What do i do now

[MKV]

I had started a thread a few weeks ago asking for advice re “mixed messages”. As an update, my boyfriend of 3 years (Southern Baptist) and I are no longer together. I have been so distraught and devastated by this. I was naive in thinking that somehow we would miraculously work through our differences in religion. All along I’ve been praying that God would open our hearts and mind to see the Truth and bring us closer to Him. Since our breakup, I’ve continued to pray fervently for His guidance and I know He is always with me, but somedays I’ve been so incapacitated and don’t know how to pick up the pieces. I can’t seem to let go and don’t want to move on. I would greatly appreciate your prayers and any advice you may have to offer. Thank you.

 

[space_ghost]

First know that you are in my prayers…

Second, remember, that sometimes we don’t recognize that the answer we searched for is the result you write about… No one knows for sure, but continue your prayers and know that the support of those in these forums are always here to help you…

I wish that I had a magical answer for you but i do not… my grandma used to tell me that things usually work-out for the best. I know that is little consolation for you now. Your not alone…

May the Love of God, the fellowship of his son Jesus Christ and the strength of the Holy Ghost be with you in your uncertainty and stress…

keep a watch over your shoulder… the slight movement, the gentle touch to your shoulder is nothing more than a Space Ghost trying his best to comfort you during rough times…

Remember, your not alone!

 

[mercygate]

Peace be with you. This is what it means to suffer for one’s faith. I hope you can take comfort in that without taking undue pride in it. This is our walk.

A friend of mine, who has suffered greatly in her life, always says, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.”

 

[dhgray]

You pray and lean on God.

 

[jrabs]

WOW - my friend - I certainly can feel your pain.

But I sense you are looking for truth – just as you were open to truth in your thread on mixed marriages. I applauded you then, and I applaud you now because truth will always set you free but rarely feels good. Truth can be painful. I will keep you in my prayers for peace to fill your heart.

I lost the love of my life (of 20 years) right before Christmas a year ago. At the time, I couldn’t comprehend why God would let this happen. I have felt the pain daily for over a year now – but in this whole time, God has answered many of my questions and brought clarity to my mind. He has brought me to my knees in devotion to Him and immense peace has been gifted to me through daily mass and daily Adoration.

At first, I sobbed so hard that I couldn’t even go to mass. Then God revealed to me that by missing mass, I was further cutting off the healing power of the Eucharist and of Christ. Isn’t that the very purpose of the Eucharist? Christ’s awesome healing power. Even if I had to sit at the back of the church and sob, God wanted me there to help me.

So after I realized I could not separate myself from God, I started to seek Him out even more than ever. Each time I found myself crying, or thinking about my loss, in pain and sad, I immediately cried out to the Holy Spirit to help take my pain away. “Holy Spirit I offer you my pain, please help me.” There were times when all I could do was just yell out for help from the Holy Spirit. I would sit on my bed and cry out for help. That’s it – I wasn’t capable of anything more. True to His word, the Holy Spirit NEVER failed to help bring me peace amidst my trial.

God wants you to turn to Him and surrender your worries, problems, and above all, to trust that His will must be done. For whatever reason, either this relationship is out of His timing or not His will for you – but you do realize that if you seek God’s will, your life will be better? His choice for you will always be the very best. Hard for us to realize.

There are days even now, over a full year later that I drive to work and fight off the oppressive thoughts of fear, sadness and unfairness by just repeating these words over. “Jesus I trust in you.” “Sacred Heart of Jesus I trust in you.” “Immaculate Heart of Mary, I trust in you.”

While I wish things were different, I have complete peace. I have complete trust. You must work toward that and ask the Holy Spirit for that gift of trust, perseverance, faith, and HOPE.

My prayers are with you and please feel free to PM me. I have been where you are and have thanked God many times for delivering me through this to find peace and joy in the Lord.

 

[chrisb]

Peace be with you all,

These are wonderful replys and the real essense of the Christian Vocation. God bless all of you for living it out for MKV.

I am Baptist, married a Baptist in a Baptist Church but over the last 3 years I have been drawn to greater understanding of the Catholic Church. I entered into RCIA this fall and have been working out my Reconcilation with the Catholic Church. At times it has placed a strain on my wife and on the tradition our 2 year old daughter will follow. Lately, I’ve had my reservations but my wife and her family continue to support me in my decision. I don’t know where I’ll end on this journey but know that many others are struggling in their faith with you.

May the peace of the risen Lord be with you. Amen.