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nateblack


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Hi everyone, I have some wonderful news!  While visiting Perkins School of Theology, I met this amazing guy who was also a prospective student.  His name is Robert... and he's amazing.  I think he literally walked out of my journal where I was writing about the kind of man I want to be with.  I'm incredibly excited to share with you all that he has agreed to be my boyfriend!  :)  I feel silly typing that... almost as silly asking him...   :)  But he said yes!!!!!


That's the wonderful news!  :)  I would ask for you all to keep us in prayer.  Pray for our wisdom, communication, intimacy, etc.  Pray for an acceleration of the call of God on our lives.  We're both applying to seminary, pray for direction there.  Pray for doors to be opened that will allows to minister to other people, churches, etc.


And on a sad note, he called me this morning in tears.  His dad has so far been pretty accepting of him.  This morning Robert was telling his dad about me and that he wanted us to meet.  His dad started telling him how didn't approve of same-sex relationships and they got into a heated arguement.  His dad said I would be welcome there, but to be sure and let me know he didn't approve.  Things could have been a lot worse, but Robert is heartbroken right now.  He didn't think his dad would react this way... he's been out to his family for years and they seemed fine.  So please pray for all of them.  Pray for Robert's peace, compassion and strength.



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Nate,


Congatulations on your new relationship!  I know that you are very happy at this time.


I will be in much prayer concerning your situation.  I know how Robert is feeling.  My dad feels the same way as Robert's, so I know the emotional turmoil that he is dealing with.  Just be there for him.  He just needs some tender loving support to help him deal with his dad. 


Praying,


Tim



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I know the feeling...


The reason why that I haven't come out AGAIN is because I know how big the "blow up" will be with my family and the ensuing fallout, I am afraid, will result in me not being able to see and play with my little niece ever again. My whole family is bigotted with a capital "B". I will be ing for you.


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Nathan,


I'm so happy for you and Robert.  But my heart breaks, not only for him, but for his dad because with his attitude, he is going to miss out on a wonderful part of his son's life.  I'll be praying for all of you.


Tell Robert about the site and encourage him to join.  We'd love to get to know him and to love on him!  And if his father wants to talk to someone who's been in his shoes, just let me know.  Teddy & I would be happy to talk to him.


 



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Dearest Nate; I'l keepyou in my prayers hun. I pray that our precious Jesus will overshadow your meeting with peace dear. Love, Samantha.

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nathan


that is wonderful for you! hope everything works out!


 


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Hello Nate,


First I would like to say I am so happy for you, finding some one that you connect with and share a passion is so amazing!  I will be sure to keep Robert's family in my prayers, I am sure it took them some time to become okay with him, it may take a little more time for them to see the love between the two of you.  It is great to hear stories like yours, it gives us that don't feel very loved hope.  Again I am so happy for you!


take care and God bless


victor



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prayed nate.

peggy

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nateblack


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Thanks for your prayers, everyone.  He is doing *much* better.  :)

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Talking details, details... :)


You know how you feel God is leading you to do something but you keep resisting it? Well, nice to meet you, I'm Nathan. I've been becoming more and more aware of a call to ministry over the past few years... it's basically a renewal of the call I felt as a teenager. And the clearer it gets, the more I resist.

Until I decided to visit some seminaries. MCC ordination requirements include getting a Master of Divinity, so I started checking some schools out. And the very first school I visit, I see this gorgeous gay guy who is also checking out the school during their "Discovery Weekend."

I kept having to remind myself that I was there to start preparing for ministry... not to find a husband.

We ended up having some great conversations and decided to get some dinner and later go dancing with some of his friends on Saturday Night. During dinner he disclosed he was seeing a guy, but that it wasn't really going anywhere. And later that night the guy he was seeing came out dancing. He was obviously feeling threatened by me hanging out with them, so I tried to do my own thing... Bless you Cher, Kylie & Madonna. My 2nd favorite Trinity.

On Monday I sent him an email apologizing because I felt like I was coming on strong, instead of just enjoying hanging out. He basically told me that he was very interested in me... he wished I had actually been forward...

That sparked several weeks of daily emails & phone calls.

He came down to spend some time with me last weekend... we went to some great little restaurants, went kayaking, went to church, spent some time with my friends...

I just can't get it out of my head that he literally walked out of my journal...

"I want a man who loves God and will either participate with me in ministry or support me in it."

"I want a man who loves children."

"I want a man with the same values about sex & fidelity."

"Lord you know I have a weakness for hispanic men... but your will be done."

"I want someone that inspires, encourages & challenges me... and lets me be the same for him..."

It's unbelievable... Wait... It IS believable!

So here's the lesson. Follow where God is leading you... even if you're not sure.

"For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord, "plans to prosper you and to give you a hope and a future."

www.nateblack.us

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Nate, that's great news!  ehhh, even if it's not perfect with the dad.  Shows that there is definately hope when we trust in God.

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Yay!! :)

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