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that lovely little stream. Even though God didn't make it easier by instantly sending me the man I'm going to marry, nor did he speak to me and say, "You must choose Me."

God was actually silent during my struggle to make a decision. I think it was because He wanted me to make the choice on my own. He wasn't pushy or demanding that I choose Him over my non-believing guy. He gently guided me to show another mercy and forgiveness, because decisions like this are never about only us and God. That would be unhealthy. He sends us out knowing He might lose us, just as I could have been lost in the sugar-coated words of this guy. He sends us out, trusting us to return, but giving us a free will to reject Him.

But, when we do reject Him, He forgives and nurses us back to health. Now, that's true love, my friend. I don't think any human has that kind of forgiveness in them.

Chosing Between God and a Guy.

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Choosing Between God &

A Guy

by Annalee Hunter

If you are in a similar situation as I was, speak out and pray for guidance. It might not seem like it at the time with the sweet and sugary words still singing in your ears, but God has so much more in store for you than a potential life mate needing to discover the full meaning of love. Be patient, dear sister in Christ. If a guy doesn't know this truth, they are incapable of showing love as God intended. Focus your eyes on Jesus and don't let go of that sight until He lets a man worthy of your love cut in.

You are precious. You are sacred. You are His.