just want to find love or find peace with being single

by Mary
(Austin, Texas )

Dear God, I've tried to keep my mind open and listen to you. I haven't always been good at that. Sometimes I make choices that harm myself. And sometimes there are people around me who aren't really my advocates... who aren't being good to me... and I excuse it and stay. I've been working hard on letting go of people who aren't good for me or safe for me emotionally. I have gotten really good at moving on. This week though, I thought I met someone who was the right kind of guy. I liked him right away. He said he liked me. All was going well. but now, I don't know. I want to pray that this man feels the same for me, because I feel so certain that he is a good guy with good values and a kind heart. But then I get the vibe that he isn't as into me as I am into him. I also get the vibe that I'm reading way too much into this and that maybe all is okay. God, I just don't know. I'm tired. So many dates with the wrong guys. Please God. Let me date the right guy. If he is what I believe him to be, and he fits with what you want me to be, please help me do the right things and remain true to myself. Help me show him who I really am, and not hide to be everything he might want in me instead. And if he isn't the right guy, help me to hold steadfast and not give myself to a man who only wants to use me for his own purposes. Help me see and do what is your will. Please bring me peace with whatever outcome lies ahead.

I need you. I rely on you. Without your grace, I am but dust. Because you love me, I am precious and more valuable than all the stars in the sky... just as every woman and man and child here on earth are as well. Heal my broken spirit, my broken heart. Protect me from all evil. And forgive me when I sin. Through your grace and power, I have been saved to have a wonderful life, with beautiful children, a great job, and a truly good friends. You are my savior that I do not deserve. I pray that I represent you well and do your will.

I love you, God. Thank you for bringing me peace about this man. I so hope it is him, but know you know what is best for all.

In Christ's name I pray,
Amen