you...then he is for you...and wont belong to someone else. And there will be no cloud of suspicion surrounding his actions or intentions.

Cuz if it walks like a duck...Im just sayin...

 

[Laela]

lilanie Awesome living testimony...just awesome! Thanks for sharing...Only God the Father knows who is being blessed by this thread!

 

[lilanie]

@lilanie Awesome living testimony...just awesome! Thanks for sharing...Only God the Father knows who is being blessed by this thread!

Thank you so much Laela for your words of encouragement - God has been doing an awesome work on my life and I am soooo grateful and thankful!

God Bless you!

 

[lilanie]

You did the right thing sis!

Being a Woman of standard does not allow compromise. Because here's the thing...if God has him for you...then he is for you...and wont belong to someone else. And there will be no cloud of suspicion surrounding his actions or intentions.

Cuz if it walks like a duck...Im just sayin...

You are so right my sister, CoilyFields. And I will admit that was a harder lesson for me to absorb and accept previously, but the alternative of self-induced worry and knowledge of not doing the right is a terrible price to pay for disobidience.

God is too good to me, for me to continue to disappoint Him.

 

[lilanie]

LiLanie, even your name speaks beauty and softness and peace, which is how God uses your Ministry. It brings people to peace and trust and it eases their faith and their trust in God as He uses you.

Reading your testimony, only shows how much your heart is sold out for Jesus. I can't imagine just how powerful you are in Him and in Him alone, but you are. Watch how He uses you, because He can trust you. It's happening now and it has for quite awhile. You are shaking the darkness at it's roots; taking away it's ability to grow in other's lives.

Each day that you 'awake', the enemy feels an earthquake in his camp -- a 10 plus richter... Don't you love it.

Love and blessings....

Thank you so much Shimmie, I am just so honored to be used... I am learning about courage and have experienced alot that has only reinforced that we serve a good, merciful God.

I do love for God to use me, I want to take every Esther-esque opportunity to use whatever influence to show God's love.

Woooooo, a 10 plus richter is, yeah ~ growing up in earthquake country, ... I dont mind being for force for God!