My name is John and I'm a 45-year-old overweight, divorced, Christian man who has been looking for a good Christian wife for a long time. I was married for 15 years to my high school sweetheart, Sarah, but she left me for another man two years ago. She said that I was boring, lazy, and unattractive. She said that she wanted more excitement, adventure, and romance in her life. She said that she found all that in her new lover, a younger, fitter, and richer guy who swept her off her feet. She said that she was sorry, but she had to follow her heart. She said that she hoped I would find someone else who would love me for who I am. She said goodbye and walked out of my life.
After Sarah left me, I was devastated and depressed. I felt like I had lost everything that mattered to me. I felt like I had failed as a husband, a father, and a Christian. I felt like I had no purpose or direction in life. I felt alone and hopeless. I tried to cope by eating a lot of junk food, drinking a lot of alcohol, and watching a lot of TV. I gained a lot of weight, lost a lot of energy, and isolated myself from the world. I stopped going to church, stopped seeing my friends, and stopped caring about anything. I was in a dark and miserable place.
One day, I decided to give dating another chance. I thought that maybe I could find someone who would love me and make me happy again. I thought that maybe I could find a good Christian woman who would share my faith and values. I thought that maybe God had a plan for me and wanted me to move on. I signed up for a few online dating sites and apps, hoping to meet some nice and compatible women. I also asked my pastor and some of my friends from church if they knew anyone who was single and looking for a relationship. I was optimistic and hopeful that I would find my soulmate soon.
However, my dating experience was not as smooth and easy as I had hoped. I met a lot of women who were either not interested in me, not compatible with me, or not honest with me. I met a woman named Lisa who seemed nice and devout at first. She said that she was a nurse who loved helping people. She said that she was looking for a serious and committed relationship. She said that she liked me and wanted to get to know me better. We exchanged phone numbers and started texting and calling each other every day. We seemed to have a lot in common and had great conversations. I thought that she was the one for me.
But after a few weeks of talking, Lisa changed her tone and attitude. She started asking me for money. She said that she had some financial problems and needed my help. She said that she had to pay some medical bills for her sick mother. She said that she had to fix her car that broke down. She said that she had to buy some new clothes for her job interview. She said that she loved me and trusted me and hoped that I would do the same for her. She said that she would pay me back as soon as possible. She said that she was sorry to bother me but she had no one else to turn to. She said that she needed $500 right away.
I was shocked and confused by her request. I didn't know what to do. I wanted to believe her and help her, but I also had some doubts and fears. I wondered if she was telling me the truth or lying to me. I wondered if she was really in love with me or just using me. I wondered if she was really a nurse or a scammer. I decided to do some background check on her and found out that she was not who she claimed to be. She was not a nurse, but a waitress. She did not have a sick mother, but a healthy boyfriend. She did not have a car, but a bike. She did not have a job interview, but a gambling addiction. She had been scamming other men online for money and gifts. She had been playing with my feelings and manipulating me. She had betrayed me and hurt me.
I confronted her and demanded an explanation. I called her and asked her why she lied to me and scammed me. I told her that I knew everything about her and her scheme. I told her that I was hurt and angry by her actions. I told her that I wanted nothing to do with her anymore. She tried to deny and justify her behavior. She said that she was sorry and that she made a mistake. She said that she really loved me and that she needed the money for a good reason. She said that she was afraid to lose me and that she wanted to be with me. She said that she would change and prove herself to me. She said that she begged me to forgive her and give her another chance. She said that she cried and pleaded with me.
But honestly I did not believe her and did not forgive her. I told her that she was a liar and a cheater. I told her that she did not love me and that she only wanted my money. I told her that she did not deserve me and that she had lost me. I told her that I was done with her and that I never wanted to hear from her again. I told her that I hung up on her and blocked her number. I felt betrayed and hopeless again. I felt like I had wasted my time and energy on someone who did not care about me. I felt like I had been fooled and hurt again. I felt like I would never find a good Christian woman who would love me for who I am.
One day, I heard something that changed my perspective and gave me hope. I was listening to a sermon by my pastor on the radio. He was talking about how God works in mysterious ways and how He can use anything for good. He said that sometimes God allows us to go through trials and tribulations to test our faith and to prepare us for something better. He said that sometimes God leads us to unexpected places and people to bless us and to fulfill His purpose. He said that he had a testimony to share with us. He said that one of his church members had found love on a Filipino dating site.
He said that the man was a widower who had lost his wife to cancer a few years ago. He said that the man was lonely and depressed and had given up on finding love again. He said that the man had tried dating some women from his community, but none of them clicked with him. He said that the man had heard about a Filipino dating site from a friend and decided to give it a try. He said that the man was skeptical and cautious at first, but he was also curious and hopeful. He said that the man had met a woman on the site who was a widow who had lost her husband to a car accident a few years ago. He said that the woman was kind and beautiful and had a strong faith in God. He said that the woman had two children who were adorable and sweet. He said that the man and the woman had hit it off right away and had fallen in love.
He said that the man had flown to the Philippines to meet the woman and her children in person. He said that the man had been welcomed by the woman's family and friends. He said that the man had been impressed by the woman's culture and lifestyle. He said that the man had proposed to the woman on a romantic beach and she had said yes. He said that the man had brought the woman and her children back to his country and they had gotten married in his church. He said that the man was happy and grateful to God for bringing the woman into his life. He said that the man had told him that the woman was his soulmate and his best friend. He said that the man had told him that the woman and her children were his family and his joy.
I was amazed and inspired by the man's story. I thought that maybe God had a similar plan for me. I thought that maybe God wanted me to try something different and explore new possibilities. I thought that maybe God wanted me to date women from the Philippines. I thought that maybe God wanted me to find my good Christian wife there. I decided to do some research and sign up for the same Filipino dating site that the man had used. I was curious and intrigued by the idea of meeting women from a different country and culture. I was also nervous and cautious about the potential risks and challenges. But I was also optimistic and hopeful that I would find my soulmate there.
I was surprised and delighted by the number of profiles and messages I received on the site. I saw that there were many women from the Philippines who were looking for love and marriage. I saw that there were many women who were beautiful, slim, kind, and devout. I saw that there were many women who had similar interests and values as me. I spent hours browsing and chatting with different women, trying to find someone who matched my criteria. I eventually found a woman who caught my attention. Her name was Maria and she was 35 years old. She had long black hair, brown eyes, and a radiant smile. She was a teacher who loved children. She was a Christian who loved God. She was looking for a serious and committed relationship. She liked me and wanted to get to know me better. We had a lot in common and had great conversations. I felt a connection with her and decided to video call her.
I was nervous and excited to see her face and hear her voice. I wondered if she would look and sound as good as she did in her pictures and texts. I wondered if we would have the same chemistry and rapport as we did online. I wondered if she would like me and accept me for who I am. I called her and waited for her to answer. She answered and greeted me with a warm and friendly hello. She looked even more beautiful in person and had a lovely accent. She smiled and complimented me on my appearance. She said that she was happy and nervous to talk to me. She said that she had been thinking about me a lot. We talked for hours and laughed a lot. We shared our stories, dreams, and fears. We asked each other questions and gave each other answers. We flirted and complimented each other. We felt like we had known each other for years and fell in love with each other.
We continued to communicate with each other every day for several months. We learned more about each other's lives, cultures, families, and faiths. We also shared more about ourselves, our pasts, our hopes, and our fears. We supported each other through our challenges and celebrated our achievements. We prayed together and read the Bible together. We grew closer and closer and decided to meet in person. I booked a flight to the Philippines and prepared to meet my future wife.
I arrived in the Philippines and was greeted by Maria at the airport. She hugged me tightly and kissed me softly. She looked even more beautiful in person and smelled like jasmine. She said that she was overjoyed and nervous to see me. She said that she had been waiting for this moment for a long time. She said that she loved me and missed me so much. We took a taxi to her apartment and settled in. We spent two weeks together in the Philippines, visiting her family, friends, church, and favorite places. We had a wonderful time and felt like we belonged together. I proposed to her on the last day of my trip and she said yes. We applied for a fiancée visa and planned our wedding. I was overjoyed and grateful to God for bringing Maria into my life. I finally found my good Christian wife.
