“Life is too short. You don’t know when you’ll breathe your last breath. It may be today, or tomorrow, or ten years later. So, if you need to say something, say it now”. A little voice kept telling me this today.. and so I decided to blog about whats going on in my life.
Yes, this is definitely about my new boyfriend, but there’s more to that. I want to share about how God works in my life, and how I've come to learn that He is a living God, Jesus Christ, is a living God and He listens to our prayers.
Last year, our Pastor in Saraighat Community church preached about how we should search for our life partners. He gave us an example from the Bible, about Isaac and Rebekah. Pastor said, “Write down the qualities you want your life partner to have, and pray about it, pray about it everyday and Jesus will answer, He will answer one day”. I took it very seriously. Because many of my friends are now happily married. My best friend got married six years ago, God gave her a loving husband early, and she is now busy with three beautiful kids. For me, my education was more important than a husband those days. But this time, i'm serious about what Pastor said. So, after going back from church, I decided to write down the qualities I want in a guy. After writing, I stared at it for a really long time. I thought to myself “This kind of guy will be very hard to find, and even if there is one, I don’t deserve him, I don’t deserve someone so good, when all my life I've not been good”. I sheepishly prayed about it, and kept the note safely in my drawer.
As I mentioned in my earlier posts, we have a prayer group here in our hostel. We gather every night and pray for each other. So praying about our life partners became a very important topic, we never miss out this prayer point. Thanks to my prayer group, I would have stopped praying about it a long time ago, but this fellowship with my Christian friends keeps me strong, even when I am weak by myself. I love you guys!
And so, the story starts :-) Last March, I went home for my brother’s marriage. I saw this familiar face at the airport. He was someone I knew in high school. We said Hi, and he was on his way home too. Though we were both in Guwahati, our paths never crossed. It was just a few minutes talk, and we parted our own way. I remember he sat with a lady just behind me in the aircraft, I was so tired that I slept almost the whole time, whenever I woke up, I could hear them talk and talk... and talk :D. After we landed, I took my luggage, excited to see my two nieces and brother, who were waiting for me. While exiting the airport, I saw him again, trying to book a cab. Since we had one more room in our car, I offered him a lift, and he happily accepted.
After that, it was normal facebook photo/status comments. I remember once, he commented on my photo “You look like J.lo” (Jennifer Lopez). I laughed. For girls, we get lots of good compliments in our photos, its hard to figure out who really means it and who don't So its easy to take compliments for granted. Didn't think I’d make any impression on him :-0 And moreover, I knew he was someone way out of my league.
So long story short, last winter, when I went home, he came and visited me once. Well, for Mizo’s, its a tradition that guys can go over to a girl’s house. But I really didn't want to have my hopes up. Then this year Feb, we had a fest in IITG. He was back in Guwahati to continue his research, so he came. But I still could not see a chemistry between us. It was March when it all began. One morning, out of the blue, I received a text from him saying he saw me in his dream, and it was a really romantic dream too. I laughed. After that, things started to go smooth. The more I came to know about him, the more I started to like him. But I still had this inferiority thing going inside of me. Still thought that I didn't deserve someone like him. One night, when on the phone, we decided to take the next step. He said whatever is important, starts from NOW. It was then, that I realized God has answered my prayers and blessed me with more than I deserve. We are now so in love :-)
One great thing about this relationship is that, in my previous relationships, love song was all I’ll ever listen. But this time, its all about gospel songs. I am so grateful to God for what He has done in my life, that all I want to do is praise Him. I want people to know that even when you think God is not listening to your prayers, He has been listening all along, and He’s just waiting for the right time. My new bf, he is so different. He’s all that I ever want in a guy. Last night, we had our first prayer together. He prayed for us, over the phone, letting God know our desires and asked for His blessings, that we may one day set an example and be a testimony for God’s glory. We will have our differences, we will face obstacles, Satan will attack us, through temptations or maybe through past lives, who knows, but I’m not afraid, for I know we have Jesus on our side.
First I thought its a little too early for such a post. But then I thought, what the heck! I don’t know when i’ll die and I don’t know what the future holds. I want this love story of ours, to be a living testimony, and I want you to pray for us, so that whatever comes our way, we can face it with God. We may or may not end up tying knots, but whatever may happen, let it be for God’s glory alone. Our God is good and He answers prayers. Don’t forget that. And for my unmarried friends, try writing down the points like I did and pray. I dare you, that your prayers will be answered. If you're single, let me tell you, you are lucky. Why? Because you have more advantage than the committed ones. You don't have to compromise with some qualities you want, that your bf/gf don't have :-)
Photo of my humble prayer points, that I have been praying for one year now.
God is good!
And hey bf, you're the answer to my prayers. I'm glad you have all these qualities, and the rest of the good qualities you have, is a bonus from God :-). This thing that is happening to me now, is too good to be true. I have to pinch myself every once in a while to see if i'm dreaming. I love you.
Edited: April 4th, 11:11pm. This post has been written not to merely show off about my lovelife and my new bf, but is dedicated to God for His glory alone. In a world where Atheists are increasing, this is a testimony to prove that there is a living God, and his name is Jesus. You call it coincidence? We call it a Planned coincidence, maybe coincidence by man, but a Plan by God. Amen :)
Edited: April 4th, 11:11pm. This post has been written not to merely show off about my lovelife and my new bf, but is dedicated to God for His glory alone. In a world where Atheists are increasing, this is a testimony to prove that there is a living God, and his name is Jesus. You call it coincidence? We call it a Planned coincidence, maybe coincidence by man, but a Plan by God. Amen :)
23 comments:
Wishing and hoping the very best MiMi :)
Here's a compliment ;)
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Best Wishes, I can hear some bell ringing from near future......and last but not the least:
don't retreat from giving treat :P
Here's mine :)
1. Christian
2. Extremely caring and gentlemanly
3. Well read, smart
4. Great singer and musician
5. Friendly, mildly outgoing
6. Great eyes
7. Tall, charming
8. Patient, kind
Wao ! simply wonderful Mimi.God is good indeed. Wish both u guys the very best for future. :)
For me, I got 1 more reason to continue praying . :P
happy for you Mimi..
@Ajay: Thank you so much :)
@Adree: Your treat is first in line, then comes mine ;-)
@Mimi: My name, keep praying. Like you pray before every meal, make it a habit. God will bless you with one, and don't forget to inform me okhay :)
@Leonard: Thank you so much, you better start adding your prayer points then ;-)
@Lady sunshine: Thanks!! and so nice of you to drop by :)
Congrats and Wishing You the Very Best :)
@Dr.John: Thank you so much.
This post is getting so many views than I could ever imagine. It has reached the top 3 of my "Most visited posts" within 3 days! Our only prayer is that God will bless it and make it a blessing for others. Don't lose hope, our God is good.
My new girlfriend tih post ka ziak ve mai dawn a mi le? :P
Wow! God is good. I'm so happy for both of u...All the best in ur relationship...There will be lots of obstacles coming on your way but remember you can always fight for your love with Jesus...Keep praying and thank God everyday!!;-)
I was expecting the blog update since past one week. So, here my wait is over.. hehe.
I'm happy for you, for the very 'coincidence' and wish you be together in every ups and downs.
Sometiems, my EU friends used to tell me to pray for my life partner, but i never take their advice seriously; instead laughed at them away. So, from your experience, i'll start to note down and pray for it.. :-)
I'm really happy for you Mimi... You have given me new hope....our break up this march was pretty hard on me and i was beginning to lose hope but by God's grace you're testimony has restored my faith that God has better plans for me and He'll reveal it in His own time... God bless both of You!! Love n Prayers :)
Looks like uve been prayin for a Bf for the past one year, no wonder u were on your knees every nite during those net days... :D ... neways!!! :D
@Mizohican: "My new wife" i tih hun law law ka nghak ;-)
@Ruati: Thank you so much dahlin, and I'm so happy for you too, for having a righteous and brave hubby, who loves and cares for you. Love you pal.
@Mahminga: From my experience, I've gained much when in a fellowship with Christian friends, and I gained more when in a fellowship with people outside our society. It gives me that wider outlook. I'm glad you're in EU. Keep praying! God will answer your prayers, and we will expect a wedding invitation from you ;-)
@Zosiami: OH NOooooo! YOU GUYS BROKE UP????? :( :( :( :( *Hugs Hugs Hugs* I can imagine how hard it will be for you. But same time, I'm glad my testimony helped you. Praise God for that. God plans everything for our good. He's the potter, we are the clay. You have to keep that in mind. I was listening to a song by Sanctus real, called "The Redeemer" while reading your comment. If you have time, try listening to it. Take care, will pray for you. Much love.
@Maa: LOL. Just saw your comment. :P Keep the faith my brother! :)
Ava thur em he news hi lol but congrats!
@zakk: LOL!!! Chi i duh em?? :D :P Thanks!
05Eheee... tu emaw ni comment ka la hmu miah lo maw le :D
Great Post here Claire :D
really inspiring, insight, honest and touching!..keep on blogginig..
Maybe i will also write down the type of girl i like and pray for it..thanks :D God bless you both :)
@lalengzuala: FB deactivate tawh chung pawn i la rawn chimawm tho a? :D
@ijassdie: NOT maybe, but DO write it down, believe me, if you pray earnestly and patiently, God will answer :) aannndd... Thanks for visiting. God bless you too! :)
Heyy read your post very lately. Nevertheless Congratulation.:D I wish you happiness and Luck :D
@Tubin Nabam: Better late than never :) Thank you so much
Ala comment chuang miah lo maw le..!!! Vanpui a chim a ni ngei ang lolxxxx...!!!
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