God Among Us
I never thought that at a mature age I would feel butterflies in my stomach again, but life has a way of surprising us. For several years, loneliness had been my constant companion, and my days were filled with responsibilities, prayer, and work. I knew something was missing, but I wasn’t sure how to find it.
It was on the dating site for single Christians, justsinglechristians.com, that I came across Amanda’s profile. Her photo radiated calm, and her description reflected deep faith and a joy for life.
I wrote to her cautiously, not expecting too much.
“Hi Amanda, your profile really caught my attention. I admire people who can combine faith with everyday life.” Her reply came that evening:
“Hi Max, thank you! For me, faith isn’t just about Sunday mass—it’s the way we approach people and the challenges of daily life.”
From the very first messages, I felt that we shared the same language. After a few weeks of conversation, I suggested meeting in person. I chose a small café in the city center—a quiet place where we could talk and feel at ease. When Amanda walked in, I felt an unusual calm. Her smile seemed to radiate warmth, and in her eyes, I saw more than just kindness—I saw faith and trust.
“Max, I’m glad we can finally meet,” she said, sitting across from me.
“Me too, Amanda,” I smiled.“I have to admit, I was a little nervous.”
“You know, that’s a good thing,” she said with a light laugh. “It means you care.”
We talked about family, work, and above all, about faith. Amanda spoke about volunteering at her parish, the prayers that give her strength, and the small daily miracles.
Every word she said was thoughtful and full of warmth.
“Max, do you sometimes feel that God guides our steps toward the people we need?” she asked suddenly.
“Yes, I think about that often,” I answered sincerely. “And I think I’m starting to believe that He has led me to you.”
Her smile lit up the entire table. It was a moment of simple understanding—the instant when two lonely souls discover a shared purpose in life.
Our meetings became more frequent. We walked in the park discussing Scripture, attended church events, and sometimes simply sat on a bench sharing thoughts and dreams. With each day, I felt that Amanda was becoming not only a partner but also a spiritual support.
One evening, as we sat together over a cup of tea in her living room, Amanda said:
“Max, I never thought I’d find someone with whom I could share both faith and everyday life.”
“You know, Amanda,” I replied, taking her hand in mine, “I was looking for the same thing. And I think God has guided us to each other, step by step.”
At that moment, I felt something extraordinary—peace, joy, and warmth that can come only from true, mature love. Our hearts opened to each other not just through mutual affection, but through shared faith, which gave us a sense of security and purpose.
From then on, every meeting was a gift, every conversation built a bond deeper than ever before. For Amanda and me, God Among Us became a symbol of a relationship that grows when trust, faith, and love come together in harmony. Because sometimes life shows us that true love comes when it is ready—and that God can bring light into our hearts at the most unexpected moment.