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4 years ago  ::  Feb 01, 2009 - 9:22AM #1
EnocentNique
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I am a 25 year old single mother of a beautiful little girl.  Her father and I recently broke up (we were not married) after 3 years.  This is probably the hardest thing I have ever gone through because I have just longed for us to be a family, but I feel like he is at a different place when it comes to God, intimacy and family.  He is an awesome dad but a horrible partner.  I was a stay at home mom and recently started working but because the job market is so bad, I am working a temp job.  I am blessed to have that, but when that is up in three months, I don't know what I am going to do.  I feel like God is calling me to be closer to Him.  Like I have pushed Him to the side for so long for a man, and now it is my time to become that Christian woman I have always longed to be.  I don't want to straddle the fence anymore.  As a part of my spiritual journey, I am also taking a vowel of celiacy.  To help me with that, I try to change the type of music I listen too. Nothing sexual or anything that will make me fantasize or long for that feeling....I am very excited about my spiritual journey and not dating until I have come closer to God.  I feel like I need to find myself in God before I have another intimate relationship because God will then provide me with the partner He thinks is right for me.  I just feel like I will have a much better life.  I know this journey will not be easy as everyone around me presents me with temptations everyday.  I don't want to curse anymore but everyone, even my little brother curses.  But I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me....and I will.  This is a big change for me...I want to change everything...How I eat, what I drink....I want to treat my body like a temple.  All support is welcome or if you are going through the same spiritual journey.  Thank you.
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4 years ago  ::  Feb 06, 2009 - 11:22AM #2
Jah1
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I experienced something very similar to what you are feeling right now... My spiritual journey began at around age 20-- when I felt the pull to be closer to God-- it was like a calling.. a need to live "in the light'--to  fulfill my life purpose...I changed what I ate, drank.. I took a vow of celibacy.. I stopped listening to certain music....  I ended up living in a (Hindu-style) temple for 12 years where I engaged devoutly in spiritual practices and lived a lifestyle that allowed me to deepen my relationship with God. I am now in my 40's and have maintained my spiritual practices throughout the years...This has truly enriched my life--allowing me to feel close to God (wherever I am)-- knowing that He is always there guiding me and loving me...

I have found a partner who has the same desire (to be close to God) as I do...It's a wonderful thing.. He is Christian and because we both embrace the inner essence of all true religions, we are on the same path: to love one another--to exhibit kindness, forgiveness, compassion and love.... These are the qualities that will heal the planet and help us all connect to our true divine selves and to God-- and of course to the revered Jesus Christ....
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