What Should I do?

Post by **_mattrose** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 4:15 pm

I don't open up very often, but I need to now. This is really hard for me to say, but I can't keep it in anymore. I need to vent what's been going on in my life. Over the past year, I have fallen in love with a girl that lives here in town. I didn't say anything directly to her, but I told my parents because they know her parents and I figured that, together, they could gauge whether or not such a relationship would be feasible. Everyone agreed that it'd be a good match. The girl is only sixteen years old, but she's very mature for her age. I have no doubt that she has a great relationship with God. Even as a twenty-five year old guy, I think I have much to learn from her level of devotion to the Lord.

Anyways, a little while back I finally contacted the girl and it was pretty obvious that things were going to proceed smoothly. She liked me a lot and I really liked her too. Everyone that knew about the two of us was really happy that we were a couple.

Please don't judge me for what you read next. This girl is now pregnant. I know some of you won't believe me, but I promise the baby isn't mine. I was shocked when I found out. I really don't know what to do. People in town are going to talk. My reputation may go down the drain. I still love this girl, but I'm angry, confused and embarrassed. Part of me wants to stay with her despite what she did. We could get married and raise the child together. I think that deep down, she still loves me. On the other extreme, I sometimes think I want to let everyone know what she did to me and let her suffer the consequences of her sin. It's probably best, though, to take the middle position and just end our relationship as quietly as possible.

I know all this must come as a shock to most of you reading this, but I could really use your prayers and advice regarding my situation. Thanks in advance.

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I posted this 'creative writing' piece on my blog this week without saying that it was writing AS IF I was JOSEPH just prior to Matthew 1:20. My goal was to put us more 'in the shoes' of a 1st Christmas character so we could maybe have a fresh perspective. I got some interesting feedback and had 2 pastors actually use my post in their sunday sermons, haha

Post by **_JC** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 5:13 pm

As I was reading this, I'll admit to thinking, "This poor guy is very naive when it comes to women."

Good job giving a modern perspective to an acient situation. I may try to apply this sort of re-telling to other biblical stories that are so familiar that they've lost relevance. Worked on me.

Post by **_Homer** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 9:50 pm

Good Job Matt! Anytime a teacher can make a student think something has been accomplished.

You had me going there.

Post by **_Christopher** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 12:30 am

You got me Matt!

I had the same thoughts as JC.

I'm so glad we didn't have to v-slap so v-sense into you.

Post by **_Allyn** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 8:01 am

You need to do the right thing and make an honest women out of this girl.

Yours truly,
angel Gabriel

Post by **_MLH** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 7:14 pm

I appreciate your sincerity and devotion to God at your young age of 25.

In most states you would be considered a "child predator" taking
out an under age gal...She is young at 16 years old. If the guy
who got her pregnant is 21 he could land in jail AND be a sexual
predator which in my state is a felony. My humble advice wait until
she is of age and by then God will have given you an answer.

Post by **_MLH** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 7:15 pm

PS

Ok Mattrose I admit I didnt read the end of your story.....Got me!

Post by **_mattrose** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 8:52 pm

haha, don't worry. Half of my college friends were tricked too!

Post by **_Ely** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 6:44 am

Man, you really had me there! Nice one!