tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319921527453210584.post7815352516389715091..comments2023-05-26T07:41:53.109-05:00Comments on Afterthoughts On A Whirlwind Journey: Reflections On My Life: Part OneUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319921527453210584.post-84082970942199071592010-07-17T10:35:22.055-05:002010-07-17T10:35:22.055-05:00"God, I may be gay, but I'm yours."
..."God, I may be gay, but I'm yours."<br /><br />Wow man, this quote stopped me dead in my tracks.<br /><br />How striking and profound. Amazing testimony of life. Thanks for sharing it.<br /><br />Daemondaemonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09153553633523797522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319921527453210584.post-65847340632203510712007-07-09T20:35:00.000-05:002007-07-09T20:35:00.000-05:00Anonymous,As long as you love your wife and your f...Anonymous,<BR/><BR/>As long as you love your wife and your family, and always put God first, that's all that matters. Attractions can never compare to love. Love your family, enjoy them, and thank God for blessing you with a family. You are right, God can do some amazing things.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for commenting, and God bless you.Brendonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248268499428066786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319921527453210584.post-9671033423841012092007-07-09T12:06:00.000-05:002007-07-09T12:06:00.000-05:00I struggle with the same thing and have for years....I struggle with the same thing and have for years. I really don't have any attraction to women. BUT, I am married and have a family. God can do amazing things!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319921527453210584.post-7084963497517586452007-07-08T20:26:00.000-05:002007-07-08T20:26:00.000-05:00I honestly wish I could say I never have been angr...I honestly wish I could say I never have been angry or blamed others in my life for being gay, because in the past I have. I blamed God for making me gay, or allowing me to become gay, I blamed my dad for not spending more time with me when I was little, my mom for letting me be so clingy to her, all those other guys who made fun of me or wouldn't be friends with me. I've been angry a lot and about a lot of things. The thing is, I've tried really hard to see that my being gay isn't any of their faults. And it's not my fault either. It's just one of those things that happened. If I'm going to blame anyone, I'll blame the devil.<BR/><BR/>MR, you are right that Christian, straight guys can make for really good friends. Their influence does (and has in my life) make a difference. The last few years I have tried really hard to make friends with other guys. Like you said, being friends with them can influence you.<BR/><BR/>Thank you all for praying for me.Brendonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248268499428066786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319921527453210584.post-46176314872149981942007-07-05T07:48:00.000-05:002007-07-05T07:48:00.000-05:00Brandon,God is so much better than sin!There are s...Brandon,<BR/><BR/>God is so much better than sin!<BR/><BR/>There are so many other things I could say, but I would summarize evrything in the previous sentence. When you say you would take God over any guy you will not regret that choice. He promises us perfectly pure and intense pleasure forever in His presence. Who compares to that?<BR/><BR/>One thing that has helped me is friendships with straight Christian guys. If a guy is truly following Jesus, he will want to help you in your battle, not reject and taunt you. I find myself gaining more of my straight friends' interests and mannerisms as well as gaining spiritual benefit. Do not distance yourself from a good looking straight Christian guy, you will miss out on helpful fellowship.<BR/><BR/>I am praying for you !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319921527453210584.post-5613809344413698182007-07-05T00:48:00.000-05:002007-07-05T00:48:00.000-05:00I just wanted to say that I am keeping you in my p...I just wanted to say that I am keeping you in my prayers and thoughts. I am very proud of you for not turning to anger (at God, at the gay community, at homosexuality, at yourself) just because you have not been able to easily change what you are. As long as you maintain a happy, positive life, that is what matters. Too often we want to blame our problems on everyone around us, we think if we lash out and judge others, we somehow feel better. I have no idea what your future entails, but God is very proud of you and loves you, and I wish you happiness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319921527453210584.post-23362525305030707712007-07-01T00:58:00.000-05:002007-07-01T00:58:00.000-05:00Thanks everybody for the comments.Casey, I'm glad ...Thanks everybody for the comments.<BR/><BR/>Casey, I'm glad I have been able to encourage you.<BR/><BR/>Same with you, Beast.<BR/><BR/>Rik, you are right that many of us have similar backgrounds/stories. It's sort of funny when I read some of the things other people write or tell, because a lot of the time, I could say the same things for myself.<BR/><BR/>We're not alone. That's great to know, isn't it? God bless you all. Every one of you are in my prayers as well. I thank God for each of you, and I pray that He'll help you in all ways.<BR/><BR/>Love in Christ,<BR/>Brandon<BR/><BR/>P.S. I have definitely felt all those prayers sent my way here lately. Thank you all for caring so much. I love you all.Brendonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248268499428066786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319921527453210584.post-7391627846486719812007-06-29T23:54:00.000-05:002007-06-29T23:54:00.000-05:00Brandon.I just re-read your blog entry testimony. ...Brandon.<BR/><BR/>I just re-read your blog entry testimony. I read it earlier but ti is so long that I wanted to read it again to sort of compare your testimony to others. The more of these that I read the more that I find that those who struggle with same sex attractions (SSA) have in common: similar histories, similar internal emotional battles and frustrations, similar fears and doubts, and the constant temptation of porn and thoughts of suicide.<BR/><BR/>I am also finding that my love for my fellow strugglers is growing with the result that I am praying for you all (Beast, David, Brandon, Pornoprophet and others). You’re in my thoughts when I approach the throne of Grace and ask for His peace for us all.<BR/><BR/>May you grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.<BR/><BR/>In Him,<BR/><BR/>RikErikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01618960202550806181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319921527453210584.post-49390327932449684442007-06-29T02:02:00.000-05:002007-06-29T02:02:00.000-05:00Brandon,Thanks for sharing your story with us! You...Brandon,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing your story with us! You might not know how encouraging it is to listen to your story! You're not alone my friend!<BR/><BR/>Prayers and love in Christ,<BR/>Beast.allendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09232569881980028752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319921527453210584.post-24681666473312032622007-06-28T23:10:00.000-05:002007-06-28T23:10:00.000-05:00Brandon, you're not alone in this. You're not the ...Brandon, you're not alone in this. You're not the only person who has struggled with the same things that you have and are struggling with. But it sounds like you have come a long way. Reading your story was very encouraging, especially about how much you are trusting God and desire to follow Him. Thanks for sharing.<BR/>CaseyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com