What’s a time you ignored your gut — and paid for it?
This one is easy for me. I don’t have to think. My gut was telling me not to marry her. Then I prayed about it, and it wasn’t just my gut saying it.
Below is a link to the story.
I Married Her Anyway…
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damn, this is a powerful piece Bryan. i’m glad it all worked out. crazy how we can wrestle with our beliefs and conscience!
Thanks Mike. I’m glad it’s all over. I appreciate you. 😎
Sometimes we need to see and feel it for ourselves. The good part is that God will never tell us “Well I told you so”. I’m sorry you went through that my friend.
Thank you. Yeah there’s was no “I told you so” quite the opposite 🙂
Oh I also left you a comment. You don’t have to rush to dig out. I’m just letting you know it’s there. Whenever it’s convenient for you. Tomorrow the next day. Whenever lol
Wow, sorry it had to last so long, but so glad it wasn’t longer.
Thank you truly Tracie. I’m glad too.
I wonder why God wouldn’t want you to marry her, Bryan.
Oh I know why!!! I didn’t know at the time but I do now. I don’t want to say here though. Because I don’t want to talk badly about her. Also her brother is my best friend. But it’s a few things actually. Also my girlfriend now…… I prayed the same… and God gave me a two thumbs up… all systems go! A big fat YES 😁
Well, it’s nice you don’t want talk badly about her, Bryan. I hope things go well for you. 🙏
Thank you very much Tim. I have no problem telling you personally or privately why God said no. I just don’t want to post it here lol
I believe God wants what’s best for everyone
Indeed He does. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for sharing such a deeply personal and honest story, Bryan. It takes courage to acknowledge that sometimes our emotions can lead us to ignore the very warning signs we should pay attention to. Your experience reminds us that not every desire is necessarily the right direction, and sometimes life’s most difficult lessons come from decisions we make against our inner convictions.
Thank you Vijay. You said it!. Beautifully.
You are most welcome.
Stay happy and keep sharing.
You too brother!
Thanks for sharing this
You’re welcome. Thanks for reading.
Dear , this hit home. We’ve all had that moment where we heard the answer and went ahead anyway because we wanted a different one. Appreciate you sharing the messy part, not just the happy ending.🏵️❤️