Monday, October 28, 2013

Tell them...

So, I notice lately that a lot of people hesitate to tell others how they feel. I'm guilty of this too, no doubt. But why? 

The fear of being rejected is a big struggle of mine. But do we forget that God has already prepared our path? Why should we feel hurt when someone else doesn't want us? We shouldn't. Now I know that's easier said than done, because as humans, we all try so hard to be accepted by everyone. When we are already excepted, under no conditions, by The Lord our God who created us. 

This being said, we should keep in mind that if someone doesn't want us in the same way we want them, maybe that's God's way of saying "I have someone better for you, be patient." 

Waiting on God can be very painful and sorrowful a times; these are the times we need to hold on to His promises. He loves and cares for us more than we could ever imagine. I don't know about you, but I can't imagine lovin someone so much, that I would prepare their entire life before they're even born. Every little detail, He has set up for us. That's an amazing love. Let's try to speak up a little more. 

Something to remember is, there's nothing wrong with how you personally may feel about something. It's how you act on your feelings that can turn something innocent, into a mess. So be careful about how you decide to speak up. If you know what you are wanting to say could intentionally cause someone else pain, maybe that's a time to keep it to yourself, and pray about it. 

Thursday, October 24, 2013

What is "Dear Gerdy"?

Hello!

So, "Dear Gerdy" is a blog that I'm going to use to give relationship advice.

I've always been the girl that never had relationships, yet everyone always seemed to come to me for advice. (Yeah, I don't get it either...) My mother always told me that I reminded her of the old newspaper column "Dear Abby", and that when she had over heard some of the things I had to say to my friends, she thought it was very well thought out and logical advice. Therefore, I decided to make a blog in hopes that I could help more than just those close to me. 

I'll try to come up with posts on my own, but it'll be easier if you all share what you may be going through! Feel free to email me at deargerdy@gmail.com, and let me know if you don't want your name used. I understand wanting that privacy! 

I hope and pray that God will use me to help you all, that he will guide me in how to respond. 

Let's get started! :)