An Answered Prayer
By itsmechelle
@itsmechelle (114)
August 5, 2012 9:44am CST
For this past few days, I was thinking that I need to make some changes in my life. One of it is to break away from my past, let go and move on, but part of me was a bit confused. I was confused whether I cut off my connection with my ex bf and his family?.. or.. maintain the connection and remain friends with them but have to suffer pain continuously? I wasn't sure if letting go of everything including my friendship with them is the right and best thing to do.
I believe God has just given me the answer with regards to this.
I went to church today. On my way to church, I saw my ex bf walking beside the road. That was the second time I saw him since we broke up. I was shocked and I was shaking a bit. Luckily, I'm riding on a jeepney so he didn't saw me. I arrived at the church quiet disturbed and distracted because of what happened. I understand nothing on what the priest was saying. I was falling in line to have my communion when my eyes caught someone... it was my ex boyfriend and this time he was with his new girlfriend. I was shaking. I was so afraid that he/they might see me, so right after I had my communion I walked out of church without waiting for the mass to officially end. I was hurt. That was painful to see. And I strongly believe that it was God's way to tell me that I should now let go of him and even the friendship I had offered him.
This is very painful, but I think it is what God's want me to do...?
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10 responses
@tiffnkeat (1673)
• Singapore
5 Aug 12
Why did you have to leave just because you saw them? Was it something bad that you did towards him and you feel guilty? Otherwise, you should be staying in Church and not feeling disturbed. If you were the one who left him, you should be happy he is with someone else. If he was the one who left you, he should be the one feeling bad, and not you. Is he more important to you than God?
Seek God and He'll comfort you. Not run away from Him....or him.
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@rosegardens (3034)
• United States
6 Aug 12
That seems a strong sign from God to let you know He has something better in store for you. He wants to heal your broken heart. Give Him your heart, give Him your love. Communion is His love for us, His desire to be near us physically. Turn your love toward Christ our beloved Savior.
Also, give to Him your love for this man each and every time you think of him. Eventually the pain will end, and you will be free.
I'm sorry you are hurting so, and I do hope and pray God will heal you quickly. May the Blessed Mother wrap her mantle of love and protection around you, and the Holy Family guide you on your journey through this life.
Pray also for those who have broken hearts and offer your suffering for them and also the poor souls. Your suffering has great merit. What God can do with your suffering, if you give it to Him! Imagine the souls being freed from purgatory and those who are fallen away from the church coming back to their first love.
@katie0 (5203)
• Japan
5 Aug 12
God always answers, we sometimes might get angry, sad or do not understand why He seemed to not have heard our prayers but then 2, 5 years passes by and there it is, He listened and even moved things for our own good. I see from people that are not in my life anymore and I suffered for it but then realized they weren't even good to me, were sabotaging me, jealous, envious or were stabbing me in the back and as when we are too close we don't see, God protect us by making we loose what sometimes it's not good for us. Even what doesn't belong to us, it was good for us but nothing is truly ours aside from our soul so sometimes it's just a lesson that we can live without this or that.
@toyota4k (1208)
• Philippines
6 Aug 12
There are prayers that are answered right away while others may come later wherein one has to wait. You must, however be aware that answers sometimes come in many disguises. For having lived for decades, I have experienced such and no doubt, there are also unanswered prayers. Good day.
@sol521 (61)
• Philippines
6 Aug 12
It's really painful and it's not that easy but sometimes we just have to let go. Things happens even if we don't want them to happen. We can't control them. You're right! God has a special plan for you. You may lose him and there's someone out there who's better and who deserves you better. It's time for you to move on and start a new beginning...
@Raine38 (12257)
• United States
5 Aug 12
God moves in mysterious ways we cannot fathom; it's only up to us on how we will see God's works or little help to make us start moving on in the direction He wanted us to be. He also answers prayers in ways that we will not always want, but He knows will be the best for us.
The end of what once something beautiful will always be painful; but I do not think we get hurt for no reason. It takes a strong heart and a willing mind to embrace these events in our lives as they come and still remain faithful to our Lord.
This too shall pass, you will not be broken and sad forever. I'm sure your prayers are answered, and others as well, but it will happen in God's appointed time.
@francis920176 (84)
• Philippines
5 Aug 12
granting that he has a new gf, the question is why? you can not really let go of the past if you do not resolve the issue on your own. if you believe that you are parted because of him, then let it go. but if there is a reason for him to leave you, better make an assessment of yourself otherwise the story will just be repeated. was it really just because of him?
@venessapaula (168)
• Philippines
5 Aug 12
Yes, that was a sign that you should get over him and let go. It must be very painful now, and trying to stay connected with him and his family will only hurt you. I think you should let go, maybe cut your ties and shut yourself away from him, and rediscover yourself without him. You see, in relationships, sometimes, you lose yourself and your identity and become a "part of a couple". Yes, you can go to church without him, eat lunch without him, study without him.These were things you did as a couple. Now, try to break away from this. Have a good support system. Hang out with friends, talk to your mom, be with your family, and ask God for strength. Yes, you can face life without him.
@tetris15 (539)
• Philippines
5 Aug 12
You yourself said it, an answered prayer. If you prayed to have the courage to break away from the past and move on, God gave you wisdom and strength to do so. We sometimes pray and ask too much without thinking that not everything will be serve on a silver platter. We have to do our part as well. It is very hard to accept that we're not in the situation that we were once been but life must go on. You can do it!
